3 Fringe Houston Rockets who deserve to be back next season

1. Boban Marjanovic

Every team needs some insurance policies. That's not Marjanovic's role on this team. He's not getting on the floor unless it's time to deliberately miss free throws to secure some free food for a rival fanbase.

With that said, every team in the NBA also needs a 14th man. No team is going to roster a full group of guys who theoretically need playing time. That's a recipe for a discontented locker room.

By contrast, Marjanovic keeps the locker room in good spirits. He may be the most affable player in the NBA. Honestly - is there a more vibrant personality in the league?

That's why it's worth keeping Marjanovic around. The Rockets are going to have a player or two on their roster who isn't a viable candidate to get on the floor. That player might as well be the gentlest giant in the league.

Marjanovic's positivity is a blessing for this team - whether it grabs headlines or not.