The Houston Rockets shook things up this offseason, and their big move is already aging well.
This summer, the Rockets opted to make arguably the biggest splash of the entire offseason. Just hours before the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers tipped off Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Rockets stole the spotlight by trading for Kevin Durant.
Although Durant’s two-plus years in Phoenix didn’t work out as planned, his ability to bring star power to the Rockets is undeniable. Considering Durant’s collection of work from his nearly two decades in the league, it’s hard to argue against Houston’s blockbuster decision.
One of the Best We’ve Ever Seen
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In a recent article from [CBS Sports](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-all-quarter-century-teams-lebron-kobe-steph-are-locks-but-center-and-power-forward-debates-get-tricky/) naming its All-Quarter Century teams, Durant landed on the second team. A unanimous selection for the second-team small forward spot, the former MVP might have landed on the first team if CBS went positionless.
However, like in many other situations in his career, Durant is unfortunately playing the same position as LeBron James. Still, Durant has racked up 15 All-Star appearances, four scoring titles and a couple of Finals MVPs.
That list could easily continue, but the bottom line is that Durant is undeniably one of the greatest players the league has ever seen. For the Rockets, Durant should provide a big boost offensively.
For a team that struggled with clutch-time offense and outside shooting last season, adding one of the most efficient isolation scorers ever should fix most of those issues. While Houston will be asking Durant to take on a large load, it won’t be anything the perennial All-NBA forward hasn’t seen.