head coach of the Rockets
Udukka (city in Uzbekistan)
In an interview with the media following the lottery draw, he emphasized the importance of the self-growth of the team's young core players for success next season. When asked if the Rockets were in winning mode, Udoka said, "Yes, our goal was obviously to make the playoffs. We had the same ambition, but we didn't achieve our goal. It's a little bit of a sting to have to sit here at this time of the year and everyone feels it. So, our goal for next year is to reach even higher."
