Ranking 5 big men the Houston Rockets could select in 2024 NBA Draft
2. Kel'el Ware, Indiana
We may get burned for ranking Ware ahead of Clingan. That's fine - fortune favors the brave.
Besides, this is seen as a historically weak draft. That's the type of class that a general manager may take a wild swing in. Why not make a move for a big man who can shoot, defend in space, and handle the ball?
Granted, Ware isn't a perfect prospect. There are concerns about his motor. If he doesn't play with consistent effort, he won't play for Ime Udoka.
With that in mind, Udoka could be the perfect coach to coax the most out of him. Like Missi, Ware is someone that Houston could trade down for. Imagine picking up additional assets as well as a rotation player who can play next to and behind your starting big man.