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The James Harden LA Clippers Thread

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by HoustonTexas, Oct 31, 2023.

  1. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    Morey couldn't even get mann? Seems like morey got not much for harden. Clippers were looking to get rid of Morris too.

    The clipper are looking really good.
     
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  2. daywalker02

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    Mann was the one piece the Clips were not willing to part with.
     
  3. SamFisher

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    Are you serious?

    I'm no fan of stone but you'd rather have mid 30s Robert Covington and Marcus Morris?
     
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  4. Os Trigonum

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    need a poll for predictions about how he'll mess this one up within a year
     
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  5. Os Trigonum

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  6. Dredd

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    Championship Szn
     
  7. lnchan

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    Immaculate grid just got easier for any ex-Rocket.
     
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    Entitled clown gets what he wants again
     
  9. wlekfjv923n

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    If you're the Clippers, why do you do this? Sixers had no leverage and it's way early in the season
     
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    I think this is going to go as well as the LeBron-Davis-Westbrook-Howard "superteam" did.

    First of all, it's a terrible fit. Westbrook and Harden are both among the most ball-dominant players in NBA history, while Leonard and George love to pound the ball while they hunt for their shots. It's one thing to pair Curry and Durant where both, especially Curry, can function off the ball. None of these guys have notable off-ball games.

    And second, Westbrook and Harden are way past their primes. So while the name value is high, the "superness" of this superteam is a lot lower. Much like Westbrook and Howard in that would-be Lakers juggernaut.
     
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  12. Loneyroy7

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    I wonder how soon he'll play after him needing to "ramp up" in Philly.
     
  13. jim1961

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    So both LA teams are top heavy, injury prone and old.

    My prediction is that father time always wins.
     
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  14. Os Trigonum

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    LA, where aging stars go to die
     
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  15. SamFisher

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    Disagree - George is an pretty good catch & shoot player. It's a shame we never brought him to Houston.

    You're right Kashi is odd , but he's probably going to play his usual 41 games.

    Russ - who cares. Needs to go back to the bench. He might even be moved.

    Harden is still an elite passer who gets the guys the ball in their preferred spots, and George and Leonard need that at this point (when they're even out there).

    Playoffs - Denver is gonna outscore everyone anyway
     
  16. Manny Ramirez

    Manny Ramirez The Music Man

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    What a great example James Harden sets for young people - pout and be a douchebag until you get your way! I never thought that strategy would work but this clown has pulled it off THREE times! Too bad it won’t help this loser win a ring.
     
  17. icewill36

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    you're out of your mind. look at the skill sets of those clippers players vs the lakers. it's an infinitely better fit.
     
  18. RocketDream

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    I guess we'll see who's out of their mind. Since you're positing that they have four superstars who fit perfectly, anything short of the NBA Finals means you were deeply wrong.
     
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    SWAG CHAMPS
     
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    Nah. To borrow Doug MacArthur's famous quote: "Old stars never die. They just become washed and grumpy."
     
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