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Rockets turned 2nd overall pick into a star - but it took far too long

The Houston Rockets have made numerous smart decisions during this era, but they made a critical error in the 2021 NBA Draft. They should have selected Evan Mobley over Jalen Green. Luckily, they were able to turn the pick into a star by trading Green for Kevin Durant.

What's done is done. Mobley has had tremendous success with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's already won a Defensive Player of the Year award, and he'll likely be a perennial candidate.

Just how bad was this decision?

Rockets missed on elite defensive prospect

Gruesome. Heinous.