Some Houston Rockets fans are worried about running Amen Thompson at the 2 next season. The lineup data suggests that it's the best decision.
That will surprise some. To be sure, Thompson at the 2 flies in the face of convention. This is the shooting guard position - emphasis on "shooting". That's about the only thing Thompson doesn't do well on an NBA floor.
Last year, that didn't matter.
Rockets performed well with Amen Thompson at the 2
Per CleaningTheGlass, Houston thrived with Thompson at the 2. When he shared the floor with Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr.