NBA: 5 biggest underachievers of the 2018 offseason
By Harry Wahl
1. Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets were one game away from going to the NBA Finals and having a real chance to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers for the NBA Title. One offseason later and Houston is looking at their title dreams in the rear view mirror.
The Rockets signed 33-year-old Chris Paul to a four year $160 million dollar max extension, an early front runner for worst contract in the NBA. Then they lost key players Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute to the Suns and Clippers respectively. Houston’s replacement for two crucial 3-and-D players? Carmelo Anthony straight from the discount bin.
Houston’s success last season was due in large part to finishing the season 6th in defensive rating. Swapping Ariza for Anthony will hurt their defense for sure and put more pressure their offense. And last but not least the Rockets still need to resign center Clint Capela. Houston, we have a problem.