The Houston Rockets are in a frustrating position because they are a talented enough team to make the playoffs and win a round or two. But with the current powerhouse at the top, they are looking like they will always be bridesmaids, never the bride. We’ve seen these types of teams before of course.
Mike D’Antoni‘s 2000’s era Phoenix Suns were the perfect example of a team that every year was good enough to get to the playoffs, but never could get over the hump. Human Highlight reel Dominique Wilkins gets forgotten sometimes as one of the greatest basketball players in the 1980’s because his Atlanta Hawks continuously made the playoffs only to be bounced in the second round year after year.