NBA 2019-20: 3 burning questions for Houston Rockets heading into next season

#1 Can Harden and Westbrook co-exist successfully?

Harden and Russ were teammates for three years at OKC, but can their styles mix this time around?

Harden and Westbrook are two of the most dominant ball-handlers in the NBA, usually ending up with the highest usage rate percentages across the league. They are also the only players in league history with 55+ point triple-doubles, which shows both want to play on-ball and are not accustomed to playing often without it.

Westbrook makes his best moves in transition plays and is also good in the mid-post area, as well as when pick-and-rolls are executed well. Integrating his playing style with that of Harden will be difficult, since James prefers a slower pace and requires plenty of ball-watching in possession at times.

There's no doubting the pair's ability, after all, they are MVPs (Westbrook 16/17, Harden 17/18). If they can manage to gel together on-court, developing a deadly understanding, there will be no stopping the Rockets and it's another reason why they are one of the must-watch teams next season.