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Why Rockets Sent Cam Whitmore to G League

Houston Rockets guard Cam Whitmore will get some run with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 26, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets guard Cam Whitmore is experiencing a bit of a sophomore slump to start the season.

Whitmore, 20, averaged 12.3 points per game in his rookie year, the most for any first-year player coming off the bench. However, those numbers have fractioned in his second season, moving down to just 6.1 points per game.

The biggest glaring issue with Whitmore's game so far is his 3-point percentage. Whitmore has made just one of his 18 attempts from distance in seven games this season for the team. Those numbers make it very hard for Whitmore to earn a spot in coach Ime Udoka's rotation.

Now with the G League beginning its season, having Whitmore get some reps with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers could spark some of his confidence again. Whitmore spent a lot of time with the Vipers a year ago, and it did wonders for his development.

Now, the Rockets are hoping Whitmore will have that once again as he heads to the Valley. When he is able to get his confidence back up, the Rockets will likely look to welcome him back to Houston, where he will have a chance to earn a spot back in Udoka's rotation.

Whitmore and the Vipers begin their season tonight as they take on the Memphis Hustle. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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