As the Houston Rockets acquired superstar Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade this offseason, it was certainly with the intention of revolutionizing their offense and, in the process, elevating their already ascendant roster towards true contention.
Now, however, young wing Amen Thompson, with his recent comments on the Young Man and the Three podcast, has elucidated why Durant's offensive gravity, and his ability to pull double teams from opposing defenses, could have a massive impact on the Rockets' offensive freedom this season.
Thompson, who will turn 23 this season, is also set to take a massive step forward, and his excitement about playing with one of the best scorers of our generation is an encouraging sign for his development.