The 10th usage rate league must help Harden reduce the burden, US media suggests that the Clippers strengthen their bench

To be honest, the Clippers lost to the Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs this year, which is a pity. Leonard missed half of the regular season and relied on Harden to take on the basic playoffs. In the offseason last year, the US media predicted the Clippers' record to be the 11th in the West to miss the playoffs. As a result, Harden helped the Clippers hold on, but unfortunately the healthy Leonard still failed to defeat the Nuggets. There are also declines in age and physical condition of the Kazi, which is indeed due to frequent injuries that lead to difficulty in returning to the peak.

The Clippers need to consider next season is how to help Harden reduce the burden. Harden will definitely stay with the Clippers. Many American Records have reported that Harden is expected to jump out of the last year's player option and sign with the Clippers for another two years. The contract ranges from 75 million in two years to 80 million in two years, which is a little higher than the previous 70 million in two years. But based on Harden's overall bonus to the Clippers, the Clippers actually don't pay high or even a little.

US media "Bleacher Report" (BR for short), they wrote an article today to analyze some of the problems the Clippers faced during the offseason. The question BR talks about the most is about Harden's consumption and how the team can sign players to help him reduce the burden. BR believes that Harden, 36, is already a supporting role, but he has taken on some young core jobs in the Clippers. This may be a bit too much for a veteran.

BR lists three data, warning the Clippers to consume Harden's hidden dangers.

First: Harden missed only 3 games in 82 regular season games last season and was forced to rest.

Second: Harden ranks fifth in the league in playing time.

Third: Harden's Real Usage League is 10th.

Normally speaking, a 36-year-old veteran should not be a father or a mother in a team, but rather a role that is leaning towards the green leaves. Like, Old Conley, or the work Paul has done over the past few seasons. But the Clippers regard Harden as the backbone of the team's entry into the playoffs. Obviously this does not match Harden's age and the salary he received. When BR talked about the Clippers management Frank, he asked him to do a good job in the offseason to help Harden share the pressure.

BR has an analysis: "For a 35-year-old player who is about to be 36 years old. The work the Clippers have to bear is incredible. Next season, Harden is 36 years old, and I hope the Clippers will not let him use physical fitness in the transition. I know Powell and Bogdan can help him share some pressure. But these are not enough. The Clippers still have room for operation during the offseason. They have full middle-class special cases, and these need to be used for players who can help Harden."

Previously, the Suns reporters reported that the Clippers may be the dark horse that got Durant. We don't know if Frank can operate, but one more giant is always helpful for Harden's consumption. This season, Harden averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.5 breaks per game in the regular season. For some old point guards, this is the All-Star stat that they can only play when they are young. But the outside world has high requirements for Harden and may think this is a very mediocre performance. But no matter what, Powell + Bogdan + Jones are the three high-quality bargaining chips that the Clippers can use. Frank must seize the opportunity to use these to help the Clippers improve their lineup.