Join the Rockets! Is it redemption or a new "destruction"?

On July 7, the NBA's Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns teamed to drop a bombshell in the league - Durant's deal to join the Rockets was finally settled. This news instantly caused a storm in the basketball world, and major media and fans rushed to tell each other, as if the whole world was boiling because of this deal. The Rockets officially announced Durant's joining the deal as soon as they were completed. They couldn't wait, fearing that the night would grow and dream would be too long, which shows how eager they are to get this superstar. As for the Suns on the other side, they were busy discussing a big contract for Booker and focused on it. When they realized that Durant's transaction was already for sure and there was no chance of regret.

Durant, now 36 years old, performed amazingly with the Suns last season, played 62 regular season games, averaged 36.5 minutes per game, and was able to score 26.6 points, 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 26.6 points, 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Such data is a very dazzling existence even if you look at the entire alliance. With his current state, many people believe that even if Xiaoshuai reaches 40 years old, he will still be a hot commodity for various teams in the NBA field. And from the contract perspective, Durant is currently eligible to sign a two-year, $122 million maximum salary with the Rockets in advance. If he waits patiently for 6 months, the amount of the contract can be signed will increase by 2 million, which means he can get a two-year, $124 million contract. Durant turned 37 in September this year, and his current contract has one year left, with a salary of about $54.71 million in the 2025-26 season.

Speaking of Durant, he recently had a fierce "passionate interaction" with netizens on social media, and the topic of this discussion is related to the Nets he once played for. We all know that the three giants formed by the Nets, Durant, Irving and Harden, were highly expected by countless fans, and everyone is full of hope that these three superstars can join hands to bring a championship trophy to the Nets. But who would have thought that a series of unexpected things happened one after another, eventually leading to the departure of the three giants one after another, and their former glorious dreams shattered, and they "split up in an unhappy way" in an unhappy way.

Now, some netizens used the Rockets to secretly mock Durant, saying that KD would destroy the Rockets as he did in the past. As soon as this remark came out, Durant could not sit still. He might still be able to see the beauty leisurely on weekdays, but when he encountered such remarks, he immediately started the "strike mode" and replied directly: "Show me the evidence that I destroyed a team. Please show it to me." The netizen was not outdone. For example, during the Nets, he said that Tsai Chongxin messed up in dealing with Irving, and then Durant applied for a deal.

In the eyes of this netizen, Durant should have shown a spirit of unity at that time, not a negative game. After all, in order to get Durant, the Nets lost a lot of key assets. In response, Durant responded: "The transaction application allows you to obtain the assets accumulated for the future. I don't think I have destroyed anything. When I was there, the home court was full." But netizens still refused and insisted: "KD has killed this momentum." Durant responded helplessly and aggrievedly: "Is it all my fault?"

In my opinion, it is really biased to throw the blame for the disintegration of the Nets' Big Three on Durant. The Nets were in chaos at that time, and Irving was frequently absent due to off-court factors, and the team's chemistry was severely damaged. There are very few opportunities for the three giants to join together at the same time, and there is no time to run in tactics and cultivate tacit understanding. In that chaotic situation, it is difficult for players to devote themselves to the game. How can they expect the team to maintain a good record and move steadily towards the championship?

Durant joins the Rockets now, which is undoubtedly a huge improvement in strength for the Rockets. Rockets general manager Stone said that the team's lineup configuration is currently in a complementary state. Durant's arrival can not only help the team improve offensive firepower and become the team's scoring guarantee at critical moments; at the same time, the team can also protect him well, allowing him to play in a relatively comfortable environment.

Judging from the Rockets' existing lineup, with Durant as a strong scoring point and the cooperation of other players, their competitiveness in the Western Conference will be greatly enhanced in the new season, and they will even have the strength to compete for the championship. For Durant personally, this may be another important turning point in his career. He is eager to prove himself in the Rockets and lead the team to the top.