Why The James "The System" Harden Trade Was A Lost For The Clippers! Stunted Growth

[@stuntedgrowth]

I'm sure they'll find a groove, but will it be enought to win it all with this group. If they don't I wonder if James ask for another trade...

[@Supreme36074]

Nah they don’t win it all.. in crunch time with that many ball dominate players they’ll self implode .

[@Bmg312]

Not even 6 games and here we go

[@MultiBreezyb]

He will ask for a trade at the trade deadline

[@joseph1145]

It won't and harden will probably contemplate on jumping to another loaded team.

[@bigbangbasketball]

Harden’s next stop is Shanghai if this doesnt work…

[@dionruffin3996]

He dug his own grave when James called himself the system 😂

[@konstantins1385]

"Kawhi load-managing this question"😂😂😂

[@Ejohns1004]

Had to pause the video.

[@stopdropNDtroll]

That shit was funny😂

[@dennisdezarn5895]

What it dont, bay-bee?

[@makempay8710]

Lol he got a "like" after that one

[@FlowboyVegas1]

Smh humor is subjective for this reason cuz i didnt find that funny 😕

[@ice8erg]

Bra was disgusted at the sight of Harden 😂

[@coolbreeze3793]

Visibly sick. Damn near vomited at the thought of harden dribbling 18 out of the 24.

[@_Gwuapo]

Bro couldn’t hide it even if he tried 😭

[@rachelrobinson3171]

Time to update this now

[@jasirodrick5506]

now make a video about the clippers recent win streak and hardens great production

[@zitmo1]

Anybody who understands the nuances of basketball understood this was a horrible trade.........even if Harden was in good form this would still be a bad trade

[@aboutmillions]

especially in this era of basketball where everything is pace & space. He doesnt play with pace or space lmaooo its nuts

[@ryohei9027]

Yeah, in the nets he could hide behind kd, in phily he could just throw the ball to embiid. The clips literally have nobody anymore to cover him in D and in offense like kawhi is better than him period, pg is a better all around player than him period and the 6th man/role player is already given to russ ... It's legit the worst trade in nba history. Like this trade straight up says "Look we are the clippers we're exciting right ? Buy tickets so that you can visit our new place ! *wink* *wink*". They're gonna be swept and explode next year leaving nothing to build on hahaha. I can't wait to see houston cook them and then harden wanting to back there XD.

[@kerry-j4m]

Bad trade indeed,I was surprised the-CLIPS-wanted him at all. Harden is all about Harden. Period.Plus,there're just not enough shots for these ball dominate players-George,Kawi,Harden and Westbrook. Somebodys gonna have to come off the bench,I suggest-HARDEN. LOL.

[@SweatyTurban34]

this comment aged like milk. anybody who understand the nuances of basketball understands that not all trades and signings are IMMEDIATELY effective. especially mid season trades. the clippers were getting written off a fews games into the season with 0 prior chemistry lmao. now look at them. pure recency biased casuals.

[@DMalltheway]

Clippers start of the problems was trading away SGA.

[@griggsz9649]

Dude better then kawhi and PG at this point and I’ll die on that hill as a clippers fan smh

[@buzzerbeater3350]

Thank you!

[@stylesisdaname1160]

facts

[@penguinsinorbit2034]

@@griggsz9649id argue sga was better than kawahi even during that 2019 season.. raptors got very, very lucky to get that ring.. but kawahis stats weren’t ever as good as sga.. sga might be able to average 40 one day

[@Hooch_is_crzy]

James Harden has always been a scrub. If they subtract the amount of points he gives up on defense, he is a net negative player... I literally do not value him at all on a basketball court.

[@pedroramirez0824]

Bingo, even when he was in his prime averaging 30 and 8 I never liked his game.

[@ice8erg]

His value at the strip club

[@johndavis9321]

​@@pedroramirez0824right cause he dominated the ball (seriously throughout damn near his entire time in Houston him and Westbrook would ALWAYS BE number 1 and 2 in usage RATE) and was allowed to shot jack while simultaneously givin a huge pass on defense their a number of guys in the league that could put up numbers if put into THAT SCENARIO

[@pedroramirez0824]

@@johndavis9321 he’s ass

[@bbryant9455]

​@@johndavis9321right 💯👌

[@Ivander85]

Never saw a winning player in James Harden. He could be an amazing role player now but I have zero faith in him being able to not play Harden ball. He'll just stand around and give in if things aren't going his way, like he always did.

[@Ejohns1004]

I cracked up hard at "And Kawhi somewhere, load managing this question"

[@mockmansini]

I think what people are overlooking w/ this Clippers team is that all of their "stars" are cooked physically...all have had injuries or are just firmly on the athletic decline...Harden definitely makes it waaaayyyy worse bc he is cooked to a crisp, but I honestly wouldnt trust any of those guys thru a long a season

[@woo_shynen8805]

Yep. This team is a 1st round exit or 2nd round exit even if they play at their best. Soon in mid february or march, kawhi gonna be out for the rest of the season, pg gonna be out, russ is still gonna play and harden will be demanding another trade.

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

Terrence Mann's facial expression lol😂😂😂

[@energyzer_bunny1913]

This isn't even taking into account that Philly is playing better without him at the moment.

[@tarheelphenom]

Tyrese Maxey is the happiest man in the NBA...next to Daryl Morey 😂

[@JordanClemons]

That "Melo" affect. Remember when Melo got to OKC? Thats where Harden is in his career. He needs to start looking at that 6th man role like how an ex looks at the one that got away

[@woo_shynen8805]

He wont accept that role because he feels like he's still in his houston days. The only way he'll accept it is if he suddenly gets waived for demanding another trade and thats his only option back into the nba

[@ryohei9027]

Even if you put him as the 6th man what is he going to do ? Eat half the clock for no reason to either put one of his mate in a terrible spot or straight up loose the ball ? lol Kd and embiid were tall enough to save him with easy assists, now it's either he goes to 55% to have a positive impact or become a good defender. Spoiler neither will happen.

[@avantesmith6442]

@alooney8299now you have to give Westbrook some credit, he’s fell more into a role the last few seasons and played well. The thing is, he’s a lot better defensively and you know you’re getting 100% energy and effort from him. Harden at this point, doesn’t give you either AND he’s not the same scorer he was in Houston.

[@ry_an.]

Harden and Westbrook on the same team…. Two players you ABSOLUTELY cannot win a championship with

[@bxla1]

russ has eased into a diff role, harden idk

[@kamerangraham7393]

Russell Westbrook can still help for sure he’s accepted a lesser role and actually helps harden is the guy who contributes nothing to winning basketball

[@boigenius1542]

He's a guy who never takes care of his body or stays in shape, so he didn't just lose a "step", he lost a handful of them. Father Time is doing him dirty.

[@nyfolkhero]

this aged terribly

[@jeffreymoses7131]

That clip was not the first time James met up with the guys in the Locker room, it was just the first time he saw Russ, that's why nobody else really reacted

[@TheExileWolf]

It's mind boggling why the clippers made this trade. They had the leverage and could of waited or not made the trade at all. They must of been desperate because no other team wanted Harden. The 76ers eventually would of had to play harden or buyout the remainder of his contract. Adding James harden turned the clippers into a play in tournament team.

[@SweatyTurban34]

guess it worked out 😭

[@P2k23P]

Harden's career was pretty much done once that rule change came out (about how he drew fouls)

[@mrpostman730]

BINGO!!! He been BASURA EVER SINCE!!!!

[@avantesmith6442]

The craziest thing is…Harden kind of showed he can be a playmaker last year. Literally one of the best passers in the league when he actually tries. But, it’s like he hated being in the role….even tho it gave him some of his best postseason success in some years. If he could ever fully let go of the Houston version of himself, and fully create for everybody, I think he’d have a chance at a ring.

[@nielcarpnava]

Detroit, Portland and even Charlotte could make that thing happen

[@Kagemusha08]

I think it's interesting to compare Harden to the only other guy to win both MVP and 6th Man of the year: Bill Walton. Walton peaked early then his career got derailed by injuries. But he acknowleged that he was no longer an elite player, worked hard to give his teams what they needed out of a semi-washed player, and ended up winning 6th man on a Celtics Team that also won the championship. Harden could learn a lot from Walton; might even help him extend his career.

[@ceejhundo4046]

Bill Walton also led his Portland team to a championship he knew what it took to win

[@timeandexecution3610]

Oh, he was a system player when in OKC, then became THE system in Houston. It’s not that he can’t be a system player, he refuses to go back to the former.

[@royalace2271]

Honestly I think this might be Hardens last Nba season. He might get some vet min offers from desperate teams next year but i don't see why any team would want him now

[@SweatyTurban34]

this aged like milk

[@ifheavenwashuman]

Imagine already having too many chefs in the kitchen w/ Kawhi/PG/Westbrook/Mann/Hyland, then trading for another notorious dribble machine.. Yeah, the Clippers will never make any sense.

[@jamalmarsh2617]

When the NBA stopped calling his flops and fake fouls his scoring average dropped 12 points 💯

[@DaygoP]

Damn these clips tell the story. He had a moment and a good one in Houston. Ever since he's been fat and lazy. No defense nor effort. He must switch this up. But I don't believe he will.

[@bbryant9455]

Well said 💯 even his moment was fleeting due to them running EVERYTHING through him on and off the court. Too much ego to be a role player or system player

[@TripleP35]

You have the best music, dawg. Could listen to it all day

[@InsaneBigJ]

A Jordan Poole vid would be fitting

[@Westphillymo00]

Dear Clippers fans it is with a 💔 that I write this message 😭🥲😭😭 plz take care of james harden for us Sixers fans we truly vividly miss him here 😔

[@ice8erg]

Troll 😂

[@nicolecarlos6894]

😂

[@meltbeam]

"been on the decline since the 1920 season" like the Ottoman Empire

[@yvng_cmoney4599]

Videos a lil early ngl, it’s only been 4 games. But, the clippers have way bigger problems than Harden. They’ve been a middle of the pact team since PG and Kawhi came together. They haven’t added anything with a glimpse of future success. They have tried to take the easy way out and make a super team, lost all their young talent and shot themselves in the foot. A lot like the Nets even before they made the Harden trade.

[@adamspeaks6223]

This guy needs to be a modern Vinnie Johnson.HARDEN NEEDS TO BE COMING OFF THE BENCH FOR INSTANT OFFFENSE. That's how it was in OKC,when they went to the FINALS. Peace and GOD IS FAMILY

[@nbarealtalker]

Despite Harden being a career choke artist, I think it’s way too early to judge this. The level of talent on that team is inevitably capable of figuring things out. The issue is the unnatural fit and the lack of proper shooting depth and proper role players to fit into what they need. If Harden can take a page out of Westbrook’s Clipper diary, I think they can still be a conference finals team. All that said, impossible to imagine this team winning a championship so inevitably, you’re pretty much correct. This is a loss lol.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

Your delusional.

[@DaBigBlud]

This trade is so confusing PG was finally starting to look like his old self and then they go ahead and get ball hog harden smh

[@kartierglory]

Using the jayz line was amazing

[@jets4687]

Man said harden been on the decline since 1920 😂😂 love your videos man I just thought that was funny..cuz it does kinda seem like he's been on the decline for a century

[@syncerelyhim]

he said “been on the decline since the 19/20 season” and my smooth brain ass immediately went “damn hes that bad he’s been ass since the 1920’s 🤔🤨?”

[@Jjohnny642]

1:25 in. Been in decline since the 1920 season. That was cold

[@deniseb8259]

The Clippers gave up their future when they traded SGA. They wouldn’t have been good with just Kahwi and the team they had. Since Kahwi and PG got there it’s been a revolving door of players that have passed through. They need to just blow it up and get some young talent for the 4 of them.

[@omoowobhd]

Whoever devised this trade has assured the Clippers will not win a championship! After Harden quit on the Nets, i lost respect for him as a player...

[@deebrown4744]

Should’ve bought Brooklyn a chip with his addition but kyrie made him uncomfortable

[@DressCode2005]

Tyrese Maxey Growth Spurt Loading SG!?

[@gt-gu7rb]

Well, he actually wasn't bad for the Sixers last year. Led the league in assist and scored over 20 a game on about 43% shooting. But, as always, he chocked in the playoffs. He should have bit the bullet and worked out a deal with the Sixers. He's not the player he was 4 or 5 years ago for sure and it looks like the Sixers are better off without him and the Clippers are worst off with him. But Steve Balmer is the leagues richest owner. He has money to burn.

[@TolbertOseiOwusu]

First on point . You are always dropping great content . Keep doing you ❤

[@MeechYaboy]

Harden played his best brand of basketball last year in Philly, led the league in assist while moving to the 3rd scoring option to Maxey to let him thrive..However since his Houston days the league has bowed to James harden. Him and embiid flatout did not show up to close out the Celtics and they were allowed to scapegoat doc and the teammates even though they showed up. Harden moving to the clippers is safe. Because they won’t single harden out as they have 4 stars and not just him. It’s a terrible trade as they have no size and no perimeter defense Paul George is their backup big 🤦🏾‍♂️… Phillies next stunted growth will be embiid if he doesn’t show up in these playoffs

[@hitmanx2175]

I noticed that "look" when the video first surfaced but didn't think much of it until you said it 😂

[@XabzintheNBAGuru]

How does this guy not have hype like AM Hoops, we need to get this man to 100k at least

[@CellThoGoat]

Harden need to go back to his “OKC” days. I don’t think he’s the creator(scoring and playmaker) he once was. This team leaning too much on him to perform like his Houston and early Brooklyn days. Sliding Harden to the 2 will help this team a lot. Idk why when he was playing with the 76ers he didn’t relearn how to play off the ball with Maxey. He’s living in his EGO and PRIDE

[@jets4687]

For sure his biggest problem is his ego 100 percent! Dude won't be part of a system because he thinks he's still the man..Iverson went through a very similar storyline at the end of his career as well.. sad cuz these guys could extend their careers by a few years if they'd learn to be a role player towards the end instead of remaining with the notion they're still a superstar.

[@RenzaissanceTV]

It’s not that he isn’t, it’s just not what the clippers need, he’s easily still be dropping 37 7 and 8, But it’s stupid for him to play like that for the clippers, he slows the pace when it’s already slowed down cuz of PG and Kawhi

[@Foreriverricky]

This ain't the music channel but IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE

[@gallyun1]

"Soften" strikes again.......smh😑

[@ichirofakename]

It saddens me how Harden will take minutes and focus from Westbrook.

[@stevemurray4482]

James Harden new name is homewrecker every team he go to he destroys the whole team that's a homewrecker😊🎉🎉🎉

[@unrulybxite]

The clip at 7:36 is crazy. Bro dead just gave up on recovering the ball lmao. All good points in this vid.

[@prometheuspeanut3935]

Harden bad mouthing the Greek Freak was spectacular in every way. Fat Boy Harden needs to eat his words with that humble pie

[@ItsDJNuName]

The System keeps crashing & teams keep trying to reboot it instead of updating the CPU. If this was the Matrix, James Harden is Agent Smith: a virus that's out of control...

[@buzzerbeater3350]

JC, this vid is hilarious from the jump off. Mann checking out Harden is priceless. HAHAHA😂HAHAHA

[@blue_diamond_gem]

“Loss” not lose. Sorry to be that guy.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

8:40 Morey told Harden if he took a pay cut last season he would reward him with more money in his contract extension. That didn't happen. Harden has a right to be spicy.

[@jgs2277]

1:08 "..... addition, by subtraction." ☝🏾

[@kevincorrea6951]

“Was a Loss” not “Was a lost”

[@Jose-ie9bo]

Wait a minute not the first 58 seconds you got a highlight of him literally giving the pistons 2 points 😂😂😂

[@STEEZ314]

Considering he's been on the decline since 1920, he's still doing pretty good i think

[@901RonnieLo]

😂😂😂

[@durandparkerjr9502]

IIWII with Cam & Ma$e said that jay z line about harden 💯

[@canonkingsley6569]

"I am the system" man I love this. Someone make it a meme.

[@YellowHaile]

“I’m not a system-player. I’m a system, player”😂

[@deebrown4744]

It’s only 4 games lol, let him find a rhythm and get it rolling

[@tiabowman8483]

In my Dave Chappelle voice” Wrap It Up” It’s a wrap for James Harden 😅

[@cazu2479]

5:17 shots fired

[@Bibo-BCH]

People don't get it. LAC traded for Harden so that if Injury comes again they have backup LOL

[@BluJae93]

After playing with so many stars you’d think he’d be more versatile

[@garretindall2820]

"I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man" Jay-Z (Diamonds from Sierra Leone (remix))

[@thankyoujodi]

He got lucky once early in his career going to a team that had no star (Jeremy lin) then adding Dantoni. He thinks he can keep jumping over and taking over teams that already have established identities. He's going to continue tarnishing his, Westbrook, pg, and to an extent Kawhis legacies.

[@ynotefil]

1920 Season? Ohhhhh 19-20 Season. My Bad 😁 I'm Lit 🗣️💨 AF 🔥

[@901RonnieLo]

😂😂😂

[@lordsangone]

The Sixers are now playing winning basketball. Its amazing how different a team can look when one player is gone. Unfortunately, the Clippers are finding out how different a team can look with a new player. James Harden is not the answer, he is the problem. Also, Tyron Lue is overrated, second to Doc Rivers.

[@firstscorpio]

Sounds like a LESSER version of CARMELO ANTHONY😢😢😢😢

[@kevinwert5105]

Please make a video of Byron Mullens . He was the #2 ranked player in high school

[@jessearias2863]

I am so glad the lakers didn't get involved in this situation jc.

[@RatedMRR]

Lmao bro very observant. Not sure if all these”professional” outlets peeped T-Mann lol. I’m crying.

[@hood_TheJoker]

it didn't work out well with Carmelo on any team.. same difference

[@sliqvic]

People actually thinking the Clippers are going to win a championship is funny itself. They have big names on the roster, but they are still the Clippers.😆 The best chance they had at winning was the CP3 years and couldn't get it done.

[@jmkenola]

James Harden should consider playing in the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) - one of the most corrupt leagues in the world - he can definitely win a title there.

[@BGale47]

they traded a whole second team and picks for a guy who plays half the game half the time

[@terucks]

10:21 that’s the fact Jack!

[@lamchunting856]

Like Iverson, T-Mac, Melo and Westbrick before him, he's the same breed of shot chucker that fills the stat sheet and makes for good highlights and zero rings to show for it.

[@Youralwayswhining4367]

With this many egos, this will send the clippers into self destruct mode.

[@michaelyoon9355]

I don't know where this "system"label came from but he is indeed a choker in the playoffs.

[@coolbreeze3793]

2:29 wtf was that? Loll I swear to god James harden even at his peek was bad basketball. His system is just wild.

[@clsupreme7408]

Are u one of those people who says “I’m sorry 4 ur LOST” when u hear someone’s loved one died?? 😂

[@malo6411]

Clippers were already good before Harden Only question was is can Paul George and Kawhi Leonard stay healthy? I like James Harden so I won’t say nothing about him

[@gdjaybee742]

I really dislike or don't like JH at all, but since we are on the subject, it isn't accurate when you quote by saying - "I am 'THE' system". I believe JH's exact words are "I am 'A' system". In context this makes a huge difference. With the literal quote, JH/he is implying that his creativity on the court can be an alternative to the system if the situation fits(say for broken plays as an example), and that maybe the coach should work with him when it comes to the offense. With you're quote; you are implying that JH suggested that the clippers offense should solely revolve around him. As I said, I am not an JH fan since he is the main reason why the Nets big 3 was broken, but I would rather be accurate than injecting narratives.

[@Zenith8896]

"Harden isn't going to win that way." Kobe Bryant

[@Zenith8896]

*a championship*

[@jimreadey4837]

Was A *"Lost"...?*

[@apparentlylivin]

If they make the playoffs, their first round opponent is going to target Russ and Harden due to their defensive inefficiencies

[@jonathanbrown9131]

James out here living his best life. Getting his way n getting paid n everybody mad at him. It’s only basketball. Them all LA guys playing for an LA team. Trust me, the lil game of basketball is just a lil game.

[@waltdiesel]

Harden is hard-headed, stubborn and out of shape. His game or style of Play Never evolved. Kobe Bryant was right about him being easy to defend against

[@hibredtv]

I mean its been 4 games. Everything takes time. Once they develop some continuity and good chemistry. Who knows. You sound like you don't like da beard, his arrogant attitude makes some folk dislike him. All I'm saying it's a long season. Gonna be a lot of highs & lows for all teams. And you sound like you grew up in da burbs and that explains your criticism to certain guys. I respect your opinion tho. 💯

[@bigbangbasketball]

🖕🏾 the minutes reduction, Mann saw the Clippers downfall incoming 😭

[@AggravatedMan365]

All I wanna know is where waa James when Kelly Oubre was hit

[@JetSettR]

any chemistry the Clippers had is gone now