For a third consecutive year, the Houston Rockets are preparing to enter into a season as a legitimate title contender.
They have the stars, they have the versatility, they have the experience and they have some depth. However, such lofty expectations comes with a lot of pressure. If they underperform, as they did last season, criticism from the media and fans will ensue and we could see more roster and coaching staff changes.
You can bet many of the individuals on this team are feeling a lot of pressure to prove themselves this upcoming season too. James Harden, as the leader and face of the franchise, will have to carry the biggest offensive load night in and night out.