When Sam Dekker began his career with the Rockets a year ago, he was already trying to make up for lost time and battling back problems. He had sat out most of the summer and never could get over the back issues that put him out until opting for the surgery that cost him most of his rookie season.
After just one practice of the Rockets training camp on Saturday, Dekker felt as he never did last season.
"It feels really good," Dekker said. "I've had a great summer. This is the best I've ever felt in my life.