The Houston Rockets ended up winning the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, acquiring the superstar forward from the Phoenix Suns in a major blockbuster trade. In order to get Durant, the Rockets had to give up rising star guard Jalen Green.

Due to his history with head coach Ime Udoka, Kevin Durant may have some influence over his trade to the Rockets. Udoka, as an assistant coach with the Nets, grew close to Durant, a connection that many speculate factored into the Rockets’ decision to trade for Kevin, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.

That's because the Rockets traded the No. 10 and No. 59 picks to the Phoenix Suns in order to acquire Kevin Durant last week, leaving Houston without a selection. Although the Rockets entertained trading to get back into the draft,