Ime Udoka, the new head coach of the Houston Rockets, has been making bold changes in the team's culture and coaching approach. He emphasizes player accountability and aims to build a strong foundation in Houston. Udoka's previous experience in Boston, where the team was on the verge of an NBA title, has influenced his coaching mindset. He has also been focusing on mentoring younger players like Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, encouraging confidence and resilience in the face of challenges.
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka expounds on the mini-film session him and Jalen Green had on the flight back to Houston after the Rockets lost to the Golden State Warriors. #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire https://t.co/ApzXOljZxe
“Just keep that same confidence,” said Brooks about helping his younger teammates get over slumps. “Come out with a fresh mind because every game poses a different challenge.” #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire https://t.co/kvP7Z8fOeC
When the Rockets hired Ime Udoka as their next head coach, the plans for revamping the organizational mindset were already well underway. Udoka spoke with @KellyIko about Dillon Brooks, player accountability and what he learned in Boston. Exclusive ⤵️ https://t.co/DcD7ZxNuGI
The group Ime Udoka had in Boston was on the verge of an NBA title. What was the mental process like preparing to coach a very different set of players? "The expectation is the same." Udoka spoke to @KellyIko about building a foundation in Houston: https://t.co/KNQwqymxtq https://t.co/nLLLFUvr4s
Ime Udoka exclusive: On defense, player accountability and lessons from Gregg Popovich ⤵️ https://t.co/dEpye7lPlr
Udoka came into a great spot. A team with a cap sheet able to spend on vets, and a culture so toxic and disrespected openly that he could do bold things like "give the best player on the team the ball more" and "have the lesser players have the ball less"