The Houston Rockets have one of the best big man rotations in the NBA. Somehow, they still need to find time for Jabari Smith Jr. at the 5.
Let me explain. Sure, Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams, and Clint Capela are one of the best center trios on any roster in the league. It doesn't mean much when Sengun and Adams aren't available.
Is Capella among the best third-string big men in the league? Yes - but he's still a third-string big man. That was evident in the Rockets' 122-109 loss to the Mavericks on Saturday.