Rockets pick up option on G Goran Dragic

[BullsAj]

HOUSTON (AP)—The Houston Rockets have picked up the team option for next season on backup point guard Goran Dragic(notes).

The 6-foot-3 Dragic joined the Rockets at the trade deadline last February in the deal that sent Aaron Brooks(notes) to Phoenix. Dragic played in 22 games, averaging 7.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Dragic backed up Kyle Lowry(notes), who averaged 13.5 points and a team-high 6.7 assists last season. Houston acquired point guard Jonny Flynn(notes) on draft night, and coach Kevin McHale said the trio will compete for playing time when training camp begins.

Good choice by the Rockets. Dragic is a great backup point guard in the league and a lot of teams would like his services.

[JMEWLS]

A very nice backup point guard I think he's definitely got what it takes to be a starter now. But he wont be that in the Rockets Lowry was playing really nice last season.

[ssp0929]

Lowry is a true leader. I don't see it in Dragic.

[scoob]

As a backup he is good. Always great off the bench and scores in bundles. He will get a lot of points when he is on point.

[ssp0929]

I like him as a backup, but I hope the Rockets keep him that way. :P