One of the biggest threats to the OKC Thunder winning back-to-back titles this coming year has just been dealt some devastating news.
As first reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL this week, an injury that is considered to be "potentially season-ending."
Considering he's an established All-Star and champion, plays the most important position in the sport, and is the primary guard of the team with the fourth-best odds of dethroning Oklahoma City this coming campaign, his loss is considered to be a significant blow for Houston and, among their faithful followers, the fall of yet another perceived competitor to the Thunder's repeat hopes.