The Houston Rockets don't exactly lack intrigue in their final 19 contests of the 2023-24 season.
As they approach the home stretch with only a slim chance of a play-in berth, one piece of the franchise's future is particularly worth watching.
Cam Whitmore's offensive talent is undeniable. His combination of bruising power and smooth shooting put him in consideration for a top-five selection in the 2023 NBA Draft, and despite a strange draft-night slide to No. 20—where Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said he was "shocked" to land the Villanova product—it didn't take long for Whitmore to flash his scoring talent.