The Houston Rockets' Secret Weapon for NBA Championship Bid
The Texan franchise seems a step below the favorites, but they might have an ace up their sleeve for the postseason.
Certain doubts season the competitive future of Houston Rockets, with performances below expectations from some of their stars and injuries to others. However, they are perfectly positioned in the Western Conference. Holding the third position at this stage of the season bodes well as they have room for improvement. Fred VanVleet could be the catalyst for a quality leap.
Yes, you read that right. The serious injury suffered by the player who was supposed to be the starting point guard and undisputed compass of a great and sturdy team plunged Houston Rockets into complete disarray, limiting their progression so far this season. Reed Sheppard has been a pleasant surprise, but it is clear that they still lack a point guard to provide consistency to the team and lead the offensive game. Despite this, and the doubts surrounding Smith Jr, Amen, Sengun, and Durant's unruly nature, the Texans are third and are licking their lips at the prospect of Fred VanVleet returning.
"There is still a possibility that I can return to compete this season. Perhaps it's not the smartest move, but if I feel good at the end of the regular season and they tell me there are no medical risks, I will want to help the team," said VanVleet in a podcast. He could provide quality minutes off the bench or, at the very least, offer significant morale boost to a Houston Rockets team that needs to believe in themselves to explore their limits.
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