As the Houston Rockets prepare to attempt to mount a deep playoff run this season, they have already been stricken a massive blow by the devastating injury to Fred VanVleet, and it has become clear that only one thing can stop them from being dominant this season: injuries.
Yet, despite their new star, Kevin Durant's, advanced age, he has been relatively healthy over the past two seasons, and, although he will certainly miss a chunk of games, his availability will be the X-Factor that could define the Rockets' season.
Even at age 37, Durant is still at the top of his game, having averaged 26.