The Rockets could easily have made moves in the past two seasons to avoid finishing with the NBA’s worst records. Yet, the emphasis on prospect development and draft capital — even at the expense of short-term losses, embarrassment, and perhaps fewer ticket purchases — now has Houston’s post-James Harden rebuild in an enviable spot.
While third-year general manager Rafael Stone deserves much of the credit for the organizational philosophy, it’s also required the backing of Rockets ownership, starting with Tilman Fertitta.
In the latest The Lowe Post podcast, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon explains:
