The Kevin Durant trade has recently been made official after the Houston Rockets originally agreed to trade for the Phoenix Suns in exchange for the superstar back in June. Yesterday, the deal was expanded to a league-record seven teams, now including the Rockets, Suns, Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and Los Angeles Lakers.
Jalen Green, Houston’s leading scorer this past season, was included in the trade for Durant, sending the Rockets’ 2021 draft pick and prominent piece to the Suns along with fan-favorite Dillon Brooks. Durant now joins the core of Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson to improve upon a 52-30 season.
Green took full advantage of his time with the franchise that drafted him, thanking the fans on social media and letting them know he appreciates them. The question that follows is, how will fans remember Green’s tenure with the Rockets?