On December 17, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, and the Clippers recently performed well and became the most eye-catching team in the league, winning six games in a row, setting the longest winning streak in the league at the moment.
During that time, the Clippers went from six consecutive losses to six consecutive wins, and the speed of change was remarkable.
Head coach Tyronn Lue said Harden has to stick to himself and play his own style in order to help the team get better.
During this winning streak, Harden's performance has been remarkable, averaging 193 points, 55 rebounds, 93 assists, 13 steals, 13 blocks, shooting 48% from the field, 44% from three-point range, 93% from the free throw line, and 68 true from the field2%。
It's no exaggeration to say that Harden's individual performance has conquered the entire Clippers team, including not only the players and coaches, but also the team's owner, Ballmer.
Ballmer is one of the Clippers' most loyal fans, attending nearly every game, and whenever the players perform well, he is excited and encouraged by their performances.
Compared to other owners, most of the owners Harden has encountered in his career have been known for being stingy, especially during his time with the Rockets and the 76ers, when the team did not hesitate to let go of key players who could help the team win championships in order to save on luxury tax.
But with the Clippers, Ballmer said he was willing to do whatever it took to create the best quality products for the team, and he was willing to continue to bring in new stars to make every effort to challenge for the championship.
It is reported that the Clippers gave up Morris, Batum, Covington, Martin and other players as well as first-round and second-round picks in the early trade of the season in exchange for Harden, PJ Tucker and Petrushev.
Although Petrushev has been cut and Tucker has suffered a "no play, no win" situation, the addition of Harden has given the team a new lease of life.
After 10 games, Harden has become the leader of the Clippers, and Leonard, George and Westbrook are willing to create the best tactical arrangement for him.
At the same time, Leonard's offensive and defensive play has also been excellent during the six-game winning streak, and he has contributed an average of 28 per game3 points, 58 rebounds, 45 assists, 12 steals, shooting 60% from the field, and 53 from three-point range8%。
Leonard said Harden's presence made his game easier.
Now, the Clippers have a pair of Harden and Leonard, plus top forward George and MVP-winning Wei Shao, and their chances of winning the championship have also increased.
Former NBA star Anthony even said that the Clippers are now a super team in the league, they have four of the best players in history, and as long as they can maintain their current form and rotation, they will be an unstoppable strong team.