As the Houston Rockets attempt to mount a title run with superstar-caliber scorer Kevin Durant on the roster, the marriage seems rather serendipitous for now, with both parties offering each other the opportunity to define their legacy over the next couple of seasons.
Yet, according to Bill Simmons on a recent episode of his podcast, there is always still the justifiable worry that this stop, like his tenures with every other team he's played for, could end in disaster, leaving the Rockets in a disastrous position as they try to reshape their young core.
Trading for Durant certainly represents a gamble on Houston's part, accelerating their timeline and amping up the urgency for a deep playoff run, and, if it fails to pay off, the team could be looking at yet another reset as their young core enters its prime.