Fred VanVleet's heartfelt farewell to former Houston Rockets teammates Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green marks a significant chapter in the team's evolution. After joining the Rockets in 2023 amidst a dismal period of consecutive seasons with the worst record in the Western Conference, the trio helped catalyze an impressive turnaround. Under their leadership, Houston achieved a remarkable 52-30 record, securing the second seed in the West.

However, Brooks has been traded as part of a deal to acquire All-Star Kevin Durant from Phoenix, leading to emotional tributes from VanVleet. His messages celebrated the cultural shift both Brooks and Green contributed to during their time in Houston. Looking ahead, VanVleet remains a key figure, with the organization deciding on his future as the starting point guard while the team integrates Durant into their lineup alongside Jabari Smith Jr.