He averaged a career - high 14.9 points in 72 games last season but shot 39.4 percent from the field and 33.4 percent from 3 - point range .
The Rockets envisioned the 6 - 8 Ariza developing into a dependable scoring threat on the wing .
Ariza averaged a career - high 14.9 points in 72 games last season but shot 39.4 percent from the field and 33.4 percent from 3 - point range .
The Rockets envisioned the 6 - 8 Ariza developing into a dependable scoring threat on the wing .