"There's no doubt that the start of Cam Whitmore's NBA career has been dissapointing. Entering the league as a lottery projected prospect, with the potential to be an elite player in the right situation, the Villanova product seemed like a can't miss pick, especially when he slid to the backhalf of the first round due to a pre-draft injury concern."
"However, after two years in Houston, Whitmore's struggles began to be too much to overlook. The forward didn't play poor when he was on the court. In fact, he showed plenty of flashes when he did hear his number called. Nonetheless, when his number wasn't called, that was when the concerning signs came in Houston. When Whitmore became available for trade in Houston, many wondered what could be the motivating factor for the Rockets,"
Cam Whitmore entered the NBA as a lottery-projected Villanova prospect who slid in the draft due to a pre-draft injury concern. Houston appeared to be an ideal developmental fit with young talent and coach Ime Udoka. After two seasons, inconsistent minutes and on-court errors made his struggles increasingly apparent. Whitmore produced flashes of play when given opportunities but showed concerning signs when not playing. The Rockets moved him amid a roster shift toward winning now after acquiring Kevin Durant, with the general manager citing costly mistakes. Whitmore later faced benching in Washington for failing to meet coach standards.
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