Rockets forward star: I can play a more important role, I m seriously underestimated by the media

Houston Rockets held a media day event for the new season. The team's forward star Tari Eason was interviewed by reporters. He also talked about his role and positioning in the team in the new season and his own exclusion from the ESPN new season's top 100 star list.

In response to this, Ethan said: I really hope that I can play a more important role in the team, and I hope you can see this in my game. I am full of confidence in my performance and I believe I have the ability to provide more support to the team on both sides of the offense and defense. However, at this stage, I still hope to prove this through my performance in the game. I also believe that everyone will see my performance soon. Speaking of missing out on ESPN's top 100 players in the new season, Ethan continued: What I want to say is that I do think I am seriously underestimated in the league, and my ability is not recognized enough by these media. So, I don't like the feeling of being left out of the ESPN Top 100 Players list. But I also believe that after seeing my performance in the new season, these media will also regret their decisions, and they shouldn't have done so.

In the NBA regular season last season, Ethan played 57 games in 82 games, averaging 24.9 minutes per game, averaging 12 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.9 blocks, and 1.1 turnovers and 2.4 fouls, shooting percentage of 48.7%, three-point shooting percentage of 34.2%, and free throw shooting percentage of 76%. In the playoffs, Ethan played 7 games in total, with averaging 18.9 minutes per game, averaging 7.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1 block, and 1.4 turnovers and 1.9 fouls. His shooting percentage was 47.7%, three-point shooting percentage was 36.8%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 50%.

It is worth noting that the Rockets are eligible to complete an early contract renewal with Ethan at the current stage and lock in his future. There have been a series of news that the Rockets are negotiating with Ethan and hope to reach an agreement as soon as possible. However, now that the training camp is about to begin, Ethan still has not received a contract, which makes everyone feel a little worried about Ethan's prospects in the team. Ethan's performance last season was quite outstanding. He showed the level of an all-around forward player with both offense and defense. His strong rise on the bench was also an important factor in the Rockets being able to achieve such an excellent record during the NBA regular season last season. Don't know how things will develop next, can Ethan get the Rockets' new contract before the regular season starts and lock in his future in the team?