Thanks!Harden assists the Lakers to form another big three, and I wish Russell good luck
Thanks to James Harden's help, the Lakers have once again formed a Big Three lineup, which is great news for Russell as he faces more challenges.
Since playing against the Nuggets, the Clippers were the best 8-2 in the league at the time. The "spaceship" looks like it's on track. James Harden is the leader of this team. First, let's take a look at the data. Meanwhile, Harden's average scoring is 86 with an average of 563 pcs. Looking at his individual attacks, he averages 68 per game5% of shooting chances, 107 rebounds. Secondly, because he is important. With Harden, the Clippers' efficiency was 164, 11 when there is no him4。This 27The 8 margin is a clear indication of the impact Harden has on the team: when he's there, he wins games, and when he's not, he's lost. Overall, Harden's performance is not just statistical, he can also lead the team well.
As Harden and the Clippers get better and better, that's not a good thing for them. This is because it is competitive. The Lakers' biggest rival in the West is Denver, but their rival is the Clippers. In addition, with the reduction of Harden, Leonard and Paul George's on-court scoring will also decrease, which will be a huge challenge for the Lakers. On the other hand, Harden's move to the Clippers is also a good thing for the Lakers, as it will push them to find a new player sooner.
To be precise, after the three of them join forces, their strength is definitely stronger than the two. There's good news for the Lakers: the first one is Russell. Although Russell played mediocre in high-intensity competitions, he still has a lot of potential, 1+18.5 million, 15+5, which is a player with great potential. Secondly, it is "reengineering". In the coming months, maybe there will be some new changes, such as the Hornets, the Bulls, the Trail Blazers, and so on. And that's not even counting the Jazz and Pistons who are being rebuilt. So, for the team, they still have a lot to think about.
In that case, the Lakers could keep their eye on Jeremy Grant, and I think it's very promising to sign the Portland superstar. The first is the issue of contracts. Grant's 5-year $160 million, Russell only needs 1+1. In short, by the next summer, wages will be released. Secondly, there are the conditions for negotiation. For a star who averages more than 20 points per game, they wouldn't trade Russell. That is, they have to pay more, such as first-round picks. Salary and bargaining chips are very powerful.
In addition, there are certain qualities in Grant that cannot be ignored. Compared to Portland, the Lakers are undoubtedly more charismatic: they signed a big contract, and fighting for a championship during this period is their main purpose. With James and Davis leading, the Lakers will reach such heights. Overall, the Lakers are very good against Portland and Grant. And, with Harden and the Clippers winning, the Lakers will also increase their leverage to facilitate this transfer.
Eventually, thanks to the help of James Harden, the Lakers regained their "Big Three". At the same time, regardless of whether Russell will end up being sold by the Lakers, he will have a lot of luck.