Houston Rockets: 5 Reasons Lou Williams Makes Them Even More Dangerous

Immediate Offense

Lou Williams has always been a score-first, pass-second type of guard and has been very consistent in his 12-year career. He has come off the bench for the majority of his career, but has always been the spark that teams have needed.

In four games with the Rockets, Williams is averaging 19.3 points a game. He is yet again coming off the bench, but lifting the second unit’s offensive prowess to another level.

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He is a playmaker that fits right in with the up-tempo offense in Houston. He and James Harden are unique talents that have a knack for scoring and making plays every time the rock is in their hands.

Williams is a guy that can really make you scratch your head about shot selection at times throughout a game. On the flip side, he can wow you with his ability to knock down big shots at big moments throughout a game.

He has already made an immediate impact in Houston In his first game, he knocked down seven three-pointers on his way to a 27-point outing. There’s no denying his ability to put the ball in the bucket and that’s a pleasant sight for fans of the Rockets.

With his immediate offense and “let it fly” mentality, the Rockets have loaded up on guards this season, currently having five of the top-20 three point shooters in the game. Williams is currently 16th in the league in three-pointers made at 137 on the season.

Second to only Stephen Curry (233), Harden is right behind him at 197, Eric Gordon is third on the list with 196, Ryan Anderson is seventh with 167 and Trevor Ariza is tied for 10th on the list with 154. It’s safe to say that Williams’ immediate offense is welcomed in Houston.