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James "I need about a 10-game window" Harden finishes his 11th game with 11/2/4 and 3 TOs in a loss against the Jokic, Murray, and Gordon-less Nuggets (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by northernjigby@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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The Clippers are now 4-7 since trading for Harden, or 0-1 in his "ready" state.

Memes aside, he was okay this game, but okay isn't good enough when you're with a fully healthy Clippers vs a Reggie Jackson-led Nuggets.

Harden isn't exactly playing terribly as a Clippers, but at this point in his career, it's hard to justify an offence-first player on a team as offensively stacked as the Clippers when they're in desperate need of some more off-ball movement.

Harden is looking to secure a max extension, we'll have to see what kind of contract he can muster as he gets more into game shape as the season progresses.

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[–] indoninjah@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I don't think it's right to lump Russ and Harden into the same category. Russ has done basically everything right in the past year or so. Got bought out, signed with a team, came in and played his ass off in the playoffs, and accepted a modest contract. Accepted the third fiddle role to PG and Kawhi, accepted the 4th fiddle role with Harden, and accepted a bench role.

On the flip side, I could genuinely see Harden just retiring or going overseas or something if he doesn't get his way. I really can't see him taking a contract close to what Russ accepted this offseason.

[–] LordClive88@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Well said. Honestly annoys me seeing casuals teeing off on Russ. He was the only Clipper who played with any sort of passion or intensity yesterday. He also notched a double double in 26 minutes. Would’ve been close to a triple double if shots were falling and Harden was willing to take an open shot. If you watch the games he is so clearly not the issue.