Sunday’s episode of “The Lager Line” (sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing) breaks down all of the key Houston Rockets takeaways from a 5-1 stint at the NBA’s 2023 summer league.
Jabari Smith Jr. was brilliant in two games, sparking hope he may be ready for a breakout season in Year 2. Then, led by an MVP performance from rookie Cam Whitmore, Houston’s supporting cast was much better than expected over the final four games. That helped the Rockets avoid any downturn after Smith, Tari Eason and Amen Thompson were shut down.
With that in mind, Sunday’s show explores the various reasons behind the performance, headlined by strong coaching from Ben Sullivan and other members of Ime Udoka’s new-look staff with the 2023-24 Rockets.
The episode closes with a look at a pivotal offseason for third-year guard Jalen Green, who is joining the U.S. Select Team to participate in training camp for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Tune in!
