James Harden has officially been introduced as an LA Clipper. In his most recent introductory press conference, he said some interesting things. He talked about fitting in with the team, being on “a leash” in Philly, and more.
In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri tries to make sense of all the things Harden said from his presser and relates them to events that have happened during his career.
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Btw I made a mistake verbally even though I caught it editing, Harden's MVP was in 18. I said 17 on accident. Thoughts on Harden's comments?
I agree with practically everything you said, but just want to point out that when Harden was asked about his he is a system comment he elaborated that what he meant was that he wanted a relationship with his coach on the different schemes during the game and not just be told what to do. He wants to be able to provide feedback and have a coach who's willing to listen to him. He said he thinks he will have that sort of relationship with Ty Lue and then today when Ty Lue was asked he reciprocated the idea.
I think the reason nobody wants him is because he literally said he only wants to be a Clipper
Let's go clips!!!!!
New 4 horsemen ????
I have my doubts …..
Prove me wrong harden !!!!
Lets go clippers!!!!
Get that chip 🏆
F@$& the system !!!! Let's go clips!!!!
It make sense when James Harden stays he’s a system and elaborated in his creative ways that will take pressure off Kawhi and PG13! Now the two wings can dominate on defense with Russ as well!
Westbrook got injured in Hou along with cp , Brooklyn they played 15 games together 76ers the owner lied to him. Stop being such a hater. You been crying and complaining for damn near a week now smh. #HardenIsTheSystem 💙❤️
Clips have to make some more moves, the team is just too guard heavy, the roster needs balance, the more I watch Russ play is the more I just don’t think he’s needed, but since we have him, just have him come off the bench and he just can’t close games. Norm Powell and PJ Tucker should probably be traded, Clips gave up length, they need to find a way to get some back. Clips lost to Lakers because Lakers went big and they have lots of length, we had no constant stream of bodies ( Batum, RoCo and even Morris ) to throw at Bron, that’s a huge mistake. They need to find a way to add height and youth. I’m not a Harden fan but it’s clear this is his last stop, if he messes this up chances are he’s out the league, he’s playing for his nba life this season so I expect him to behave. Clips have some open roster spots, one has to be filled by Nov 15th, they need to start by filling that with height and length, not sure who that’ll be, but it’s a must. Lawerence Frank also has to adjust his view, he seems stuck in an era that doesn’t exist, he’s wasted Clips draft pick with nothing to show, he just gave up two seconds for KMJ and just like that traded him, same with Gordon, gave up a swap then cut Gordon, Frank seems like he doesn’t know what he’s doing, just making it up along the way, not good.
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FACTZ‼️ he is “a system” that doesn’t work in the finals at all. He is a killer in the regular season and that’s all we need from him.
I'm optimistic, Kawhi nor PG has ever played with a 3rd star, this is their first ever super team. At the very least Harden can draw defenders off them, while Russ has been solid he doesn't really do that. I think we do need a trade and I am scared because PJ Tucker is on the squad and we're tiny with him in there. Lue ran some f'd up lineups last game already with him. Need to bolster the 4 and I'll feel a lot better. Also this gives me hope for Zubac, I feel like he's going to benefit the most and that's huge because he's struggled badly, he should be getting some wiiiide open looks under the basket.
As far as his comments, I think he’s just fucking with people.
Harden was redundant in Philly and BK because of their stars, Irving, KD, Harden is a poor defensive core, all scorers, and their centers were sorry. In Philly he was amazing with Embiid, but his game clashed with Maxey's, his protege. LA has a very strong defensive core and Harden's game doesn't seem to clash with Kawhi-PG's at all, maybe WB but I really doubt those 2 and that's what matters most. PG and Kawhi don't need the ball, they just need a ball handler, play maker and spacer to set them up, Harden hits all 3.
great video dude
I think Harden is correct in some ways.. He is really good at what he does, though not ideal, but the SYSYEM couldve had a ring or 2 if not for the Super Duper GSW team.. How did S Nash became an MVP? By designing the offense around his talent and that Suns team shoudve been a chamipion if not for Horry.. It can succeed, however with that said, I hope the Clipps offense will be balanced around him and superb ball movement..
been a long time clips fan, i'm so happy you're putting to words what we're thinking. That press conference, especially after the loss, shows his lack of self-awareness from living in a bubble. I hope Clippers GM and Ty makes Harden humble.
Westbrook is better than harden
He was speaking exclusively about Philly, Philly says "the System". 4 players from the same hometown, L.A?… Brothas Gonna Work it Out. FYI… you was wrong about Westbrook too. Gooo Clippers. It's either you support us or you don't. We don't care.
Just feel blessed the schedule gods gave us all these off days! You look at gs schedule and feel lucky! They alredy have two.back to backs.Go clips!!!!
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As a die hard Russ fan, I’m glad to have harden for playing point when closing out games. They all should definitely start together, and then stagger them based on who’s cold. If harden acts like a diva, say goodbye to the season and the clippers and I will be depressed.