The Houston Rockets are preparing to get their veteran players back for next season, a vital piece to the team's perfomance next year. However, each of the most impactful veterans could not finish the year due to injuries. As these players get older, will they be able to return to their level of play before their injuries? Fred VanVleet was the first major injury to hit the Rockets, suffering an ACL injury before the season even began. His injury caused a ripple for the rest of the season, forcing Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard to step up into a larger, on-ball role for the offense. Those young players weren't able to recreate VanVleet's unique ball security, taking away one of the super powers of the Rockets' offense from the prior season. VanVleet's game hasn't been dependent on his athleticism at any point in his career. His ability to knock down shots and initiate offense could be a factor of his game that stays at a high level after he recovers.…