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“Going To Be Scary”: Despite Clippers’ Alarming Poor Form, James Harden Sends a Gripping Message to NBA Rivals

Published 11/15/2023, 3:26 PM EST

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Amidst the six-game losing streak, there might be a win incoming. This hopeful statement comes from the currently highly debatable acquisition of the Clippers. As the Clippers are making it hard to expect a win as each match unfolds, the player begs to differ with a clear message for those who are doubting him and his team.

James Harden recently spoke on the criticism surrounding the Clippers’ performance and on what the future holds for the team with a sense of optimism.

James Harden has a message for the rivals

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In a recent interview with Bleacher Report, the former MVP expressed optimism for the future of the Clippers while also asserting that the impact of the team will be nothing short of daunting for the rivals. “When we figure it out, it’s going to be scary,” he told B/R.

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The Clippers’ forward further gave his perspective on the ongoing situation of the Clippers and his efforts toward the team’s betterment. The player spoke about trying to communicate and better his game in an attempt to incorporate his skill set without disrupting the already established flow.

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However, since his acquisition on November 1, the Clippers haven’t seen a win with the 111-108 loss against the Nuggets on Tuesday being the most recent one.

There is still hope for the Clippers

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Before Harden joined the team, the Clippers were outscoring teams and the productivity level of the players was high as well. But with Harden’s entry, things have changed. The issue is not exactly Harden’s score as he is averaging 15 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in the five games that he has played. Harden seems to be struggling with matching up to his performance last year while at the same time, he lacks chemistry with his teammates. A lot of it could be due to the player not attending the training camp.

The problems don’t end here. Harden’s current form isn’t the only issue with the team. The team is seen to be playing well when Harden is out and Russell Westbrook is at the primary point and not when both are playing. The players are not matching up either with more non-shooters playing. There seems to be a need for shooters around, whether it’s alongside Harden or Westbrook. In addition to this, there have been a lot of injuries this season as well.

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With Harden expressing his confidence in the Clippers’ future, there is still hope for the Clippers to be back in the game. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shireen is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Throughout her academic pursuits, she has discovered her passion in the world of sports journalism. This discovery has provided her with a creative outlet to express herself and engage with audiences from all walks of life.
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