Whomever the Houston Rockets tab as their next head coach had better be exceptional.
Because the challenge of leading that team—loaded with a superstar, laden with expectations and laboring under the weight of wasted potential—certainly is.
Tricky Talent
There are plenty of squads with talent, but few have a brand as uncertain or unstable as Houston's.
James Harden is treading dangerously close to the midcareer Carmelo Anthony nadir. Fair or not, Harden is gaining a reputation as a selfish player—one who produces statistically but can't provide enough little things or leadership to elevate his teammates.
"Harden is a tremendous player, but he's not bringing it for the team," former Rockets player Robert Reid told KHOU 11 Sports in Houston, via ESPN.com. "I'm sorry, I'm just going to say it. Harden looks after Harden."
Every NBA team is some version of a hierarchy, and the top of the heap is more valuable than the foundation. If the best player on the roster isn't setting a strong example (whether by word, deed, commitment, ...
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