Ben DuBose

I think you sort of have to be at least open-minded to other ideas as well.

Because I just think to maximize this team's championship potential, it has to be about chemistry.

It has to be about fit.

And I do think there's some concerning signs about how these young guys specifically...

fit together in the grand scheme.

What's your perspective on that, Paolo, as far as the long-term fit with Ime or Joka?

And that's not to, again, that's not to sort of toss aside the concerns that people in the fan base have about Ime.

I'm just trying to be realistic.

I don't think that's a lever the Rockets are even going to consider pulling this offseason.

I think they would try different personnel first.

And when I look at guys like those you mentioned, I mean, certainly there's potential star trades you could look to, but

I don't know, maybe you consider other deals as well to try and get a better mix with E-Mayor Doka.

Paolo, what's your perspective on that?

Although, real quick, let me interject.

It is worth noting that Shingun actually had a lower true shooting percentage last year with Fred.

So I get where you're coming from, but just wanted to point out that this regression from Shingun on offense, it actually predates the Fred injury.

He would still have Kevin Durant to sell tickets, by the way.

Keep that in mind.

If he's going to have an end of trade, if he takes that back, I would say.

But I'm just saying it wouldn't be going to the depths of the early 2020s.