In the Rockets starting lineup, point guard certainly isn't the strongest spot, but Houston does have some good depth at the position.
Last season, Patrick Beverley took over the starting job and has firmly solidified that role. The Rockets traded away Jeremy Lin this offseason, but they brought in Ish Smith to back Beverley up and also have their lone draft pick from two summers ago, Isaiah Canaan.
Clearly, James Harden and Dwight Howard are the stars of this team. Trevor Ariza at small forward is also a key contributor. Nevertheless, point guard play for the Rockets this year will still be a big factor in determining how well the team can play.
Let's quickly look back on the point guard play for Houston last year and then preview how the position will fare in 2014-15.
Last Season (2013-14)
Coach Kevin McHale's first big decision of the 2013-14 season was to start Beverley over Lin. The defensive-minded guard paired up more effectively alongside Harden in the backcourt.
Beverley had a good season last year, despite missing a good chunk of games with a kne ...
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Breaking Down Houston Rockets’ Point Guard Position for 2014-15 Season
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