James Harden to the Clippers - A Halloween Special - Page 3

drobfan8 · 10-31-2023, 11:49 PM

I actually think this works to some degree also.

Can they win a title? Maybe. They have Kawhi. PG is pretty inconsistent though, but can go on runs.

They should be high up int he standings, can they beat a Denver? Not sure.

Harden's last chance surely. I'm just annoyed he got what he wanted. I wish these types would get screwed over more.

rustywest · 11-09-2023, 09:21 AM

The Clippers are a mess right now. Only 2 games with Harden but they haven't cracked 100. 3 straight losses since the trade...

rustywest · 11-09-2023, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

Great write up.

Thanks, its good to know there are still people out here capable of reading more than a paragraph. And it was a fresh wound...

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Originally Posted by brothertona

He even tossed in a Lebron jab, quite impressive.

No worries, LeBron has tricked a large portion of the Laker fanbase. I'm happy to discuss if you are civil...

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Originally Posted by 6celtics33

I can’t even look at it. Hate it for Kawhi.

Agreed. Right now, I feel sorry for Whi. But I'm curious, how did you feel for Whi when Russ joined the Clippers? 99% of 'experts' said Russ was washed but he looked stellar alongside Leonard and I even read someplace both he and PG were getting the best looks of their career. They are going to have to stagger Russ & Harden for this bogus trade to look halfway decent.

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Originally Posted by fumanchu

as a clippers fan, i am not happy. i feel like this will ruin the chemistry.

Super early returns are in and its not looking good...

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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

I don't get why people are hating on the Sixers side of the trade.

Harden's an expiring making 35M. PJ is pretty much washed and still making over 10M the next two years. How much was Harden getting this past offseason on a 1 year deal? I don't think he would have gotten even 40M.

They take on 30M of "dead money" for two first rounders and a pick swap. RoCo and KJ are decent rotation players, specially for the money.

I think this also puts them in a prime position to trade Tobi and some of those picks for a better player.

You are forgetting Batum, both he and RoCo are sorely missed already in Clipperland. KM Jr is a project, he has limitations but if you can utilize his strengths he has something. Youth and athleticism is very useful for the reg season grind! I'm on PJ bucket watch, I'll take the under on 1.5 field goals per game. I think PJ has some utility against bigger, slower Centers/Forwards but they are a dime a dozen in the modern NBA. He gets blown by when he presses up and his 'famous' corner 3 has left the building. If he can snare 3 offensive boards a game its a win at this point LoL

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Originally Posted by mfw13

The problem with offensive firepower is that there is still only one basketball, and only one person can shoot it at a time....

Personally, I think Harden and his iso-ball are much more likely to hurt the Clippers offense than help it....

KhalDrogo · 11-11-2023, 12:20 AM

yiguiri2002 · 11-11-2023, 12:30 AM

Trade's looking great for the Sixers. Batum and RoCo look like legit rotation players and complement Embiid.

ninjacookies · 11-11-2023, 12:57 AM

He's actually shooting quite efficiently. But barely shooting.

Also, Worstbrook needs to go back to the bench and lead the second squad. Strip Club Patron's still the better distributor and shooter. The current lineup makes zero sense.

drobfan8 · 11-11-2023, 06:07 AM

Kawhi looked like he actually tried this game.

Man was PG bad.

Great win for Dallas.

pingbling23 · 11-11-2023, 10:33 AM

Worstbrook

gomiamigo · 11-11-2023, 10:45 AM

Trade looking amazing for 76ers, getting off Harden and the PJ contract, two great rotational players added so they have depth for the first time in 10+ years, 2 firsts, a pick swap and 2 2nds added, all expiring deals....Daryl confirmed genius.

spurs50fan · 11-11-2023, 11:58 AM

Just saw it but that Mavs announcer went IN

yiguiri2002 · 11-11-2023, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

Trade looking amazing for 76ers, getting off Harden and the PJ contract, two great rotational players added so they have depth for the first time in 10+ years, 2 firsts, a pick swap and 2 2nds added, all expiring deals....Daryl confirmed genius.

It's still crazy to me that people thought it was a bad trade when it happened. Harden's value was at an all time low, they got plenty of assets on the trade. And I'm higher on Harden than most I think.

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Originally Posted by spurs50fan

Just saw it but that Mavs announcer went IN

All-time rant. Didn't skip a beat, to the point, extremely rational and quick. Man was spitting facts.

TheGZA · 11-11-2023, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by spurs50fan

Just saw it but that Mavs announcer went IN

An all-timer takedown of a player. Goodness. And nothing he said was wrong

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GOATcards · 11-11-2023, 05:29 PM

https://sports.yahoo.com/mavericks-a...064733024.html

KhalDrogo · 11-12-2023, 07:14 PM

ninjacookies · 11-12-2023, 08:28 PM

Still a super weird fit. James is designed to be the full time pg (dude averaged nearly 11 dimes with Philly), but yet they still have him splitting duties with WB?

At least have a suitable plan in place if you're acquiring a player.

Either place him or WB in staggered configurations leading different units or don't play them at all. Because both in the backcourt is idiocy.

mtr · 11-13-2023, 03:56 AM

I enjoyed watching James on the Sixers and he definitely should have been All Star last year but I guess that wasn't enough for him. Not sure what the guy needs to be happy but I don't think he's going to find it on the Clippers.

Round Mound · 11-13-2023, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mtr

I enjoyed watching James on the Sixers and he definitely should have been All Star last year but I guess that wasn't enough for him. Not sure what the guy needs to be happy but I don't think he's going to find it on the Clippers.

He wants to be surrounded by stars who can each score 30pts with only touches in the last 3 seconds of the 20% possessions where he doesn't shoot the ball himself. His teammates also need to be experts at defending 4 on 5.

fumanchu · 11-13-2023, 10:55 AM

gomiamigo · 11-13-2023, 12:11 PM

I think the 76ers won the trade, jus sayin.

JustinVerlander07 · 11-13-2023, 05:45 PM

Russ getting pulled late in the game and his reaction.

Harden effect is already happening!!!

The Accountant · 11-15-2023, 12:32 AM

Clippers figuring it out? close one in denver right now

rustywest · 11-15-2023, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The Accountant

Clippers figuring it out? close one in denver right now

Figuring it out? Yeah, figuring out that the trade made them smaller, older, slower and worse on both ends of the floor.

Tyronn Lue down to an 8 man rotation in November with injury prone stars

It was their best showing post Harden, and he looks ok individually on O but his arrival has ruined the chemistry on a number of levels.

KhalDrogo · 11-15-2023, 06:05 AM

msink28 · 11-15-2023, 09:57 AM

I just don't think the Clippers have had any chemistry since Kawhi got there, not as if there was much chemistry before he got there.

There are these moments when you think you'll see the Kawhi that carved everybody up in the 2010s, like game 1 vs. Phoenix last year or that 2021 Mavs series but then he's hurt and it's gone. Same goes for PG13, you think from time to time you might see that guy for the Pacers or Thunder but then it's gone.

Harden doesn't really move the needle for them but they'll probably find him useful when half their team gets injured in the next month.

ninjacookies · 11-20-2023, 10:11 PM

Now 2-0 since strip club patron's taken sole possession of PG duties.

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ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,263	He's actually shooting quite efficiently. But barely shooting. Also, Worstbrook needs to go back to the bench and lead the second squad. Strip Club Patron's still the better distributor and shooter. The current lineup makes zero sense. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

11-11-2023, 06:07 AM	#57
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11-09-2023, 09:21 AM	#52
rustywest Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 2,688	The Clippers are a mess right now. Only 2 games with Harden but they haven't cracked 100. 3 straight losses since the trade...

11-11-2023, 10:33 AM	#58
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11-11-2023, 10:45 AM	#59
gomiamigo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in your head Posts: 10,923 esmoney gomiamigo	Trade looking amazing for 76ers, getting off Harden and the PJ contract, two great rotational players added so they have depth for the first time in 10+ years, 2 firsts, a pick swap and 2 2nds added, all expiring deals....Daryl confirmed genius. __________________ IG: KevinDurant35Cards

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ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,263	Still a super weird fit. James is designed to be the full time pg (dude averaged nearly 11 dimes with Philly), but yet they still have him splitting duties with WB? At least have a suitable plan in place if you're acquiring a player. Either place him or WB in staggered configurations leading different units or don't play them at all. Because both in the backcourt is idiocy. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

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mtr Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 222	I enjoyed watching James on the Sixers and he definitely should have been All Star last year but I guess that wasn't enough for him. Not sure what the guy needs to be happy but I don't think he's going to find it on the Clippers.

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11-15-2023, 09:57 AM	#74
msink28 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,274	I just don't think the Clippers have had any chemistry since Kawhi got there, not as if there was much chemistry before he got there. There are these moments when you think you'll see the Kawhi that carved everybody up in the 2010s, like game 1 vs. Phoenix last year or that 2021 Mavs series but then he's hurt and it's gone. Same goes for PG13, you think from time to time you might see that guy for the Pacers or Thunder but then it's gone. Harden doesn't really move the needle for them but they'll probably find him useful when half their team gets injured in the next month.

11-20-2023, 10:11 PM	#75
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,263	Now 2-0 since strip club patron's taken sole possession of PG duties. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.