Kevin Durant may be 36, but his game remains elite. Last season, he averaged 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists—on surgical

Last season, he averaged 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists—on surgical efficiency. Despite missing 20 games, he was still the Suns’ offensive anchor.

Now, he arrives in Houston as the centerpiece of a revamped roster. Surrounded by rising talents like Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson, plus veteran playmaker Fred VanVleet, Durant steps in as the Rockets’ go-to star.

In a loaded Western Conference, filled with marquee names and title-hungry teams, Durant is quietly flying under the radar as a dark horse MVP candidate.

If his scoring ticks up and the Rockets make a real playoff push, don’t be surprised if the MVP chatter starts to circle back his way. ‍♂️