Why Cam Whitmore Is The FUTURE of the Houston Rockets

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[@erickortega8996]

Man this guy is insane , and only 19 years old!!!! Omfg what a good time to be a Houston fan!!! Getting 2017 vibes all over again

[@ir0nfistalex]

that connection between him and amen is going to blossom into something really special. they're already vibing on and off the court. cant wait for the future of the rockets

[@nicholasrose4448]

The pairing of both of them with Sengun.... Houston looks fun for the next couple of years. Ime only had a year and these boys look way different.

[@calekeene7998]

Before the draft I was hoping the Rockets would take either Cam or Amen but we somehow ended up with both

[@mack72711]

Segun and Whitmore coming to a gym near you. They the future of that franchise.

[@matthiasdmr670]

I knew it from thé beginning !!!! This kid is so special!

[@Icysoles60]

@@matthiasdmr670 Most def!! Im glad everyone is catching the wave! Green was never gonna be our guy, it was always Sengun and now Cam!

[@feifeihydro6282]

Cam is lucky to be coached by Ime Udoka. I can’t imagine if he wastes 2 years under Stephen Silas playing G League basketball.

[@NoahFreedman]

Still can't believe we stole him at 20..

[@lalo1231]

Highway robbery 😂😂. My favorite young rookie. Yall need to trade Jalen Green and open up some minutes for dude. He legit!!!!!!

[@ZacTexC]

Jalen isn’t going anywhere

[@mons1955]

@@lalo1231 he's SF/PF and he plays well with Jalen. Cam, JG and Sengun is like the trio of Houston's future. Thompson's had his best night too. Dillon will come off the bench soon for sure.

[@08Derrock]

@@mons1955wrong the future of Houston is Amen, Cam, Tari, Bari, Sengun. Jalen is the odd man out.

[@lalo1231]

@@mons1955 he's a SG/SF!!! Obviously yall dont watch the games. Jalen Green is a inefficient scorer. Cam does not play well with Jalen Green!!! Jalen don't even pass the ball to Cam or Amen. Once Jalen Green come off the court. Cam Go Crazy, with better efficiency & tenacity!!! I love both Amen & Ausar Thompson. So I agree with you on that. But this Jalen Green stuff, Ima have to disagree. He gone shoot yall way into a play in game at best. But no playoffs.

[@rubenpita1585]

Thanks bro for one more great video. The more I watch Whitmore play, the more addicted I become. He's simply fun to watch and he is looking a top 3 rookie easily. You missed to mention his crazy efficiency, his minutes/points radio is shockingly good and if you pay close attention to his numbers, you can argue that he's even better that most regarded rookies that got more recognition because they were playing much more minutes and being part of the rotation since almost day 1. I can go as far as say he is the best scorer in the team behind only Sengun. It catch me off guard that he is being this good this soon. Number 7 is here to take over!!!

[@cchang42]

The first time I saw him play when the season started, my thought was this is a man among boys but he's the teenager😮!

[@feifeihydro6282]

a 235lb teenager who can physically match up well with Jaylen Brown.

[@bilalmallick8428]

I saw him against the Mavs in garbage time last month and thought to myself the Rockets have a player here. In that game he had a dunk where the alley oop came from half court. I see why he was a top recruit out of high school. Had a slow start to his freshman year but ended strongly.

[@bigradwolf5001]

The slow start is because Jalen is the starting SG who is also young and is given the playing time while Cam was put in G League by Coach. It's not like Jalen who as a Rookie was given playing time but still is in a slow start 3 years in. Big difference in context.

[@DVic56]

I hate how when we bring him up people start hating on Green. Like why not have both, that’s really stupid. They both can score, why get rid of someone who can get a bucket when he wants. I will take both of them

[@judarod1]

Totally agree! I actually think Green/Cam is better duo than Green/Sengun. The personnel run better when Green/Cam on the floor as the go-to players. They're faster, the chemistry comes on strong. With Sengun, its alot of standing around that take guys out of their rhythm

[@elliotness11]

I love his explosiveness and he will dunk, no soft layups, what a steal. Glad Melo working with him, similar body types

[@kratonlife]

Already a star in my book!

[@MarkE-te2ju]

The Detroit Pistons had chance to get this guy at five. Thompson isn’t bad but this would’ve been a lot better.

[@ADIMusic-md1ij]

This deserves a 15 minute video..someone’s gotta do it or is about to do it 😂😂😂 🤘🤘🤘

[@TheGOAT-fx9wx]

lakers fumbled so hard lmao, they could have found their next wing incase lebron leaves this offseason

[@ZacTexC]

Is he going to play for every team in the NBA?

[@mons1955]

@@ZacTexC if he's playing like that in practice and in G league? Yes. he should not be playing rn. he earned it by playing so good every opportunity given to him.

[@ZacTexC]

@@mons1955 ?

[@arealgem9404]

Lebron gon be cryin and begging, jumping up and down to play in Golden State then he’ll cry that the NBA is r&cist

[@AkagiRedSun]

There’s a strong case that he’ll be finish #3 on ROY voting and first All Rookie team

[@bigradwolf5001]

That would be criminal. He should be ROY. There is no rookie better than him especially now that he's getting the playing time all the way to the 2H of the season.

[@spiritualknight704]

Brandon Miller?

[@tonynguyen939]

Jalen green shooting stats this season: Jalen avg 41/81/22 Cam 49/67/39 Numbers don’t lie who’s the better shooting guard???

[@JumpOffHisNutts]

Cam. I wish Houston would give Cam the mins Jalen is getting. Jalen would never start again.

[@Houston343]

Love this guy. I called it when I saw him being drafted. Kinda made me concerned when he was sent to the D league but he is a star.

[@seankaleb6728]

Him and Jalen play well together too. Both demand so much attention from the defense. Put Sengun in the mix and it's night night!

[@FateSoulzZ]

his dribble game is actually so smooth, and he can pull up the 3 and also drive to the rim. Honestly his offensive skillset feels a little bit like young paul george

[@GizStudPrez]

He is our best hope for superstar

[@tough3600]

a lot of gms got blood on their hands letting him drop to 20

[@bkelly625]

Only teams after pick 4 that shouldn’t regret not picking him are the Wizards and Thunder as I think Bilal will be a star too and Cason is exactly what Okc needs and has some star upside. Every other team should be kicking themselves for passing on Cam

[@gmoney8399]

I’m not even a Rockets fan… actually a Mavs fan. HUGE fan of the NBA, but grew up in Kansas… moved down to Austin in 2010 ever since and been an Mavs fan since. But the Dream is my favorite player of all time, my Pop’s too. So I got love for Houston. Houston’s future is looking incredibly bright. Sengun, Jabari, and this dude right here. I think they’d be better off to trade Jalen Green…. I think they would get very good value for him. Honestly, I don’t see him being much more than a Jordan Clarkson. But this Whitmore kid, his potential looks off the charts. I guess he reminds me of a more skilled Miles Bridges.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Cam is where Jalen would be in 6 years from now. Jalen 3P% projection: 2025 - 33% 2026 - 34% 2027 - 35% 2028 - 36% 2029 - 37% 2030 - 38% Cam waitin' for you and playin' with Jalen's 5 yr old baby.

[@poppinc8145]

The Rockets need to put more weight behind Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson and get Jalen Green the hell outta there. He's the Achilles heel.

[@karimw.9954]

The Athletic posted a video this week saying the same thing and the amount of hate they got from Rockets fans were unbelievable.

[@bjrnthebootybandit]

21 and under players with the most 30 point games with a 70 TS% or higher in NBA History: 19 - Kevin Durant 18 - LeBron James 17 - Jalen Green (!!!!!!) 16 - Shaquille O’Neal The most 30 point games from the 2021 draft class: (games above 60 TS%) 1. Jalen Green - 28 (22) [gap] T2. Cam Thomas - 14 (14) T2. Cade Cunningham - 14 (10) 4. Alperen Şengün - 9 (8) T5. Franz Wagner - 8 (8) T5. Scottie Barnes - 8 (7)

[@karimw.9954]

@@bjrnthebootybandit so what you’re saying is, Jalen can net a sizeable return. Good stuff buddy, thanks for the breakdown

[@bjrnthebootybandit]

@@karimw.9954 or just keep faith in the kid and you can develop a future star!

[@bigradwolf5001]

@@karimw.9954 They can't be Rocket fans if they don't like Cam to start. Jalen can be good for 20 minutes as a sub.

[@thickchip2694]

Jalen looking like the odd man out

[@ZielonySmogg]

Philly would like to have him

[@bjrnthebootybandit]

Lol nope 21 and under players with the most 30 point games with a 70 TS% or higher in NBA History: 19 - Kevin Durant 18 - LeBron James 17 - Jalen Green (!!!!!!) 16 - Shaquille O’Neal The most 30 point games from the 2021 draft class: (games above 60 TS%) 1. Jalen Green - 28 (22) [gap] T2. Cam Thomas - 14 (14) T2. Cade Cunningham - 14 (10) 4. Alperen Şengün - 9 (8) T5. Franz Wagner - 8 (8) T5. Scottie Barnes - 8 (7)

[@bigradwolf5001]

@@bjrnthebootybandit Count only the games with wins.

[@bjrnthebootybandit]

@bigradwolf5001 nope. When Lakers lose and Lebron posts 30pt they suck him off in the media regardless. Minnesota were 23-49 when Edwards was being praised and same with Melo at the Hornets

[@thickchip2694]

@@bjrnthebootybandit meaningless stats. He's the Zach Lavine of the next era. You ain't winning shit with him as a top 3 paid player. Build around a lineup of Thompson, Brooks, Whitmore, Eason, n Sengun

[@stubborndreams]

very explosive and high energy good defense, also reminds me of ex rockets player gerald greeen hope he stays and keeps developing

[@truthsower4560]

He’s already is a star! 💥

[@dbrownwind]

Romp 2 0 good commentary good analysis. The Rockets got them a steel. I don’t know what he did during the combine to turn people off. But he didn’t shoot anybody or give somebody a weapon that was killed like the guy from the Charlotte Hornets. I think his name is Miller, but he’s a good player as well. He just made a bad mistake, Coach Udoka send him down to the GL for a number assignments and he was lighting them up down there. Because he already had one rookie I think it’s last name is Thompson he’s working with trying to get him better. But I think Whitmore is going to be the steel. He’s already showing it and like he said at 67, 230+who can elevate his defense is still learning, but his offense is like going to a China shop and he’s a bull. You better get out of the way if you don’t want something broken. I like this game.

[@LuckyPWA]

Once he polishes his game he’s going to be a solid player. Jaylen brown is a perfect comp. Udoka is the perfect coach to pair him with to unlock his potential, especially defensively. Good video.

[@lloyd2daworld]

Brown with a left hand dribble lol

[@tingokuman]

We picked Jalen hood Schipino over him LMAO

[@montana01]

Wonder how Houston is going to afford their young talent. 🤔

[@monkeymoo87]

Looks amazing ngl.

[@wilsoncheng316]

He should pick number 2 in the draft.

[@AkagiRedSun]

He sure performs like #2 from the draft. Miller and Scoot got nothing on him

[@Frost11511]

Hilarious.

[@lloyd2daworld]

​@@AkagiRedSunMaybe 2 or 3. Brandon Miller been playing well also. And maybe if Amen wasn't injured early he would've been proving to be higher on the draft board as well

[@bigradwolf5001]

He should be ROY. It's criminal if he doesn't win.

[@aidencortez5490]

@@lloyd2daworldfortunately amen is playing phenomenal on both ends of the floor after his injury

[@darealliljable]

The Rockets overall are pretty scary. Jalen just had another efficient night shooting wise which is all you can ask of him. The young core will be ready after this upcomjng summer mark my words. This may go down as one of the best drafts and trades of young talent all time because no one really is missing a beat when it comes to development in conjunction with whats expected at there respective ages. Its looking really good for the Rockets right now. Be patient with Green, he maturing and learning and trying to flip thst grown man switch, i can see it, ay maybe becoming a father is what he needed, who knows.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Rockets need to save the money and trade Jalen and spread that money to Sengun, Smith, Eason, Amen, and of course Slam Cam....and the future picks. Rooting for a rim protector who can run with this young team in Sharp.

[@darealliljable]

@@bigradwolf5001 I'm not sure about that. I understand what you mean but let's see how green reacts to one more summer of development. With the confidence of strong players around him and his natural competiveness not allowing him to allow himself to be left behind. Let's see how these Rockets can spread the floor. They have plenty of money right now and all these players if they keep there egos in check can have some real success if they are aspiring for that title. They are developing a team right now that at every position is going to be a huge problem. I'm not sure if you keep Sengun low though or bring him to the four as his ability to make plays will likely increase as its been. I'm curious because Sengun is so athletic that he really could play high if she got more confident shooting the ball, it's not like he dosnt like going down hill and he really puts defenses on there hills because of his size and strength being able to move with the ball like that along with that vision.

[@howardmann8689]

Hes already a star

[@cd2888]

Whitmore is what we all thought Zion would be.

[@ShaeDubz]

Cam is an absolute stud!! He will be the king of Houston if he keeps playing the way he has been. Sorry for the people who have high hopes for Jalen but he is on the chopping block, if theres opportunity to trade him for someone thacould fit our mold better he will be gone.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Jalen for Austin Reaves.

[@blaqhawk2k918]

ok, CM is letting every team that passed on him look silly!

[@oliveryasay4360]

rockets has to choose between him and jalen green. you cant have 2 dominant wing men. if they see green as their main man then they should trade whitmore and let him reach his potential in another franchise. i just hope the rockets dont regret if they choose jalen green over cam whitmore. i just thought whitmore has a higher ceiling and can do more than jalen green.

[@tonynguyen939]

Jalen green is a good scorer but when he doesn’t score he doesn’t do anything else well, he doesn’t rebound, play defense or pass well. Cam whittmore is a scorer but he does everything well too like rebound, passing, steals and blocks for a shooting guard look at his stats they’re similar of Jimmy butler. If cam becomes a starting shooting guard he’s basically un guard able he’s too big for guards and too fast for forward. Remember what he did in the summer league? All he needs is more playing time. He would be like Lebron but at 2 spot.

[@matthewc3488]

Reason #1 of many why Kyle Neptune should have been fired from Villanova. Neptune cost Whitmore 10-20 mil on his rookie deal.

[@Daywalker3Z]

More minutes, Udoka.

[@rhettoberts18]

Still never seen him pass the ball

[@HohohHohoho-vl5uz]

@@paullllehtxBro only one pass. Generaly he is selfish. He play for his stats not for team lol

[@HohohHohoho-vl5uz]

He should learn to use his brain more.

[@HohohHohoho-vl5uz]

He plays very unblanced

[@benjaminddennis]

@@HohohHohoho-vl5uz with all this "knowledge" you should be a coach...instead of just commenting your opinion on KZbin videos..lol!

[@benjaminddennis]

@@paullllehtx EXACTLY! lol!

[@elgad82]

i think he move like donavan mitchell.,

[@lloyd2daworld]

But 6'7!! Mitchell is 6'1

[@jonshields437]

Yes a much bigger version

[@jonathanbanez451]

His upside is Kobe? Damn

[@MRBOWONTHETOP]

HE REMINDS ME OF VERON MAD MAX.

[@judarod1]

.....huh.

[@hobowithagun24]

Who is his comp?

[@hobowithagun24]

TMAC??

[@arealgem9404]

Paul Pierce/Carmelo/ Anthony Edwards & Lebron yes I said Lebron His explosive speed on them fast break dunks, his body is thick “not lanky like most 19-21yr olds”

[@user-ts3bi6hj3m]

Imagine him in year 3

[@emirkulovic713]

He reminds me of Brunson 🔥

[@howardmann8689]

He's much better than brunson or Fred can vleet

[@aidencortez5490]

he reminds me of anthony edwards with slightly less playmaking ability

[@emirkulovic713]

@@howardmann8689 dam even better 🔥

[@slabking52]

Slam Whitmore. That ring is loading up.

[@judarod1]

They already calling him Killa Cam

[@alexandergrahamcracker5581]

Dude, my grandma can drive in the NBA in 2024. Let's hold off on the Kobe likeness. He's nice though.

[@TranslateToEnglish]

They’ll trade him.😂😂😂

[@tonynguyen939]

Wait till he becomes a starter, he’s a future all stars, might even be a superstar, jalen green is out

[@AkagiRedSun]

I think he plays well with Jalen on 2nd and 3rd quarter where they can play fast pace with Sengun resting. Rockets need Jalen to be borderline all star so he can be used as trade asset

[@Texansfan59]

Idk why he isn't already a starter he is always scoring

[@mons1955]

@@Texansfan59 he's a rookie. and the second unit need him more.

[@treymitchell8745]

Start him and trade Dillon brooks or bring brooks off the bench

[@juqual78]

Jalen is starting to play well at the 2 spot idk. Also Cam is a solid 3. Also it means that Dillion Brooks will sit a bit more unless he can up his game.

[@doc-vg9lq]

lakers should trade lebron and AD for him.

[@juqual78]

The crazy thing is the Rockets would be insane to do such a thing. Completely. Cam is an absolute stud.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Still no. Needs to add Curry and Giannis to be fair to Rockets.

[@destroycovidCleo]

Nice weed

[@copycookinforsport]

What if he can become a baby melo ?

[@bigradwolf5001]

Stop this shit. Your boy Melo is more like Jalen. Cam is more like Lebron.

[@aidencortez5490]

@@bigradwolf5001😂 facts

[@pickleman5041]

I don't get the Jalen Brown comps. He has no left hand. This dude is more like a roid raging Ja Morant.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Who has no left hand?

[@justinwong5871]

never pass the ball

[@ZacTexC]

Play him 40+min and he’ll score 50 a game

[@juqual78]

Ok now. 25 is possible however. He is elite and has elite shooting and finishing/driving ability. Good instincts on cuts/oops as well

[@bigradwolf5001]

He'll score 50 but not "a game' Maybe 10 times in a season. His producing by making 2 points in 3 minutes. So in 40 minutes, he will average 30 points -- a future Hall of Famer.

[@alwaysright6358]

Alright. Raptors got a trade offer for you, Houston. Cam Whitmore for Bruce Brown or Gary Trent JR. Houston wants vets, Raptors wants young players. Let's get it done!

[@jonshields437]

The rockets aren't trading him for anyone that's not a top 10 player in the league..and that player would have to be under 30

[@alwaysright6358]

@@jonshields437 Top 10 player? what weed are you smoking?

[@jonshields437]

@alwaysright6358 what makes you think they'd want anyone from the raptor for CW. What weed are you smoking to propose that trade?

[@jonshields437]

@@alwaysright6358 the rockets do not want the veteran players you're talking about. You obviously don't live in Houston because you're talking ceazy

[@jayrrivera2358]

Jaylen brown 2.0

[@giantbush4258]

Ant man comparison ?

[@pabloms9294]

Yeah, he reminds me of players like Edwards, Brown and even Westbrook in the fastbreaks

[@Romp_2.0]

His jumper looks like ant man for sure

[@islandboyjohn]

Jalen green replacement

[@RODNEYMASON-fc3ds]

Keep em Trade Jalen

[@Frost11511]

LOL

[@alperenturan8034]

He need learn how to play good basketball,he is so selfish

[@kerim_guel]

alpy is the present and the future

[@karimw.9954]

Once he learns to draw fouls he will be an menace. The Rockets should absolutely trade Jalen Green while his value is somewhat high

[@bjrnthebootybandit]

21 and under players with the most 30 point games with a 70 TS% or higher in NBA History: 19 - Kevin Durant 18 - LeBron James 17 - Jalen Green (!!!!!!) 16 - Shaquille O’Neal The most 30 point games from the 2021 draft class: (games above 60 TS%) 1. Jalen Green - 28 (22) [gap] T2. Cam Thomas - 14 (14) T2. Cade Cunningham - 14 (10) 4. Alperen Şengün - 9 (8) T5. Franz Wagner - 8 (8) T5. Scottie Barnes - 8 (7)

[@bigradwolf5001]

Coach Sadako is dumb for not doing the trade.

[@JumpOffHisNutts]

He has more potential than Jalen Green. Houston needs to consider giving Cam the mins they giving to Jalen.