Rockets: 3 reasons why Evan Mobley could be the Rockets’ savior

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Evan Mobley #4 of the USC Trojans (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

The 2020-21 season has been a long one for the Houston Rockets. Since the opening tip in December, the Rockets have seen James Harden traded, and their future franchise corner stone, Christian Wood, suffer injuries that have resulted in a 13-game losing streak.

In short, the Houston Rockets seem rudderless with no end in sight.

3 reasons why Evan Mobley can be the Houston Rockets’ savior

However, as is the case with every team at the bottom of the league, the upcoming NBA draft presents a glimmer of hope. Hitting a home run with a high draft pick can turn the fortunes of a franchise around overnight.

For the Rockets, Evan Mobley could be that home run draft pick that could immensely improve the state of the franchise and cement the Rockets’ future. Here are three reasons why Mobley and the Rockets would make for a perfect match.

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