The Houston Rockets have three starters solidified in Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and, Amen Thompson. Reed Sheppard is likely to get the default nod at point guard. Jabari Smith Jr. is the likely fifth starter for now, but when Dorian Finney-Smith returns from an injury, that could change.
That's not going to appeal to every Rockets fan. To be sure, there would be merit in opting to start the younger player. Finney-Smith is a finished product, and Smith Jr. still has room to grow.
That's a rebuilding mindset. The Rockets are not a rebuilding team.