He is demanding now......see how many teams are still at his whim though.. Teams are not bilind to his flaws.
Harden is literally the only one on that team worth a damn this year. It’s crazy how bad they are with him off the court.
Clippers offseason in review: Kawhi: under investigation; always hurt John Collins: having worst season Derrick Jones: hurt Brad Beal: washed/out for season Nic Batum: washed Brook Lopez: washed Chris Paul: washed; sent home … (Traded away) Norman Powell: having career year, possible all-star I love LA. I’ve done everything I can. This situation is crazy. It’s something that I don’t think can be fixed.
I watch the Clips very closely and I'm always going to be a fan and supporter of James. The roster was set up to be an experienced, veteran team for the playoffs. When Beal's season ended before it even began, and Kawhii was still healing, James had to carry that team every damn game. If you watch the Clips, it is painfully obvious that James has to put up outlandish and inequitable stats (compared to other teams' #1 -#3 options) for the Clips to have a chance. He's done his job for that team every season. He's carried them every season since being traded there, especially when you consider how inconsistent Playoff P and Kawhii's availability were. He didn't complain when Kawhii only appeared around the playoffs. He makes every player better around him, especially Big Zu and role players like Dunn, JC and even their new Kobe. He plays so damn hard and is disrespected in a way that I've never seen. Say all you want about Harden's shortcomings in the playoffs or his lack of championships, but then you have to acknowledge how he has had to singlehandedly hold the Clips on his back for the majority of his time in L.A. He's not perfect, but he's not responsible for the demise of this roster or record. His current stats indicate a top 15 player, even at his age. He's no longer the alleged Brooklyn diva (I think that was Kyrie's overrated nonsense) and he still puts up numbers each night that gives his team a fighting chance. But, as it seems, James can drop 30+ ppg/5 boards/8 dimes on any given night and his peers aren't matching the effort. Ty Lue isn't coaching nearly as hard as good Jeff, and you can tell that those Saturn rings under his eyes are darker than ever. I feel badly for James, CP3 and guys like Batum and Brook Lopez. This is a nightmare. /Rant What I have heard is that James is dedicated to the Clips, but the chaos is starting to give him the itch of going elsewhere. I just don't think there is enough support around him and Big Zu/Fragile Kawhii to repair the damage. There is plenty of interest, but the offers will not be overwhelming. I don't know which team he would fit best on, but he could easily turn many teams into contenders. The current playback around CP3's exit is about to get even nastier, and the way he was dismissed has details that are going to make the Clips look as dreadful as Keith Closes and Darius Miles. I was surprised to hear how he was informed and the reasons why...a whole disrespectful mess. Phew.
I feel bad for Cod, I do not ever want to watch them. Yes, Harden is still a good player but I just don't know at this point.
Powell is a UFA next summer and the Clippers had no intention of extending him. They thought the combination of John Collins and Brad Beal could fill the gap. SMH. Meanwhile in Miami, Powell is playing like a hungry bear expecting to be fed. I think he's gonna be disappointed.
Funny how none of the teams CP has played for wanted to keep him… but I’m sure it’s all because of Harden and Lenard lol.
Meanwhile in Clipper land.....hang for 3 Quarters then lose again. This was a misunderstanding between the 2......obviously Clippers thought they could use him and CP3 only wanted to rarely play and be there for his family.....and retire in peace. Little did he know, the current version of the Clippers never had the friendship that he had with DA Jordan and Griffin, his 2 best friends. ------ a team of mercenaries and dollar hunters. I want to see if his nepo son can play in the NBA, he just has his dad's face.
I watched ( I know, I know, but aside from James, there are many reasons including many players I like.) At this point, unless they can go on a winning streak of 4-5 games and get to play-in category, I hope they free James. What more do you want from the guy? He's dripping solid numbers and not making excuses for his mistakes or the abysmal record. Still, one of my oldest friends in Nic makes it sound like James wants LAC to work out, but he is not accustomed to losing like this when he's been the most productive, consistent Clip over the last years. Yes, I know so many on this board hate James or call him a choker. I don't see it that way, and yet, I know he's not perfect. The Minnesota scenario being discussed would be best for competing, but his life and business endeavors are in Cali. Tough decisions. As for CP3, the Clips and he are both equally to blame (More blame to the organization for petty handling). Still, Nic said he was treating his peers like children and his floor general advice were actively against what the coaching staff wanted . No team allows one player to go against an entire coaching staff without consequences, but if Lue wasn't speaking with him, that's bad coaching. You don't shun your players in communication. Period. The worst coming from this is the allegation that James didn't want CP3 coming to the team. I heard from my guy and another bench vet that he was embraced until he became too aggressive and arrogant. Allegedly, the "star" (cough cough injury/Aspire) that had issues with CP3's style was Kawhii. Again, James is the easy target and it's pretty well known that Kawhii and Uncle Dennis are difficult and often serpents in the org . Much love to y'all on this Sunday .
