But for me fame is like rocket fuel.

While he struggled early with a couple of bad entry passes and forced shots, Lee showed by the end of the game why the Rockets have prized his services for years.

The rocket stages would then be shipped to the launch site in the very south of China, where it could take advantage of the Earth rotation to maximise its cargo capabilities.

With all of the new faces, this time may be as important to the Rockets as any other team in the NBA.

And with that in mind, I now present to you my general observations and conclusions after watching the first Rockets preseason game.