Appreciative. It’s the one word that summarizes John Wall’s first — and possibly only — season with the Houston Rockets. When Rafael Stone made the decision to acquire Wall in a trade with the Washington Wizards, the five-time All-Star was brought in as a final attempt to pair James Harden with a high-caliber guard on Houston’s quest to win an NBA championship.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Harden, the unorthodox yet interesting pairing got off to a promising start. Harden and Wall led the Rockets to a 122-119 victory over the Kings, combining for 55 points and 17 assists in the win.