The rockets killed the pioneers in the first battle of 100-99 in the summer league today. After the game, the rocket rookie Whitmore was interviewed by the media.
Speaking of teammate Amen-Thompson, Whitmore compared him with Ben Simmons: “Amen-Thompson is very dominant, he can pass the ball, he can gain insight into the whole stadium, I think of Ben Simmons, as Benxi did when he first joined the league, giving assists to his teammates. Amen-Thompson can definitely pass the ball, find a vacancy, defend, and finish well.
Talking about the connections and chemical reactions within the team, Whitmore said: “This is the first game, and we still have a lot to figure out and solve. We have just started playing 5 v5 and just formed a team, but we feel very good. I know that there is still room for NBA defense and so on. As a rookie, I still have a lot of things to learn and do.”
When asked who spoke in the team and whether he could speak, Whitmore replied, “I have been talking all the time, everyone is communicating, and the bench members are also communicating, everyone present today is a leader.”
Whitmore played for 33 minutes, 5 in 18, 1 in 6 in 3, 3 in 5 in penalty, 14 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.
Amen-Thompson made 6 of the 13 shots, including 1 out of 1 in 3 points and 3 out of 4 free throws, contributing 16 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 4 blocks and 3 steals comprehensive data.
