James Harden Gets His Way Again | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Russillo breaks down the James Harden to the Clippers trade from all angles, including how this impacts the Clippers, why the Sixers couldn’t get more for Harden, and what Harden's legacy will be after yet another trade request.
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[@TheCoolVids123]

Russillo smoking something good today

[@David-iv6je]

That was a little weird. Harden let him go in?

[@sergeynazaro1768]

Hahahahabababab day good wood

[@joshuablack8221]

😂😂😂😂

[@cottonmouth6369]

Wait what?

[@thedrewshow4753]

Takes 13 minutes to say, Harden is good, Clippers are all in on George and Kawhi THIS YEAR who have injury injuries. The Clippers are the oldest team in the NBA so harden is a "break glass in case of" insurance for him. Blamer is a gazillionair. Easy trade for the Clippers and Philly had no choice.

[@latarax]

It wasn't the cashmere 😂 Russillos out for blood

[@danr154]

I love how Harden and his dumb defenders point out Morey lied......maybe he did.......but who in their right mind thought Harden was worth another max anyway? Mid 30s, no defense, doesnt even TRY, mostly chokes when it matters, horrible selfish attitude, and isnt as efficient as youd think. He wasnt worth a max at that point! Leads the league in assists and gives it all back on the other end!

[@heigherheights21]

Then you don't make promises you can't cash

[@scottthegeneticfreaksteine393]

@@heigherheights21don’t even know if he made it haha

[@rashadsmith2826]

If you was to work at a job and your boss ask you to take a pay cut so the company can hire new employees and they’ll give you a raise next year, then when it’s time for your raise the conversation changes, you’d feel betrayed. And please don’t lie and say you wouldn’t

[@seydaneen8970]

@@rashadsmith2826 if daryl had already promised him a deal then why did harden's team keep leaking to everyone that he might just go to houston? dude's camp dropped a houston leak on CHRISTMAS DAY LOL. ultimately harden wasn't worth a max contract and he knows that too because he could've opted out and went anywhere but he didn't because he knew damn well nobody was willing to pay that for him

[@k_hack9441]

It’s amazing some people think a “handshake deal” still counts when Harden leaked last Christmas that he was gonna go to HOU, and then he ONLY wanted to LA.

[@hhantel]

Rockets fan here. I defended Harden and his effort and off-court activities for years because he was generally so brilliant. But in hindsight, I have to say, if you're trying to beat a team as good as the mid 2010 Warriors, you need to maximize everything you have. Partying during the season, not taking your conditioning seriously enough, those are the little details that are going to make it impossible to put yourself over the top. It's honestly amazing Harden is as good as he is (or has been) given what we know about how he spends his time away from basketball. I don't judge him for that as a person, in fact, I find it relatable and even impressive, but it is not a recipe for winning an NBA title, particularly as the number 1 guy.

[@fanmail32]

They shouldn’t have traded capela

[@warpeace5850]

Hurts to hear the truth. Like he’s my fav player of my life being a rockets fan but in retrospect it will feel like Barkley. Where you know he was good enough but just couldn’t get over the hump. And let’s be honest the greatest team ever

[@Ryan-by8ui]

You consider those to be “little things”?

[@leonardmulrooney3806]

@@fanmail32I always strongly believed that. They had amazing chemistry.

[@WesdenzelTV]

Y’all might want to look up what them bulls championship team players was doing 😂

[@Iamrxch3]

Wow Ryen really just said he goes to the club too lol

[@kundaigotore992]

I think it's just American culture.

[@seanknapp1]

@@kundaigotore992 bro you think the club is an american thing? wtf are you smoking.

[@michaelcollins3384]

Top 10 missed things Harden/Russillo have in common: 1) Beard 2) Sport chonk 3) Cali guys 4) Dislike how ESPN handles their analysis 5) Love boats n' hoes (but not the song) 6) Would like to have a Lil' Baby runnin' around with em 7) Clips end up getting owned on KZbin by Bill Simmons 8) Can outbench Billy Football 9) Voted for Trump 10) Fave wardrobe = oversized hoodie/undersized shorts

[@foreverpattk]

Ryen high as fuck this morning 😂😂😂

[@aukalender]

"Wouldn't we all want to go back to who we were five to seven years ago?" Russillo with the trade request???

[@Coyotek4]

I'm probably crazy thinking this, but the Sixers have now been on both sides of a Harden trade and I feel like they got the better end (team-wise) in both deals.

[@k_hack9441]

You’re right. Sixers win on the Ben/ Harden deal. And now Sixers won the Harden/ Clippers deal. The picks matter more than a 27 yr old Terrance Mann who avgs 9 ppg

[@527bmanzella]

Agree with this so much, people see the name James Harden and think he's worth so much more than he actually is because he feels he should be a max player and literally nobody wants to pay him that much because he's not the same guy.

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

They did, but didn't the Kings offer Haliburton? So they won both trades but overall didn't get the best they could

[@raleighstein9227]

I've been watching NBA since the 80s. This Italian analyst is the best in the business.

[@JackTheGod100]

“ if they can stay healthy until the post season “ is WILD when talking about PG, Kawhi and Harden

[@t4d0W]

The worse part is if they can get healthy BY the postseason, Clippers are hoping Kawhi's leg stays intact along with PG not suffering an injury that keeps him out. Otherwise its the same sold story of key injuries ruining a Clippers deep playoff run.

[@Renzie97]

also WILD when you realize hes played the most minutes in the NBA over the last 10 years..... with some of his antics that might seem questionable, hes getting largely discredited nowadays.

[@JackTheGod100]

@@t4d0W 💯

[@JackTheGod100]

@@Renzie97 that’s also true. I checked it and he’s actually second behind DeRozan, I would have never guessed that

[@Renzie97]

DeMar literally just passed him last game because Harden hasn't played yet this season, 17 minute difference. Harden has a unique timeline but i think his questionable issues are overshadowing the situations. From Rockets rebuilding and having noone on the team that he agreed to sign to being there anymore, to Kyries covid stuff. its been shakey but hes not the only issue.@@JackTheGod100

[@dolphin7860]

Ocean view for a 6’5 jacked bachelor who is a media personality. Prolly has a sick dating life. You, Russillo, are my North Star ⭐️

[@matthogg2252]

The baldness cancels it all out. Shoulda got plugs years ago.

[@BricesonLoving]

Plus it’s in Manhattan beach , CA Greatest beach city in America

[@AlbassaWane]

This comment is nuts🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marshallbeck9101]

I wonder where harden will want to go next season?

[@HamAndCheeze]

China

[@josephduncan4356]

To be fair for OKC a big part of it was they didn't see him as a good fit with their culture. Can you blame them?

[@alexanderyarwood2890]

Strong point

[@douglasmurphy3266]

Fresh off the Finals loss in Miami where Harden reportedly shifted focus to the clubs and away from the series he disappeared in.

[@AlbassaWane]

Categorically untrue. And I say this as a thunder fan. Stop lying.

[@runoke]

Yes, yes you definitely can. They didn't really have a unifying culture (Durant's departure made it clear). They went all in on Westbrook and miscalculated.

[@cfeegs]

@@runokethe reason they didn’t have a unifying culture is because their best player (Durant) is not a leader. That was the root of all their issues with culture

[@TROLLINGB4U]

🤣🤣🤣I knew Russillo was gonna be sick.

[@kirkc6373]

Im confused about the coach comment? Is that supposed to be a metaphor for something? Im assuming Harden wasnt your actually coach. lol

[@Iamrxch3]

This whole segment was kinda confusing

[@pstratos7]

Celebrity game at all star weekend I believe harden was the coach of ryen’s team

[@WadeArchives]

Man is high as a kite

[@kirkc6373]

@@pstratos7 Ah ok. I must have missed that lol

[@mxhughes]

I've never seen a player in any sport underachieve like harden does for as long as he has in memorable moments like he has and ppl still act like he's a champion level player.I don't understand the fanaticism for harden even Iverson and McGrady were given up on after a number of disappointments and most of their teams really weren't good.

[@giocallejas21]

The nba is such a joke nowadays. The reffing is also one of the things ruining the league. Inconsistent AF

[@David-iv6je]

Harden scored 45 pts and 42 pts in games 1 and 4 against Boston last year. Took over two games to win them. The MVP took over 1 game to win it, with 33 pts in game 5. If the MVP takes over another game maybe we're watching the Sixers in the ECF, which in my book is the definition of contention. Harden was also the league assist leaders last year. I'm not a Harden fan: he's toxic. But "marginal all star" can do it for you in two games against that Celtics team, maybe its not so bad. Anyway, probably won't work for the Clips because of age/health/only one ball.

[@denigster]

nice and in the end HE was again the reason his team lost - like alomst every year in his career

[@jobebryant]

@@denigsterwhen they needed him most…he vanished…

[@David-iv6je]

@@denigster Game 7: Maxey, Harden, Embiid and Harris were all -30 +/-. The MVP was 15-8. A bit harsh to make it all about Harden. Not to mention. who the coach was: the NBA leaders in coughed up series.

[@WorldwideWyatt]

@@denigsterhe was not the reason they lost, Embiid being soft as charmin was.

[@heigherheights21]

​@denigster the whole team was trash. In a blowout it doesn't matter about offense its defense and they abused Embiid on defense

[@asymmetro]

Is that a Green Screen on the background or your work space?

[@Hoops_Fan]

The only thing I would push back against is Paul George needing the ball. PG can play off-ball, given how well he shoots the three. Kawhi and PG injuries are still a concern.

[@ernestodeavila8076]

Ginobili ruined Hardens career with the best block in playoffs history. after that he was toast.

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

I appreciated when it was power duos on a bunch of teams. Honestly go Bucks.

[@seydaneen8970]

I don't think this changes his legacy much unless the Clippers can finally manage to win a title. He will be remembered as one of the greatest offensive players to ever play when he was at his peak and also as someone said, I forget who, the best to ever unlace them too. He's an elite quitter. His ceiling and firepower is still enough to win you games sometimes but his floor is so atrociously low that it makes it seem like he's ready to go home mid game. His last 2 playoff runs have been disgusting

[@t4d0W]

Generational quitter mind you. At least I can understand Vince Carter's case with the Raps way back when and you still have some salty Raps fans who feel bad about it (considering the Raps finally won a chip back in 2019). But Harden is like 3 for 3 in forcing his way out somehow. Even more impressive since his value isn't getting any better as he gets older.

[@thedrewshow4753]

Takes 13 minutes to say, Harden is good, Clippers are all in on George and Kawhi THIS YEAR who have injury injuries. The Clippers are the oldest team in the NBA so harden is a "break glass in case of" insurance for him. Blamer is a gazillionair. Easy trade for the Clippers and Philly had no choice.

[@sfitz0076]

NBA is nothing but a gossip league. It's a shame that people like Russillo and Bill take it so seriously, when the players don't.

[@FirstNameLastName-kt3zn]

I'm certain Bill and Ryen put much more thought into the NBA than any GM, coach, or player

[@haroldfloyd5518]

James Harden kills another team’s title hopes. The Beard is never winning a championship. He’s never been clutch in the big moments and expecting that to change at 36 is a reach. James also has trouble deferring to the real superstar and here there are two. I’m going to enjoy the train wreck. Meanwhile the Sixers get probably 2 guys for their 7 man rotation. Enough to replace Harden? Let’s see…at least they’ll be playing to win, unlike James.

[@kundaigotore992]

Background looks good.

[@marcjohnson4677]

A bit disappointed. Thought Ryen was going to say he loves the strip clubs like Harden

[@chedbeckford8067]

Im baffled as to why James Harden think he deserves a max contract lol. This entire ordeal has been hilarious.

[@allenross3050]

because cp3 and lebrick got one

[@5thmardiv636]

Harden getting his way hasn’t always worked out for Harden!😊

[@leonardmulrooney3806]

He had a better basketball situation in Philly. He fit on that team. The Clipper’s roster is a train wreck. It is like he wants to sabotage his career. Who cares if he was lied to.

[@JKMediaCorp]

I can't wait until I never have to hear about Harden, Kyrie, or LeBron ever again.

[@topherklimek2259]

If you would have told me at the end of the season harden was going to refuse to go back to the sixers and the sixers were still able to get 2-3 1sts, 2- 2nds AND were also able to get rid of pj tucker and his ridiculous contract for a washed player I would have told you you were drunk.

[@jac23mj]

Crazy how Dame couldn’t get to Miami but somehow Harden gets whatever he wants. Joe Cronin will rot

[@je5406]

Nah. Blazzers did the right thing by waiting for a better offer. The issue with Harden is that nobody besides the Clippers wanted him.

[@mosessupposes2571]

Dame had the integrity to do his job regardless of his wish to be elsewhere, while Harden has demonstrated no integrity at all.

[@LocoSunny]

The old NBA players flew coach, played in Chuck Taylor's,and got paid 1/50th the amount he does. I'm sure they're huge fans of his

[@LocoSunny]

@tylerholt6828 I would watch but he quits his team before I can.

[@eriktruedson5658]

nice apartment view

[@thetrib1]

12:50 idk. I live in a world were probably.....50(maybe more) peoples families were uprooted cause...that's the business but the person(s) we complaine about is harden who was apparantly lied to when he was told that he'd be on the first thing smoking once the season was over, and dame who...was carrying a bad organization for 11 years having cj as the best player he'd ever played with for extended years.

[@kirkjabusch1514]

Philly won this trade. Clippers were bidding against themselves. Philly got addition by subtraction. His fit with LAC seems destined for trouble. A couple of those vet pieces could help Philly and/or give them some expiring contracts that may allow them to get another player near the deadline. And, the draft capital seemed like a lot given no one else wanted him. I think Morey is completely overrated, but he did well here.

[@ebok33643]

Morey did well here? This is all he had. He lost the trade from the day he traded for Harden. He is still the same old overhyped train wreck

[@runoke]

I don't think anybody won this trade, unless in the future Philly will manage to do something good with these picks. They got no real substance for an all-star level point-guard. Context or no context - this is a loss. And Sixers lost two picks in Simmons' trade. They broke about even now. But with a bunch of aging role players. Brooklyn will possibly turn out to be a winner of that transaction after all. Which is kinda funny.

[@k_hack9441]

@@ebok33643Morey did better than gm would’ve under the circumstances.

[@ebok33643]

@@k_hack9441 He created the circumstance. That’s what most seem to miss.

[@JJ_5289]

Yeah but I dont know if Im happy if Im a philly fan even if they made a decent trade. Besides the Harden experiment failing, To lose for all those years and get all those picks and it still feels like there is no direction. Embiid is still a question mark with his health and playoff performance.

[@SPACEKNOCKERZ76]

Harden also said he sacrificed his game all year like how he played won anything before. God forbid he had to play within a team structure. He led the league in time of possession and still felt the offense should be ran through him more lol

[@RolandBullock-ej8wl]

These teams keep allowing this dude to come in and wreck all their team chemistry only to force his way out when he chokes in the playoffs! You have to contribute to winning, not try to cater every situation to your needs to try to fall into a championship! Dumb to attach any of your future chances to Softden!

[@zergatroyd]

Large head Crusty beard No rings It all checks out

[@Sutairn]

I am here to see the amazing kitchen view

[@andrewtataj497]

Harden is just Carmelo Anthony 2.0. 1. Only plays one side of the ball. 2. Was protected by generous officiating for a long time. 3. Coddled by team management for years. 4. His offensive stats are inflated due to an excessively high usg%. 5. Never consistently played well when the games really mattered. ---------- All culminating with an over inflated opinion of where he is as a player in the twilight of his career, and never being able to find the right fit to bring a team success. He's not a winning player. He's overrated. And when he's gone, he'll be forgotten just as quickly as Melo.

[@allenross3050]

Melo couldn’t pass like harden

[@michaellee258]

So glad harden got outta town. He's a cancer. That's an immature backcourt.

[@15awesomehighfive]

I don't get why folks have the Bucks in such high consideration.

[@Charlie2timez]

Man, I need to get into journalism. Look at that kitchen. 😂

[@joseledezedma1014]

Defense will be the only concern for The clippers

[@Kodreanu23]

Zu, Kawhi, Paul George and even Westbrook. I think they are going to be mediocre. Not bad not great

[@oppressioneditor9840]

Marginal all-star is a crazy thing to say about Harden

[@lovey019]

Harden has cost himself a fortune and a more respectable legacy with his choices in the last few years. We’ve talked a lot about a guy who doesn’t impact winning at the top level just because he keeps leaving teams.

[@SomeChink]

turning down 2 years 100 million from Houston is probably the worst decision he’s made

[@lovey019]

@@SomeChink exactly! People talk about turning down Brooklyn…and that was bad…but 100 mill with no state income tax? 🥴

[@t4d0W]

In terms of finances I think Harden was hoping for a pipe dream with a potential fat new extension given his status in the CBA. However I don't think any team with the big salary cap was going to take their chance at locking him up at his price for 3-4 years. *Especially* with Harden's propensity to quit is way out as a response to things not going his way.

[@FBinTexasNate]

Harden > CP3 Don’t forget that Russillo.

[@WorldwideWyatt]

Harden > AI too. Just check the playoff records.

[@winstonsmith8236]

@@WorldwideWyattHarden (if he actually gave a fuck about winning) > Jordan

[@WorldwideWyatt]

@@winstonsmith8236 nah lol. Jordan was a top tier defender. Harden could have never matched him.

[@chriscoomber2035]

Hardens just another typical American sports star thinks his shit dont stink

[@doubledown4476]

I tried to pick you up Russillo so my guess is being single is a choice.

[@Rickle_Pick23]

Just realized Kawhi, PG13, Harden, and Westbrook are all hometown boys 😮

[@rbaki94]

LA divas

[@mosessupposes2571]

Boys. Maybe that’s the problem. They could hire some grown men.

[@Vichinsky-ox8px]

​@@rbaki94 Paul George is not a diva.

[@dj44640]

No way that clippera team stays together after this season. Maybe even breaks this seazon

[@brandenbrooks5525]

Both have beard's

[@Faradaymusic]

I just can't believe the Clippers would even do this. Believing in Harden is like buying Bitcoin at it's peak thinking it will go higher and then watching it do nothing but plummet.

[@LiamborninDC]

Honestly I feel like Harden has been in the right in asking for a trade all three times. In Houston they had traded away the second best player, fired the coach and the GM. In Brooklyn, he didn't want to deal with the Irving headache season. Now for the 76ers, he took less money last season, led the league in assists and then they didn't want to sign him for a longer term deal.

[@kb5509]

Bizarre.

[@pathfinder375]

Not just about asking for a trade, its how he forced them. Bad behaviour off the court and tanking games.

[@scottthegeneticfreaksteine393]

Yeah I agree with you Liam. Like getting fat and out of shape to show you want outta there good for team culture for your next team bc then you come in and lose the weight. Also, yeah that nets situation I agree with that like cmon kyrie what are you doing. Then the 6ers situation i so agree like your dude Daryl doing an under the table agreement for ya and then lying to you agree. It’s like everyone else is the problem but harden, damn.

[@Vichinsky-ox8px]

​@@scottthegeneticfreaksteine393 Wearing a fat suit.

[@adamcummings4060]

The sixers will win more games in tougher conference than the clippers post trade. I hate to break the news to the media narrative spinners, but the sixers are better than the bucks. They will win more games. Period. Defense matters. The sixers are the second best team in the east have about 60 million in cap space next year and just picked up 2 massive assets in the clippers 28/29 picks. The clippers are going to be horrible in 28/29 28 will be the late 30s leonard, pg13, and harden all making 55 million a year. That pick and swap may just be the most valuable asset in the nba right now. Those are almost guaranteed top 5 picks, if not better. The sixers and morey just killed this trade... the clippers just screwed themselves for the next 7 years. Nobody not named the nuggets and celtics are in a better position than the sixers. If im the sixers, im going hard for bridges or markkanen and then signing og or pascal depending on which of those players you trade for.

[@allenross3050]

nah

[@TheOtherMJ_76]

Those three in LA will not be healthy throughout the playoffs. Kawhi and PG have been chronically injured for the last 3 seasons or so. The Clippers if healthy and with a fully committed Harden could probably beat anyone. Let’s be honest, who really believes everything will go perfectly for them, and it results in a title? It’s not going to happen.

[@kostaVHjovanovic]

Triple H is in the zone today

[@rodaxel7165]

I'm just waiting for the Clippers exit in the 1st round, Balmer decides to just blow it up.

[@jacobellis9419]

Is the NBA still a talent league? With all the parody in the league and Denver's success, it seems like the new blueprint is going to be having a mega star, a complimentary star, and a bunch of dogs. The league is too talented now for team not to be cohesive and play hard. The more stars you have on a team, the less cohesive they normally are.

[@andrewshandle]

76ers send filler and 2 firsts for Pascal? The PF spot is where the 76ers really need help and there's no way Embiid would be happy with a bunch of expiring deals. Hayward would be a great fit too but he's way to injury prone.

[@tj-23]

Toronto would laugh at that deal lmao

[@andrewshandle]

@@tj-23 pascal is a FA after this year. Eventually Masai has to stop losing players for nothing. Getting nothing for FvV was a disaster

[@denigster]

@@andrewshandle fvv ws only the last one - what about the other 10 players he gave away for northing

[@andrewshandle]

@@denigster it's crazy that he just lets them all walk. Any other GM would be ripped for it, but way too many people just say "well, I guess Masai knows what he's doing." and gets a free pass

[@t4d0W]

@@andrewshandle I don't think there was a sign and trade situation for FVV out there. Which is why he hit the market comfortably well because the teams targeting him would need to reach their salary cap floor anyway for a few years. Until they can give another promising first round rookie an extension. If Siakam goes to a different team with playoff aspirations and also needing cap flexibility to cut/move players in the immediate future, a S&T may happen.

[@andrewwilson4718]

is that a green screen? 🤣🤣🤣

[@robotclark]

Neither Harden nor Westbrook are any use on offense when they ball is not in their hands.

[@Theiliteritesbian]

Russillo is my favorite sports analyst. I think he dumped the daughter of whoever runs youtube. His views and subs and blah blah blah makes zero sense to me. Also, I have a love/hate relationship with the NBA, and James Harden is symbolic of what I hate. Finally, maybe Harden is a cool and good guy. I can't exactly say I have him on speed dial so idk.

[@danieljenkins7951]

He didn't get what he wanted. He wanted a max contract but the GM lied. A trade request was the result of that.

[@WorldwideWyatt]

Harden carried his weight in the playoffs last year with 2 40 point games and wins, the pity MVP couldn’t win them 2 games.

[@nicholaspu]

Maybe if harden can score more, make great passes, PG and kawai can bust it on D… maybe…. Lol

[@aaronthibodeaux3558]

Russllio was one of the main guys for player empowerment and freedom of movement. Was very pro the and to GS deal. Glad he’s turned it around l. It’s bad for the league and bot good for fans which is the entire point of the league-fan entertainment

[@tdup191]

Rivalries and good basketball is what fans want and we don't get it

[@johnberry2678]

@@tdup191We’re literally a few years removed from the Warriors vs Cavs rivalry. Heat vs Celtics have been huge as well

[@danielmaia3559]

Funny how people complain about harden but most do exactly the same about their careers. Jumping jobs every 2 years or so until they (if so) they find the perfect fit. He is the ultra millennial worker, but in the NBA.

[@untexan]

Comrade, if you’re going to be a trollbot, don’t have favorited videos about the Soviet Union

[@mosessupposes2571]

Wrong. Decent people demonstrate some integrity by doing what they’re paid to do until they’re where they want to be. In the real world you don’t just stop producing when you don’t get your way, show up when you feel like it, publicly whine about your coworkers and bosses… Please.

[@t4d0W]

Except most of us aren't contracted workers and protected by a pretty buff workers union. Most unions suck out there with strong exceptions like Police unions. If anything Harden's extreme take on not getting his way is what is scaring FO/GMs to even listening to his negotiating terms. Damian Lillard at least was very professional about his job situation despite dealing with 2 different GMs. He didn't get to go where he desired, but he arrived at a place that cares to compete at the highest level with talent around to do so.

[@robertguinn1272]

Both like the strip clubs

[@limitedbom2206]

This is why I’ve lost interest in the nba. It’s so flip flop and a waste of time. Nobody gives a team a chance to develop, it’s 2 years and if there’s no ring, bye.

[@LLPOF]

Philly would have won the trade if all the Clippers had offered was a bag of dog poop. Clippers will be worse now. Harden is the definition of the word loser.

[@intruda119]

Don't ever change

[@OfficialJPryde]

Was the Houston trade request 5:13 “gross, ridiculous” on the merits or how he went about it? Because the situation was objectively un-winnable with that roster, we’ve seen them immediately plummet without him.

[@denigster]

its official - clippers are the joke of the league

[@AC4263]

WORST TRADE FOR CLIPPERS! NO SURPRISE! There are THREE major REASONS that LA Clippers are doing and have done WRONG! For one, they got Russell Westbrook as their point guard last season. Wesbrick is a total LOSER. He padded his stats before and continue to do that to get triple double every night, he doesn't care about winning, he cares about his numbers much like Lebron. Two, they acquired another LOSER, a BIG TIME CHOKER and a DRAMA KING named James Harden. Don't the Clippers know this man's history. Harden disappear, MISSING IN ACTION, when the team needed him the most especially in the playoff. Thirdly, Tyrone Lu, this coach is OVERRATED much like his predecessor Doc Rivers. I will not be surprised if he gets fired this season. Lu won his ONLY ring in Cleveland because of LUCK (Kyrie's last second clutch shot against the Warriors) and gathered multiple superstars in his team. Lu needs to learn how Raptor's Nick Nurse designed their plays around Kawhi, mind you the only superstar that carried the entire Toronto in his back to win a 2019 championship. My sympathy to Leonard for having underperforming, no strategy coach and 4 ball hugger teammates (Westbrick, Harden, George and Hyland). Better luck next time Kawhi!

[@allenross3050]

wrong

[@johnwhite731]

You need a hug big dawg?

[@ratpuffshow7650]

Both narcissists 👀

[@garytrujillo4789]

sure the guy can create his own shots, but those shots are mostly dogsh*t.

[@allenross3050]

sure

[@robotclark]

Dude you are one of the least hate-able sports talking heads.

[@Kodreanu23]

😂😂😂

[@AlbassaWane]

You’re smoking rocks ahahahahaahaha that’s just not true. Ask literally any poc sports fan 😊

[@Kodreanu23]

@@AlbassaWane what's poc?

[@AlbassaWane]

@@Kodreanu23 person of colour

[@Kodreanu23]

@@AlbassaWanewhat does skin colour has to do with this?

[@Keator0728]

I’m just here for the view flex

[@Steeezzzzz]

He got his way ? Isnt the reason he re requested a trade is bc they promised him something they didnt give ? You think he came to philly with plans of leaving in a year? Why is it always one sided with the media lmao.

[@shardstraws1]

Embiid not going anywhere idk why y’all keep talking about it

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

Get to the point. Christ

[@AlbassaWane]

The amount of brain rot in this comments section is wild tbh

[@allenross3050]

Cope white boi

[@heigherheights21]

Another mad media analyst mad at James Harden 😂😂😂😂😂😂 ESPN and FOX analysts need to get a life and stop worrying about Harden. Yall are company men stay in your lane and stop worry about how bosses move 😂😂😂😂😂

[@3rdFloor]

Unfortunately for Ryen … no one cares about his hot takes. Im here to hopefully make them matter

[@leemcqueen500]

Well you are wrong.

[@hirkballs]

I'd wager a large amount of cash that either Harden or Leonard doesn't play in the playoffs if the Clippers make it.

[@JackTheGod100]

100%. almost feels like there’s no chance this combo of 4 stars could stay healthy a full season

[@tdup191]

​@@JackTheGod100Westbrook and Harden aren't stars anymore. IF they check their ego Clippers could be dangerous

[@blaketindle4703]

@@tdup191that IF is impossibly large lol

[@tdup191]

@@blaketindle4703 lol agreed

[@JackTheGod100]

@@tdup191 my point is all 4 won’t make it a full season healthy with how their careers have gone.

[@stevenperry9762]

The Garbage Man prevails. And the Clippers join a growing list of teams who will learn that wanting is often better than having.

[@ebok33643]

You know what? It won’t take long for Sixers to create another problem for themselves. 😢

[@k_hack9441]

I doubt it. GM is amazing. Coach is amazing. And two of the biggest sociopaths on SPORTS are gone. Now we have the ammo to get a real 2nd/ 3rd guy (the players moved don’t matter).

[@cfeegs]

@@k_hack9441would def be a #3 Maxey is good enough to be a 1 on a lot of teams

[@ebok33643]

@@k_hack9441 Same sentiment when Doc arrived. Give Nurse a year (not two). You’ll see.

[@allenross3050]

lol

[@hawkname1234]

Harden SUUUUUUCKS.

[@sevianusluciano325]

ngl I dont expect this video to be this funny lol

[@Tonyoung55]

I just don’t understand why do people care when players ask for trade requests lmao. Dude really just said I don’t like it. But when an organization ask a player to take a pay cut to help the team they do then cut that player 3 weeks later no fuss at all. Shout out to Danny Green. Dude loss money. Not a peep

[@doomnipple9846]

What are you even talking about. Gonna have to watch something else because the first 2 minutes are nonsense word soup