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Where Will Hollis Thompson Play Next?

By Bret Stuter

Nov 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Hollis Thompson (31) dribbles past Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant (2) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Chicago Bulls won 105-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Hollis Thompson (31) dribbles past Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant (2) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Chicago Bulls won 105-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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2016 3-point Accuracy: 37.8 percent

Thompson 3-point Accuracy: 38.9 percent

Head coach Mike D’Antoni has the Houston Rockets offense purring like a well-oiled machine right now. In fact, D’Antoni is back to his old tricks – boasting the second most proficient NBA offense. However, the Rockets defense is 24th in the league.

While Hollis Thompson likely won’t correct the imbalance, his skillset aligns perfectly with the Rockets current production. So much so, that others are calling for the team to consider Thompson as well:

Thompson fills a positional need for the Rockets, and he knows D’Antoni’s system. Conversely, D’Antoni coached Thompson, and under that coaching, Thompson delivered better than 12 points a game.

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One can never place too high of a premium on familiarity in the NBA. A coach’s job is likely on the line constantly. D’Antoni knows what Thompson can do, and that includes flourishing in the Rocket’s offense.