The Rockets probably haven’t gone out to the crossroads at midnight to barter their soul for impeccable blues guitar skills, and a mesmerizing presence.
They’re at a franchise crossroads all the same, and they have to make a decision, they have to choose a road to the future.
Like most crossroads, one can head off in one of four directions. For the sake of fun, clarity, or lack of clarity, let’s label these directions.
- North - Do the Rockets continue, more or less as they’ve been, down a road of trying to develop the young talent they’ve drafted, while adding more in the upcoming draft?