Houston Rockets Tilman Fertitta (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta was reportedly one of the leading forces in the Rockets’ decision to trade Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook.
When the Houston Rockets acquired Chris Paul in 2017, the move was met with instant skepticism. Many wondered whether Paul and James Harden would be able to co-exist schematically, as both players had been accustomed to being the focal point of the offense and having the ball in their hands.
But Paul’s insertion into the Rockets’ lineup was a seamless one, as the Rockets posted a 65-17 record, which was the best in franchise history and also the best record in the NBA.