Try to imagine a scenario over the years where the majority of pundits in the NBA Commentariat would think the Rockets got it right. It’s tough, isn’t it?
They overwhelmingly did not when the Rockets traded for Chris Paul last summer. Sure, a few brave souls said “Yeah, that’s going to work great.” but their voices were drowned out in chorus of negativity. We were told, to our shock and dismay, that “there’s only one ball”.
This summer has been a cakewalk for doubters. Instead of adding a HoF player, the Rockets lost a starter in Trevor Ariza, and an important reserve in Luc Mbah a Moute.