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Rockets general manager Daryl Morey officially introduced Harden on Monday, calling him a "foundational" player for the teams ultimate goal of returning to title contention. Harden, last seasons Sixth Man of the Year, joined Houston in a stunning trade with Oklahoma City on Saturday night. "James Harden is a player we can build around, and continue to improve the team around his skills," Morey said. "Hes an elite offensive player, a complete player. He can pass, shoot, attack the basket. Even though hes a gold medallist , an Olympian and made the Finals, I still think hes an underrated player. Hes absolutely someone who, when they see him step into the role of a star for the Houston Rockets, people are going to realize just how good he is." The Rockets traded shooting guard Kevin Martin and first-round draft pick Jeremy Lamb to Oklahoma City, along with future draft picks. Coupled with Jeremy Lin, Morey is hoping that Houstons new high-profile backcourt and the salary cap space created by the deal will attract another star to Houston in the near future. The Rockets have overhauled their roster since finishing 34-32 last season and missing the playoffs for the third straight year. Houston added Lin and centre Omer Asik to join Chandler Parsons and Patrick Patterson in the projected starting lineup. "Now our job is to add another significant player or have one of our young guys develop into an All-Star-calibre player," Morey said. "You probably need two to really be a championship contender. Were not there yet, but weve got multiple young players who can take that step forward." Harden was finalizing a long-term contract with Houston on Monday. He says hell be ready to play when the Rockets open the regular season in Detroit on Wednesday. "Im excited to be here," Harden said. "The organization has done a great job, theyve made me feel welcome. 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But NBA Commissioner David Stern, acting on behalf of the league-owned New Orleans Hornets, vetoed the deal that would have brought Lamar Odom to the Hornets, along with Luis Scola, Martin, Goran Dragic and a first-round pick. "A GM in 1950 would say to win the title, youve got to have an All-Star player," Morey said. "We feel like we have one now, and frankly, we want more than one. But youve got to get one first, and were going to move forward from there." Harden says hell wear the same No. 13 in Houston that he wore in Oklahoma City. "Its a new journey for me," Harden said. "Its a new growth for me, to do something special, being one of the focal points of this offence. Its a great opportunity." Morey expects Harden to start Houstons regular-season opener, a decision ultimately up to coach Kevin McHale. Harden said hes ready to play, even though he was practicing with his new team for the first time on Monday afternoon. "I mesh with anyone," Harden said. 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Morey, like McHale, expects Harden to make a seamless transition into a featured role with the Rockets. "Hes had plenty of minutes and weve studied him, believe me," Morey said. "I dont see it as an issue at all." ' ' '