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Rafael Stone has done a significant job rebuilding the Houston Rockets since taking over as general manager. With the acquisitions of Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr., Stone has arguably drafted the best prospect in two consecutive years. And he has done a superb job adding talent around Houston's top draftees by paring them alongside Kevin Porter Jr. and Jae'Sean Tate.
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Houston Draft Picks
Jabari
Smith
1
Rnd
3
Pk
PF
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 1
- School: Auburn
- Height: 6' 10"
- Weight: 220
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Houston scored big in landing Smith. He's the most versatile big at the top of the draft and will fit in well alongside Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. Smith didn't work out for the Rockets ahead of the draft. He is a huge pickup for the Rockets as an inside-out option and a player who can defend positions 1-though-5.
Tari
Eason
1
Rnd
17
Pk
SF
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 16
- School: LSU
- Height: 6' 8"
- Weight: 217
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Eason is one of the best wing rim runners in this draft class and specializes in chase-down blocks, challenging guards at the rim and even dropping down with his 7-foot-2 wingspan to guard power forwards. He's a raw, athletic wing who loves to play above the rim and will add excitement to this already young, fast-paced Rockets team.
TyTy
Washington
1
Rnd
29
Pk
PG
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 17
- School: Kentucky
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 196
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Washington played off the ball at Kentucky and developed further as a secondary ball-handler. He doesn’t have a problem getting downhill and creating for others.
NBA Southwest Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 26 | .683 | 0.0 | |
| 52 | 30 | .634 | 4.0 | |
| 36 | 46 | .439 | 20.0 | |
| 34 | 48 | .415 | 22.0 | |
| 20 | 62 | .244 | 36.0 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
- z
- - Clinched Home Court
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