As we saw with both the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns in recent years, acquiring Durant does not necessarily guarantee euphoria. The Nets were never able to break through with Durant on the roster, and the Suns didn't even make the playoffs during his final season with the team.

The Houston Rockets decided to make a splash move for Kevin Durant in order to take that next step toward a title, and this move was perfect.

The biggest move of the summer offseason was the Rockets bolstering their chances of a trip to the NBA Finals next year by acquiring league legend Kevin Durant. The 15-time All-Star brings exactly what this very young team needed. An elite go-to scorer in clutch moments. And a veteran player with a championship resume.