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.
Can’t believe he lost out on 250 million dollars by refusing to sign the max extension, then not taking the player option with the 76ers so they could sign PJ. Oof. His lack of effort, hustle on defense is exposed, he doesn’t move or cut without the ball, he doesn’t set picks for his teammates, he doesn’t have the athleticism to drive to the basket as often. He’s completely washed.