Ranking the 5 worst free agent signings in Houston Rockets history

2. Ryan Anderson

Antony's deal was marginal. Anderson's was enormous. In the beginning, it looked like he'd justify his price tag.

Anderson was always productive. He shot 40.3% from long range during his 2016-17 debut season with the team. Anderson's ability to square up from well beyond the arch warped the floor's geometry exactly as D'Antoni wanted.

Great sequence for Ryan Anderson and the #Rockets. Two 3-pointers in under 30 seconds. Capela flare leads to the first Ryno 3. Harden with good post defense on Gasol, yielding the baseline so Gasol meets help-defender in Capela. In transition, Ryno again for 3. pic.twitter.com/x7Kes4XRKi
— Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) February 2, 2018

Unfortunately, that was only half of the Rockets' identity. The Harden-era Rockets also leaned into playing multiple defensive wings. P.J. Tucker, Trevor Ariza, and Luc Mbah a Moute were all stalwarts on that end of the floor.

By contrast, Anderson was a liability on that end of the floor. He lasted just two seasons in Houston before the team sent him to the Phoenix Suns - and were forced to attach De'Anthony Melton just to unload Anderson's contract.

2. Ryan Anderson

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