As a data analyst who's built predictive models for NBA teams, I’m here to dissect the shockwave of the Durant-to-Rockets trade. Is this a championship-caliber move or a statistical suicide? With real-time shot charts, salary cap math, and defensive efficiency metrics, I break down why ESPN’s B+ rating might be generous—and why even aging legends need a perfect system to win. Spoiler: The answer lives in the numbers, not the hype.