James Harden to the Clippers - A Halloween Special - Page 4

TawkCards · 11-21-2023, 07:35 AM

It seems like the NBA game has left the style James Harden plays in the past. Harden needs that 2004 Mcgrady era

ninjacookies · 11-22-2023, 11:46 PM

3-0 (though SA may not count as a win this year in many peoples' minds).

Much better synergy now with SCP manning the first team, and WB getting to do whatever-the-hell-he-wants with the bench squad.

Not sure they have much of a shot in the postseason, but their potential ceiling is as high as anyone IF they're firing on all cylinders.

ninjacookies · 12-15-2023, 07:03 PM

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Strangely enough, I think this experiment may somewhat work.

He's an LA native, and Ballmer has pretty much been without incident when it comes to player relations.

And he's great personal friends with WB.

Yes, the risk always exists with strip club patron, but if it's one place that could possibly somewhat salvage his PR relations - it's LA.

It's not like he's completely washed. He's consistently been a top 3 distributor for the greater part of this last decade and still chips in 20+ a night.

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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.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comment...en_became_the/

2 crip affiliates both ballin' out in front of their home city in their revised respective roles. You luv (hate) to see it, depending on local RICO regulations.

ninjacookies · 12-18-2023, 09:57 PM

13-3 since strip club patron's move to the starting 5.

You can hear a pin drop in here the last few weeks..

hermanotarjeta · 12-18-2023, 10:01 PM

So will Harden crack the top 10 all time scoring when all is said and done?

He may pass up some really big names along the way.

Nomad · 12-19-2023, 12:25 AM

Dusting off my James Harden 2nd and 3rd year swatches, stained glass, and golds, including a couple jersey number pieces (what I did during my Covid vacation) and hitting the road to LA.

Hardens I can afford to let go at a loss from whatever peak we reach if Clip nation does good. I'm all in on Nesmith, baby!

fumanchu · 12-19-2023, 01:30 AM

gotta admit, i did not see this win streak coming. hopefully they stay healthy!

sotexcollector · 12-19-2023, 07:50 AM

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gotta admit, i did not see this win streak coming. hopefully they stay healthy!

Staying healthy is the key. It took a while for them to figure it out. Props to have WB come off the bench.

mtr · 12-19-2023, 10:01 AM

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13-3 since strip club patron's move to the starting 5.

You can hear a pin drop in here the last few weeks..

I think people are expecting Kawhi or PG (or both) to go down before the playoffs so it's hard to get excited about this team.

JustinVerlander07 · 12-19-2023, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

13-3 since strip club patron's move to the starting 5.

You can hear a pin drop in here the last few weeks..

It's coming ninja. No reason to overthink right now.

ninjacookies · 12-21-2023, 12:51 AM

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It's coming ninja. No reason to overthink right now.

14-3.

Overthinking not even once.

rustywest · 01-06-2024, 08:36 AM

Time for me to revisit this thread, reevaluate the Harden trade and ask for forgiveness from the basketball gods!

I was very sad when it went down and downright depressed a couple weeks later. Slowly moved into the acceptance phase and currently, as the dust has settled, pretty chuffed with proceedings.

I hated the trade for selfish reasons, it wasn't because I thought Harden was done or he's a quitter or he 'chokes' in playoffs, (that mainstream media stuff is straight junk.) It was mostly because I knew Russ' role would be greatly diminished. He had been thriving, and had bounced back in a huge way from that foul Laker narrative. I wanted that to continue but knew with Harden that would be tough and it was. BUT seeing the team winning and Russ super happy in his reduced role, I'm all aboard. Knock on wood, the trade was genius.

I'm not surprised with Harden's offensive prowess, scoring and facilitating. But I am VERY surprised with how well he has been playing D, sure he will get blown by even now and then but the effort is clear to see. Rotations, close outs, running back in transition. His worst game was that 12pm start time, coincidence? LoLs I think not. You gotta credit the Clippers coaching staff and team culture for getting this to click. James has bought into facilitating as his main objective whilst being the 3rd! scorer. Russ has sacrificed for his team - 20 minutes a night, in 2 stints, pushing pace and bringing energy to his team and the building. Sometimes more, sometimes less but never pouting because his team embrace him unlike that other situation.

Knock on wood everyday... Currently, the Clippers look incredible, they are overwhelming teams with sheer talent and firepower but they can crank it up on D too. I'm not sure I'd take another guy in the playoff's as a No1 over Kawhi Leonard right now, the guys absolutely incredible. PG has been scorching. James is arguably the best pick n roll guy in the league and is so calm and calculated running the offense. His reads and passes are immaculate. Zu has been great after an incredibly limp first 10 games (they said he had a back injury) and is super solid anchoring the D. Clippers have bodies to throw at Joker. Theis was a great get! Then you got 6th man Norm, the absolute perfect guy alongside the Clippers big 3. Doesn't need the ball in his hands, just drills open looks and finishes plays. The Bow legged master, I've grown to love Norm!

Ty Lue is an incredible coach by the way... I don't know what was going on last year behind the scenes with the Morris, RoCo stuff but he is on point this year. Clippers are taking every game seriously and load management this time round is called 4th quarter blow outs.

I still maintain the Clippers would've been good without the big trade but I'll admit, not this good...

6celtics33 · 01-06-2024, 08:47 AM

I’m rooting for the clippers. I love Kawhi. But I still fear disaster looms.

ninjacookies · 01-07-2024, 12:44 AM

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It's coming ninja. No reason to overthink right now.

Your overthought levels are critical, brethren.

ninjacookies · 02-03-2024, 01:59 AM

24-5.

Nomad · 02-03-2024, 01:58 PM

Harden the new CP3? What kind of contract is he locked in with Clippers.

GOATcards · 02-03-2024, 02:31 PM

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24-5.

73-9.

ninjacookies · 02-03-2024, 08:04 PM

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73-9.

Happy to see you not overthinking the obvious Le2024 Fakers in 3 prophecy.

GOATcards · 02-04-2024, 03:03 AM

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Happy to see you not overthinking the obvious Le2024 Fakers in 3 prophecy.

always nice to see Mr. Russell

as for 73-9, and 16-0 in the NFL, the pattern is losing a close one in the terminal championship game

72-10 and 15-1 Da Bears had no troubles closing however

the lesson is crystal clear

have Chicago as your franchise city

Nomad · 02-04-2024, 03:09 AM

I feel like the thread has devolved into morse code. How is Harden doing?

ninjacookies · 02-04-2024, 08:38 PM

25-5.

Amazing how Strip Club Patron's completely transformed the complexion of the offense with his distributing and floor spacing.

All whilst averaging a decade-low 11 shot attempts per game.

Not sure how this full length feature ends, but I'm all the way here for it.

pingbling23 · 02-04-2024, 09:27 PM

We got kawhi, pg, harden, wb, and we’re wondering how they are winning lol.

Nomad · 02-04-2024, 10:44 PM

So was Durant or Irving the Brooklyn jinx, now that we have definitely cleared Harden?

GOATcards · 02-05-2024, 12:38 AM

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We got kawhi, pg, harden, wb, and we’re wondering how they are winning lol.

Health

Come playoff time, assuming health persists, Playoff Kawhi will cancel out Playoff Harden, so it'll all depend on Paul and some Westy

ninjacookies · 02-05-2024, 12:41 AM

They were terrible before the trade.

Harden transformed them. Don't overthink it.

11-22-2023, 11:46 PM	#77
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: 56,358	3-0 (though SA may not count as a win this year in many peoples' minds). Much better synergy now with SCP manning the first team, and WB getting to do whatever-the-hell-he-wants with the bench squad. Not sure they have much of a shot in the postseason, but their potential ceiling is as high as anyone IF they're firing on all cylinders. __________________ #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.

12-18-2023, 09:57 PM	#79
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: 56,358	13-3 since strip club patron's move to the starting 5. You can hear a pin drop in here the last few weeks.. __________________ #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.

12-19-2023, 12:25 AM	#81
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,814	Dusting off my James Harden 2nd and 3rd year swatches, stained glass, and golds, including a couple jersey number pieces (what I did during my Covid vacation) and hitting the road to LA. Hardens I can afford to let go at a loss from whatever peak we reach if Clip nation does good. I'm all in on Nesmith, baby! Last edited by Nomad; 12-19-2023 at 12:33 AM.

02-03-2024, 01:59 AM	#90
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: 56,358	24-5. __________________ #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.

02-04-2024, 08:38 PM	#96
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: 56,358	25-5. Amazing how Strip Club Patron's completely transformed the complexion of the offense with his distributing and floor spacing. All whilst averaging a decade-low 11 shot attempts per game. Not sure how this full length feature ends, but I'm all the way here for it. __________________ #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.

11-21-2023, 07:35 AM	#76
TawkCards Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 233 TawkCards	It seems like the NBA game has left the style James Harden plays in the past. Harden needs that 2004 Mcgrady era

12-18-2023, 10:01 PM	#80
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 20,213	So will Harden crack the top 10 all time scoring when all is said and done? He may pass up some really big names along the way.

12-19-2023, 01:30 AM	#82
fumanchu Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 287	gotta admit, i did not see this win streak coming. hopefully they stay healthy!

01-06-2024, 08:36 AM	#87
rustywest Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 2,688	Time for me to revisit this thread, reevaluate the Harden trade and ask for forgiveness from the basketball gods! I was very sad when it went down and downright depressed a couple weeks later. Slowly moved into the acceptance phase and currently, as the dust has settled, pretty chuffed with proceedings. I hated the trade for selfish reasons, it wasn't because I thought Harden was done or he's a quitter or he 'chokes' in playoffs, (that mainstream media stuff is straight junk.) It was mostly because I knew Russ' role would be greatly diminished. He had been thriving, and had bounced back in a huge way from that foul Laker narrative. I wanted that to continue but knew with Harden that would be tough and it was. BUT seeing the team winning and Russ super happy in his reduced role, I'm all aboard. Knock on wood, the trade was genius. I'm not surprised with Harden's offensive prowess, scoring and facilitating. But I am VERY surprised with how well he has been playing D, sure he will get blown by even now and then but the effort is clear to see. Rotations, close outs, running back in transition. His worst game was that 12pm start time, coincidence? LoLs I think not. You gotta credit the Clippers coaching staff and team culture for getting this to click. James has bought into facilitating as his main objective whilst being the 3rd! scorer. Russ has sacrificed for his team - 20 minutes a night, in 2 stints, pushing pace and bringing energy to his team and the building. Sometimes more, sometimes less but never pouting because his team embrace him unlike that other situation. Knock on wood everyday... Currently, the Clippers look incredible, they are overwhelming teams with sheer talent and firepower but they can crank it up on D too. I'm not sure I'd take another guy in the playoff's as a No1 over Kawhi Leonard right now, the guys absolutely incredible. PG has been scorching. James is arguably the best pick n roll guy in the league and is so calm and calculated running the offense. His reads and passes are immaculate. Zu has been great after an incredibly limp first 10 games (they said he had a back injury) and is super solid anchoring the D. Clippers have bodies to throw at Joker. Theis was a great get! Then you got 6th man Norm, the absolute perfect guy alongside the Clippers big 3. Doesn't need the ball in his hands, just drills open looks and finishes plays. The Bow legged master, I've grown to love Norm! Ty Lue is an incredible coach by the way... I don't know what was going on last year behind the scenes with the Morris, RoCo stuff but he is on point this year. Clippers are taking every game seriously and load management this time round is called 4th quarter blow outs. I still maintain the Clippers would've been good without the big trade but I'll admit, not this good...

01-06-2024, 08:47 AM	#88
6celtics33 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 8,252	I’m rooting for the clippers. I love Kawhi. But I still fear disaster looms.

02-03-2024, 01:58 PM	#91
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,814	Harden the new CP3? What kind of contract is he locked in with Clippers.

02-04-2024, 03:09 AM	#95
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,814	I feel like the thread has devolved into morse code. How is Harden doing?

02-04-2024, 09:27 PM	#97
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,932 pingbling23	We got kawhi, pg, harden, wb, and we’re wondering how they are winning lol.

02-04-2024, 10:44 PM	#98
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,814	So was Durant or Irving the Brooklyn jinx, now that we have definitely cleared Harden?

02-05-2024, 12:41 AM	#100
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: 56,358	They were terrible before the trade. Harden transformed them. Don't overthink it. __________________ #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.