The 2021 NBA Draft could go down as the day that everything changed for the Houston Rockets. Few teams ever even make four selections in a single draft and even fewer select players that end up as core contributors.
The Rockets' rookie quartet of Josh Christopher, Usman Garuba, Alperen Sengun, and Jalen Green have all had flashes that make you dream about what they could become. Will each one become an All-Star? Probably not, but what if they all did?
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To illustrate what the All-Star version of the Rockets rookies would look like, we’ll pull from current NBA players who have made All-Star teams. Body type, position, and current production will be factored in to help generate a best-case future comparison.
The chances that each of the rookies will reach these lofty heights will also be included. Let’s start with the 24th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Josh Christopher.