Most pundits agree that acquiring Kevin Durant was a smart move by the Houston Rockets. Some would say that just moving off of Jalen Green's contract was a beneficial move.
"I think just getting off of the Jalen Green deal...is good enough."
-Alex Schlecht, The Athletic
It's a harsh thing to say. Sometimes, the truth hurts. Green had been a problematic player for the Rockets for his entire tenure with the team.
When the Rockets selected him with the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, hopes were high.