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Houston Rockets: Ranking the last 10 first round picks

By Corey Rausch

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets dunks against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets dunks against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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3. Marcus Morris

While his time in Houston was short, Marcus Morris has had a very solid NBA career all things considered. Over two seasons Morris would appear in only 71 games and averaged 7.1 points and 3.3 rebounds. He would then be shipped to the Suns at the trade deadline for a second-round pick in the upcoming draft. This was not directly related to the Howard move because other trades would need to be made to bring him to Houston but this was a step toward opening up that cap space.

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After playing with his brother in Phoenix and signing a lower-than-market-value contract to continue to do so Morris would be salary dumped to Detroit, along with Reggie Bullock and Danny Granger for a second-round pick. He would be traded again a couple of years later to the Boston Celtics for Avery Bradley and a second-round pick. After two seasons there he would split his time this season with the New York Knicks and the Clippers.

Morris is a solid scorer for bad teams and a quality role player for good teams. This season encapsulates that perfectly. In New York, he would be arguably their best player and averaged 19.6 points and 5.4 rebounds. Upon joining the Clippers he started all 12 games for the team and averaged 9.5 points and 4.0 rebounds. He knows his role and plays it well. Ultimately while he was not impressive in Houston he was one of the better players they have drafted in the first round in recent memory.

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