Kevin Durant given Phoenix flashbacks after Fred VanVleet news

Houston Rockets v Phoenix Suns | Chris Coduto/GettyImagesThe Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant to get buckets. With Fred VanVleet's injury, it looks like they may need playmaking from him as well.

That is suboptimal. Before the injury, every player on the roster had a well-defined role. VanVleet's was pivotal - he was to be the team's organizer. VanVleet was responsible for setting up the offense and getting his teammates involved.

Now, he won't be around. So, every Rocket has to step up their playmaking to some extent. That includes Durant:

And it's giving him flashbacks to his time with the Suns.

Rockets' Kevin Durant lands in familiar territory

In Phoenix, the absence of playmaking was by…