Analyst Makes Big Projection About James Harden, Clippers

After months of demands and public bickering, James Harden is now a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Some fans believe that Harden cannot be trusted and will not add much to the Clippers’ roster, but others feel he could be just what they need.

Speaking on his show, Craig Carton said that Harden showed a lot of adaptability last year and could be key to LA’s success.

“If you get the other guys to stay healthy, then the Clippers are a top-four team out west,” he said (via The Carton Show).

“If you get the other guys to stay healthy, then the Clippers are a top 4 team out west.”

— @craigcartonlive on James Harden being traded to the Clippers pic.twitter.com/PN7bHeyNu6

— The Carton Show (@TheCartonShow) October 31, 2023

Carton admits that Harden is not the player he was five or even three years ago.

However, he believes that last year Harden proved he is willing and able to change his game for the greater good of the team.

When he was playing with the Philadelphia 76ers, Harden accepted the role of being second-in-command behind Joel Embiid and acted accordingly.

This worked out very well for the team, and it also showed that Harden can be a team player when he wants to be.

There are many ways that he could add to the Clippers’ lineup and help them finally achieve their goal of winning an NBA Championship.

Of course, injuries could get in the way of all that, which is something that Carton is worried about.

What will happen to this team if the leading duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George gets hurt again?

As last postseason showed, the team cannot thrive without those two, even with strong performances from other players like Russell Westbrook.

So, while Harden could bring great things to the team, questions, concerns, and challenges persist.

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