George s deal is a laughing stock, Harden stays behind to save the Clippers? The mystery of renewal hidden a fatal point in winning the championship

The Pacers met with the Thunder's finals, like a mirror suddenly shattered, and the fragments were full of Paul George's shadow. This guy didn't turn back to his decision to leave Indiana, but now it looks like throwing a bomb into a lake - shattering the Pacers' future, but it makes Thunder laugh with tears in his arms holding the championship trophy. Do you think this is magical? Clippers fans are probably still cursing now. Back then, Leonard pulled George's group to "Kajiao Group", the management gritted his teeth and bet on all the draft picks for the next ten years. What's the result? In three years, from a favorite to a joke that everyone laughed at, George finally patted his butt and went to Philadelphia, leaving behind a mess for the Clippers to clean up.

To be honest, Presti was betting too hard. When George was replaced, who wouldn't say that Thunder was crazy? But now I look at it. I am holding the championship ring in my hand, but the Clippers have never touched the second round of the playoffs. Sometimes thinking about it, the NBA business market is like selling vegetables in the vegetable market - some people bet on the right treasures, while others throw in the pot and don’t even leave their pants. The combination of George and Leonard was so glorious when they first formed the team. The media made it so sarcastic that there was nothing in the sky and nothing in the earth. What was the result? Injuries, locker room conflicts, and tactical failures eventually became the "high-paying and low-power duo" that fans said. Do you think it's miserable?

Harden's Left Behind: The stubbornness of the veteran and the unexpected light

When the Clippers handed the 35-year-old Harden the 2-year contract of 70 million, few people probably favored it. After all, at this age, other teams have long been used as mascots. Who would have thought that Harden insisted on proving that he is "can't afford to eat?" Leonard was injured in the new season, and everyone felt that the Clippers were going to play badly. As a result, the two old foxes, Tyron Lue and Van Gundy, suddenly changed their formation. Harden stood on the field and directly turned his time back to the Rockets' period - the familiar ball-holding and nuclear-powered play, and the passing of the ball at any time made people feel goosebumps.

The funny thing is that the kid Buzz, who used to be like a transparent man on the court, but after Harden came, he was fed into a double pair of machines. 16.8 points and 12.6 rebounds, this data was so vague that I never dared to think about before! Although he did not get the fastest-progressive player, fans saw it: Harden, this old guy, can not only play by himself, but also take his younger brothers to fly together. When selecting the best lineup, many reporters secretly voted for him - for nothing else, just for the resilience of this veteran.

The mystery of renewal: money, favors and gambling

The most worrying thing now is Harden's renewal. The Mavericks are waiting, after all, Doncic lacks a reliable helper; but ESPN also said that Harden is likely to stay in the team, which makes people puzzled. To be honest, Clippers boss Ballmer is not short of money, but no one can withstand the luxury tax! Salary experts say Harden may have to give up his old contract of 36.3 million and sign a two-year contract again - this operation looks quite righteous, but to put it bluntly, it is still a mess of money.

How outrageous is Harden's data this season? In 79 regular season games, 1500+ points, 500+ assists, 100+ steals, and 50+ blocks, the second old guy who is so versatile in the entire league can't find such an all-rounder. But the problem is, he is 36! The new contract will last for up to two years, and you have to tie it with Leonard - who doesn't know the glass attributes of this brother? The last season was a stop-and-stop, and the attendance rate was similar to that of middle school students taking the monthly exam. If Harden really renews his contract, it would be worth betting on a star who could be reimbursed at any time for the last two years of his career.

The eternal dilemma of loyalty and interests

The NBA has always been a business world, but there are always people who want to find feelings in it. When George left the Pacers, some said he betrayed him, some said he pursued his dreams; Harden stayed in the Clippers, some praised him for his loyalty, and some said he had no choice. After all, whether it is the players or the management, they all jump repeatedly between interests and ideals. The Clippers are in a very awkward situation now - with Harden, he can make it to the playoffs; but without Leonard, the championship is just a flower in the mirror. If Harden really switches to the championship, no one will scold him; but if he stays in the team and plays a gamble with the Clippers, he might become the next "uncrowned king".

Who is right and who is wrong about this? Anyway, some fans are quarreling. Some say Harden should go to the championship team for the last try, while others say that it is more decent to stay in the Clippers as the core. In the final analysis, the cruelty of professional sports lies in that every choice you make may be infinitely magnified by a magnifying glass and become a topic of conversation for others in the future. As for whether the Clippers can win the championship, is Harden's choice worth it - maybe only time can give the answer.