Although he's not the team's best talent or biggest star, perhaps no one epitomizes the Houston Rockets better than Chandler Parsons does.
Like so many other members of the Rockets, including guys like Jeremy Lin, Greg Smith and Patrick Beverley, Parsons was pretty much an afterthought when he entered the league as a second-round draft pick in 2011.
There were plenty of reasons to skim over Parsons. In four seasons at Florida, the 6'9" forward shot just 33.7 percent from behind the arc and 61.1 percent from the line. He had athleticism and good size, but he lacked polish and was maybe viewed as a bit of a "tweener," which had been the kiss of death for many prospects before he came along.
But Rockets general manager Daryl Morey knew he was exploiting the market when he drafted Parsons. Four-year college players are typically valued lower than their younger counterparts are, and there was clearly a lack of intrigue with Parsons going into draft day. The mystery was gone. Most teams thought he was what he was.
Morey viewed Parsons differently, obviously, and the confidence in his vision never wavered. Before he e ...
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Houston Rockets Reaching Crossroads with Chandler Parsons
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