Zhou Qi: Unlikely to land in rotation in 2017-18

Zhou, a second-round draft pick in 2016, is widely viewed as one of the top
prospects to come out of China since Yao Ming. While Zhou’s ceiling isn’t nearly
as high as the Basketball Hall of Famer, his ability to block shots and stretch
the floor makes him an intriguing developmental option for the Rockets. It’s
expected that Zhou will see extensive time this season with the Rockets’ G
League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, as he adjusts to the intricacies
of the North American game. If Zhou is able to translate those skills into solid
production in the G League, he could vie for consistent minutes with the NBA
squad in 2018-19.