Rockets rookie Jordan Hill moved into the rotation in the three games with David Andersen out, but Luis Scola averaged 42.5 minutes per game. Andersen’s perimeter shooting could allow him to play with Hill inside.
“I think Jordan can play the four and David the five,” Adelman said. “Like I told the team, we have more guys than we had before. Now guys have to play hard all the time the whole time they are on the floor. You’re probably not going to play extended minutes so the time you’re out there you got to go hard, you maybe have to do more than you were before.”
via Rockets notes: Andersen ready to return to court | NBA Basketball | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle.
David Andersen makes his triumphant return to the lineup tonight for the Houston Rockets, admittedly, much to my chagrin. I have been a solid backer of Andersen since his signing, even despite his struggles, but it’s common knowledge that Jordan Hill has the far greater upside and potential to impact this team. I worry that Hill’s minutes will be reduced – it is well known that with Rick Adelman, players do not lose their spot in the rotation over injuries.
Whether for his development or for the building of his trade value prior to this summer, it is imperative that Jordan Hill is given a healthy dose of minutes for the remainder of this season.
