Jeremy Lin: How Point Guard Fits into Current Rockets Roster

It appears that Jeremy Lin will go to the Houston Rockets, with the New York Knicks unwilling to match Houston's offer sheet, according to New York Post reporter Marc Berman.

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One NBA source insisted the Knicks, with Felton’s addition, will not match Lin’s new, ramped-up $25 million offer sheet from the Rockets. The Knicks will have three days to reconsider amid a potential backlash.

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Lin's situation in Houston would certainly be different than the one he was a part of with the Knicks last season. New York is the largest media market in the world. Houston isn't the middle of nowhere, but it isn't New York by any stretch.

The Knicks have two star-caliber names in Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire on their roster. Houston doesn't have a star player to speak of despite their relentless pursuit of Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard.

Lin would have to adjust to a different atmosphere, but more importantly, the roster is composed in a different way. His ability to adjust to his new surroundings will determine how well he meshes with his new teammates.

Let's take a look.

Backcourt

Houston's other point guards are Toney Douglas, Gary Forbes and Earl Boykins. Lin will be the immediate starter, while Douglas and Forbes battle for primary backup duties.

Playing next to Lin in the backcourt would be Kevin Martin, rookie Jeremy Lamb and possibly Courtney Lee (if he doesn't land elsewhere). Lin meshed well with high-volume shooters last season so Martin won't provide much of an adjustment. Meanwhile, Lamb's sweet stroke would present the same chemistry and Lee's cut from a defensive mold and provides quality play off the bench.

Martin has been in Houston for two years, and he's the leader in the backcourt. Lin would provide a solid option alongside Martin's shooting ability.

The rest of Houston's backcourt is unproven, but Lamb has considerable upside. Lin would fit well into this unproven group.

Frontcourt

The Rockets' forwards are also young. Rookies Royce White and Terrence Jones figure to play key roles at the forward spots and a handful of unproven young performers will vie for time at center.

I think Lin and White would work wonders together. Lin is a wonderful pick-and-roll player, and White has the skills needed to play in that offense. His versatility would be very dangerous with Lin running the show.

Other Rockets forwards Lin could have to work with are Chandler Parsons, Patrick Patterson and Marcus Morris. Again, that's another young and mostly unproven bunch.

Lin won't have a Carmelo-like presence in Houston, but he will have an exciting group of young players (much like himself) playing next to him. The Rockets will also get big contributions from Martin and Patterson on offense.

Houston isn't a playoff team in this situation, but it would be a great fit for Lin as a player.