Today, former Nuggets coach Malone talked about Rockets center Shen Jing on the program "NBA Countdown".

"Shen Jing is now a bit like the role we had Nikola Jokic play in Denver. He can organize fast breaks and initiate offense. Shen Jing leads the preseason data list with more than 8 assists per game. He can serve as the core of offense in the low post, elbow area and high post." Malone said.

Shenjing played three games in the preseason, averaging 13.3 points, 8.7 assists, 7.3 rebounds, 2.7 turnovers, and 2.0 steals in 24.1 minutes per game.