Why the Rockets’ Unprecedented Lineup Could Redefine NBA History Forever
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka officially announced their jumbo lineup as the starting unit on opening night:
Amen Thompson
Kevin Durant
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun
Steven AdamsHouston will now have the tallest starting lineup in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/k14DGM9DlO
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) October 20, 2025
The Rockets were already a large team, but they got even bigger when they lost Fred VanVleet.
VanVleet would have easily been the smallest star on the team, especially alongside these players.



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