When we look at this year's Western Conference standings, we will find that there are two very young teams in the top three teams in the West, the Thunder and the Rockets. You must know that in the first two years, these two teams have been at the bottom of the West, and they have been bad teams every year. But a team can't keep swinging, and when it's time to rise, their momentum is clearly unstoppable. Over the years, these two teams have selected young talents by accumulating draft picks, and now it's time for them to challenge for a championship.

The two teams met in the NBA Cup semifinals two days ago. The Thunder were the last team to have the last laugh. The Rockets have a fatal heel against the Thunder. That's that they don't have a consistent finisher at critical moments. Although the Rockets are also very physically gifted and have one of the best defensive abilities in the league, the team does not have a consistent point of attack with the ball, which makes them no match for Alexander in crunch time. The Rockets have done a great job in many areas, and they are no match for the Thunder in that area alone.

So at this stage, the Rockets are very lacking a stable offensive point with the ball. VanVleet isn't a player who can step up and save the team, and Jalen Green isn't that kind of player, and they lack consistency. In particular, Jalen Green's lack of consistent mid-range shooting ability is very lethal. Many fans believe that what the Rockets lack most at present is a player like Harden, who can not only lead the whole team, but also decide the offense at critical moments. And Harden has led the Rockets to the top before, and if Harden chooses to return to the Rockets at this time, it will be the most perfect picture.

The Clippers have been a remnant this season, but they've been a surprise under Harden. But the Clippers have a lot of uncertainties, and Leonard's injury has been a concern. So if Harden has the will to return to the Rockets, I believe that the Rockets management is also willing to promote the return.

Harden has won numerous honors in his career, but only one championship ring is missing. If Harden can win a championship with the Rockets, it will have a special meaning, because this team is the most successful part of his career, and he has created so many accolades and statistics here. Harden's return to this Rockets team to lead this Rockets team to a championship should be a scene that all Harden fans and Rockets fans want to see.