Nowadays it seems like you have to team up with superstars in order to even have a shot at the championship. Since James Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets and is no longer alongside Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, he’s decided to bring some help to him. Read more after the jump.
The Houston Rockets considered landing All-Star guard James Harden, 23, the most significant step in their rebuilding but far from the final move necessary to build a contender.
His success in his first season as a go-to scorer and offensive focal point has been key to their 28-24 record and will bring him his first All-Star Game appearance Feb. 17.
The Rockets hope his play will just be the start of his contributions, to be followed by a role as a compelling draw for their next star.
“I hope so,” Harden said. “I’ve built some friendships these last couple years, this summer and throughout the time playing. They know what kind of person I am, how hard-working I am, knowing I want to win. I hope that becomes a factor of wanting to come to Houston and trying to win championships.”
Houston is set to be one of the major players in the upcoming free agency after the cleared a ton of cap space hoping to land Dwight Howard.
