“They’re one of the worst teams in professional sports,” Kenny Smith harshly criticizes Houston Rockets’ future ahead of All-Star Weekend

Former NBA Player Kenny Smith Offers Blunt Assessment of Houston Rockets' Struggles Heading into All-Star Weekend


“They’re one of the worst teams in professional sports,” Kenny Smith harshly criticizes Houston Rockets’ future ahead of All-Star Weekend

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Former NBA player and current basketball analyst Kenny Smith has criticized the Houston Rockets, calling them “one of the worst teams in professional sports.” Smith made these comments ahead of the All-Star Weekend, citing the Rockets’ poor record as the reason for his criticism.

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The Houston Rockets have struggled this season, with a record of just 13-45. This places them last in the Western Conference and among the worst teams in the entire NBA. The team has been plagued by injuries and a lack of consistent performance from key players, leading to a difficult season.

In a recent conversation with Kenny Smith before the All-Star Weekend, he shared his thoughts on the future of Houston’s basketball team, and it wasn’t exactly optimistic. Smith said, “Young doesn’t mean good. Young doesn’t mean promising. Young is just young.

“I don’t look at them and go, ‘Oh wow that’s a young team that’s promising and the talent is going to succeed.’ Right now, they’re one of the worst teams in professional sports. What is making me say that they’re moving in the right way?”

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Despite their struggles, the Houston Rockets are still a young team with plenty of potential for the future. They have a talented roster of players, including rising star Jalen Green who was picked as the second overall in the NBA draft of 2021. With the right coaching and development, the Rockets have the potential to improve and become a competitive team in the coming years.

As the NBA season continues, it remains to be seen whether the Houston Rockets can turn their season around and prove their critics wrong.

Related: “That’s the most talented Lakers team since Kuzma,” Former NBA player Kenny Smith believes the Lakers and LeBron James can make a deep playoff run

Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas reflects on a turbulent season during All-Star break

Coach Stephen Silas has found the Rockets’ performance quite difficult to watch as the team heads into the All-Star break with a record of 13 wins and 45 losses. In addition to that, they are on a seven-game losing streak.

One of the key challenges for Silas has been the frequent injuries to key players such as Kevin Porter Jr., Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green. Despite these difficulties, Silas remains positive about the team’s future. The perspective held by the head coach is that the All-Star break is a prime opportunity to reset and regain focus.

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Furthermore, he is enthusiastic about collaborating with his players to identify areas of improvement and make the necessary adjustments. The Rockets will return to action on Saturday when they take on the Golden State Warriors. It remains to be seen whether Silas’ reassessment will lead to improved performances and results for the team.

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