"Rockets forward Luis Scola wrapped an arm around Jordan Hill's shoulders and walked the rookie back to the Rockets bench, delivering instructions throughout the trip.

Before Hill could take a seat, Rockets assistant coach Jack Sikma stopped him for a few words. After he sat, Rockets director of player development Shawn Respert leaned in to offer more counsel.

Hill listened and nodded, having quickly grown accustomed to the attention, knowing that at every time out — or even dead ball — he could be hearing from Shane Battier, Chuck Hayes or Scola, followed by Sikma or Rick Adelman."