Spanish big man Usman Garuba didn’t play much in his rookie NBA season with the Houston Rockets, largely due to injuries. But when he did play, it was clear that he could make an impact without scoring.
Take, for example, the April 1 game versus Sacramento. In 30 minutes played, Garuba shot 0-for-3 from the field and did not score a single point. Yet, Garuba grabbed 14 rebounds over that period, dished out three assists, and blocked two shots. Most telling is that Houston was +12 with Garuba on the court and -17 in the 18 minutes he was off.
