No matter where you land in life, there is no place like home. Of course, that’s not to say you should never leave. There is value in seeing the rest of the world. Chances are, you’ll grow from doing so. We’re simply saying that it’s never too late to go back. The same holds true for NBA players.

Most of them won’t play for their home team. Players don’t control which team they’re drafted to, and they don’t control which teams pursue them via trades or free agency, either.

Even in this age of player empowerment, players can’t just select their team at will. 

On the other hand, sometimes, the stars align. If a player’s hometown team has a need for a player with their skillset, they could pursue them.

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For example, the Houston Rockets would do well to bring Houstonian Jarred Vanderbilt on board. At 23, he fits their timeline, and he’d be a nice fit with their young core as well. 

Here’s a deal that has the Rockets bringing Vanderbilt home.