As the Houston Rockets navigated this offseason, their various signings were clearly intended to bring in depth to surround their young core and superstar scorer Kevin Durant, shoring up their frontcourt and providing an insurance policy against any possible injuries.
Yet, offseason signing Dorian Finney-Smith, who is set to embrace a full 3-and-D role with the Rockets either as a bench player or a starter, has not always had the most consistent perimeter shot, and Houston must accept the painful truth that this inconsistency could limit his viability within the rotation.
While Finney-Smith, 32, in many ways represents an ideal addition for the Rockets, they must hope that his strongest skill remains consistent in order for him to have the impact they believe he can this season.