Congratulations to the Clippers!Harden's comprehensive ability is not inferior to Durant, and he has successfully signed a contract of 94.4 million in 2 years
Congratulations, the two-year record of 94.4 million is very good!Harden didn't make any mistakes this time, and his strength was no less than Durant's, ending in nine consecutive games. It was the Clippers' first "Northern Expedition", and it turned out to be a success. After a period of trades, 6 consecutive losses, Willis was reduced to a bench, signed Theis, etc., and the Clippers finally became the champion. They have won people's attention in a way that "if you don't make a hit, you will be a blockbuster". When the Clippers lost in a 6-game losing streak, fans ridiculed, denigrated, doubted, and some people said the Clippers were going to fall apart. Eventually, after a change, they finally got back into the game, and they kept their momentum strong and showed no signs of stopping. The 2-year value of 94.4 million has skyrocketed, giving Harden his best partner and a strong contender for the championship of the Big Three.
The reason why the Clippers were able to fight back and win consecutive games was entirely because of the sacrifice of Wei Shao, as well as Leonard and George. After getting more freedom, Harden is back to his old self and is once again a great all-rounder. However, handing the ball to Harden is just the beginning of what the Clippers are learning from the 76ers. They won't be like the 76ers, stealing the ball from Harden and competing for MVP to protect Embiid, while counting on Harden to step up and save the game at the last minute. The biggest difference between them and the 76ers is their core leaders. Compared to Embiid, Kawhi Leonard is clearly better. For example, in the game against the Dallas Mavericks, Harden performed badly, 4-of-12 and only 2-of-8 from three-point range, while George missed the game because of injury, which is why Harden can't play, and many times, Harden will be pushed out as a scapegoat. But it's different now, because of Leonard's joining, the Clippers have an extra solid backer. Leonard took the initiative in the game, controlling the team's attacking tempo like Jordan did, and also beating the opponent to the ground. That's the biggest difference between him and Embiid. Leonard is cruel and never complains about the situation around them, they just raise their strength to the extreme.
When the Clippers had more wins, people also thought that Harden joining the Clippers was a wise decision. The sacrifice of Westbrook, the letting of Leonard, the letting of George, and the unity of the Clippers are all very important, but the most important thing is that they have a big star who can turn the tide. Unlike Embiid of the 76ers, Leonard, a two-time champion and NBA MVP, is the team's main player. Perhaps, Harden met one of his best teammates in his career. Of all the players Durant has worked with Harden, his all-time position is the most important. However, in terms of all-round strength, Leonard is not necessarily worse than Durant. Although there is no title such as Most Valuable Player or Scoring Champion, Leonard's fans know that he can make anyone scareless. Even when James was still in Miami, he would feel a headache when facing Leonard, which shows how much Leonard has an impact on the team's offense and defense.
But this season, Leonard has not only become more mature, but also physically better. After a few years of problems, Leonard is no longer under pressure, and this is the first time this season that he has played a full game in 25 consecutive seasons, the first time in seven years that he has played a full game. After leading the Raptors to a championship, Leonard was once considered the most powerful star in the country, but five years have passed. At one point, Leonard hit rock bottom due to injury and absence. If the Clippers haven't won a championship this season, there is speculation that they will likely be torn apart because the Clippers and Leonard's contracts have not yet expired. Although Leonard has two years and 94.4 million remaining on his contract, he can still leave at the end of this season and try a free transfer, because he is a person who can choose, because he is a person who can choose. It stands to reason that teams like this type of star will sign them as soon as possible, but as a result, the Clippers will have trouble in the next few years.