James Harden on Los Angeles Clippers’ Struggles: Don’t Blame Me, It’s the System

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James Harden

Seven-time All-NBA guard James Harden is a very good basketball player. He’s a former MVP winner, a ten-time All-Star, and a three-time scoring champion. Some might even say he is the system. 

But not last year, when Harden had to play second fiddle while teammate Joel Embiid stole the spotlight by winning NBA MVP instead. For the first time since 2012, Harden didn’t even make an All-Star team. It wasn’t a good look for The Beard. 

It left Harden dreaming of his days starring in Houston strip clubs, which quickly developed into a second home for the Los Angeles native during his days with the Rockets. No wonder why his jersey is still in the rafters of certain establishments located throughout Houston. But back then, Harden had a system, and it worked. 

It’s a much different story with the Los Angeles Clippers, who have yet to win a game since Harden joined the team. Averaging just nine shot attempts per game, Harden hasn’t been this ignored since the second year of his career, when he averaged a lowly 8.3 shots per game. 

At this point, pressure is mounting. Harden’s addition was supposed to take an already competitive Clippers team and turn them into one of the best teams in the NBA. But they can’t even outshoot the Memphis Grizzlies without Ja Morant. 

So what’s the problem with the Clippers? Even though they’re 0-4 with Harden, he says criticism should point elsewhere. 

“There’s something off with the system here. Don’t blame me man. You know my history, and this is nothing like my time in Houston. I averaged 36 points per game with the Rockets. My system is set up to win, but the Clippers just don’t play my game yet. I’m not even trippin’. They made me the face of the franchise for a reason, so I know James Harden’s time is coming soon.“

A Fly On The Ball overhearing James Harden blaming Los Angeles Clippers’ system

Harden may not see it yet, but the writing is on the wall. He’s nowhere near the best player on a team featuring future Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook. Not to mention Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, if they’re feeling up for a game. 

But let’s not get it twisted. Harden is also 34 years old. Notorious for being the best left-handed scorer of all time, it’s not too late to stop being a hotshot and shoot like a normal, right-handed person. It may be the only thing that can save the Clippers’ season and salvage what was once a great career for Mr. Harden. Otherwise, he might have to go back to shaving his beard before things get even patchier. 

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