American News: The Rockets need Durant to score as himself, and the team culture will not change because of him

June 27th News Earlier, in the latest episode of "First Take" aired by ESPN, well-known sports reporters Tim MacMahon and Markieff Morris were about what role the Rockets might need Kevin Durant to play in the 2025-26 season. "Houston may need Durant to be a more active verbal leader," said Morris. But Tim MacMahon strongly objected to this. In a long tweet, Tim MacMahon made it clear that the Rockets only need to score and revive the half-court offense.

Tim MacMahon said: "Durant's social media profile reads: 'I am myself, keep a low profile,' and that's all the Rockets need him to do. They don't need a passionate speech. This team doesn't need to change their culture. Over the past few years, they have done a huge and successful cultural transformation. It started with hiring Ime Uduka and signing Fred van Van Vleet. Steven Adams is another veteran who has won a lot of money and his speech resonates when needed." "There is no leadership vacuum for this team. This team has a great culture. They are tough and tenacious. What they need is scoring, and Durant can deliver that in piles. That's all he needs to do in Houston."