"Houston Rockets" head coach Ime Udoka has announced the starting line-up for the opening game of the new NBA season. Sports Illustrated writes about this.
The Texans' starting lineup against champion Oklahoma will be the tallest in NBA history.
Amen Thompson, whose height is 201 cm, will be in the position of the player. For the first time in his career, Kevin Durant (211cm) will be in the position of offensive defender, in the position of light forward - Jabari Smith (208cm), in the position of heavy forward - Aleperen Shengyun (211cm), and in the center - Steven Adams (211cm).
The average height of Houston's starting five will be 208.5 cm.
The game "Oklahoma" - "Houston" will take place today.