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Originally Posted by Buehler445 (Post 15474906)

Yeah, I'm not.

I hadn't followed the Kyrie thing. That dude might actually be crazy. I also didn't follow the Harden thing really closely and how he absolutely quit...and you know that he gained weight...THIS WEEK.

FWIW, I listened to the Russillo podcast about it today. It's a good listen. I'd recommend it. He had on Bill Simmons and Jackie McMullen (Who I normally don't like but she was really good today.

None of those guys thought it would work. I mean, it can work, but there is a lot of stuff that has to go right, and frankly, probably won't.

The big thing is personalities, which we've been over, although one thing I haven't seen mentioned is Harden has been THE ONLY GUY taking shots in crunch time for 8 years. That's a tough game to break.

What I didn't realize, is that Durant, to date, has almost the same usage rate as Kyrie, who's is ridiculously high, but both are less than historic Harden.

They're productive, but they can't all be historically productive together, because, well, there is a time limit.

Again, it CAN go right, but a lot has to go right.

Simmons and Russilo are Celtics fans who have an emotional vested interest in it not working out. Their opinion would be different had the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown for him, I can assure you.

Harden will be back and posting his ridiculous 40 point triple double lines on high efficiency within the month. He already showed he could do that earlier this month while 25 pounds overweight and he was trying to get traded. He will have to cut the usage down a bit but he’s got a likely top 10 player in NBA history Kevin Durant on his team to carry the load.

The only real concern with that team for me is Kyrie’s mental state. I’m not convinced he cares at all about basketball anymore and that probably won’t change regardless of any Harden trade. If he plays, though, that team is essentially unstoppable offensively.

It wouldn't be an NBA thread if KCC didn't paint Lebron has an underdog and sets him up to where no matter what he can't fail.

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy (Post 15475048)

It wouldn't be an NBA thread if KCC didn't paint Lebron has an underdog and sets him up to where no matter what he can't fail.

You surprised?

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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball (Post 15475267)

You surprised?

No. I could have typed up his take verbatim before he did.

LeBron deserves even more credit for being able to win a championship with the biggest loser in sports... Kyrie Irving.

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection (Post 15474929)

Im not convinced Harden cares much about bball anymore either. He will probably start eating like a fat pig and start partying all the time the minute the Nets do something that pisses him off.

Irving reportedly left Cavs to get out of LeBrons shadow and now he is going to play w Harden and Durant? Doesn't seem like a match made in heaven.

Then you got ultrasensitive Mama's boy Durant who will probably get into an argument w some one on the team at some point and then ruin team chemistry.

If it works out I'm sure Nets will be a great team and fun to watch but I don't think it will with those personalities. Have to wait and see.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Reminder:<br>James Harden AND Kevin Durant AND Kyrie Irving have player options on the final year of their contracts, which means all 3 players can become unrestricted free agents after next season.<br><br>This seems important considering the Nets traded away all their first-round picks</p>— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) <a href="https://twitter.com/TommyBeer/status/1349477549336834049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection (Post 15474929)

You can make the argument for Simmons maybe, but not Russillo he gives no ****s who wins anymore.

And Simmons will put his stuff aside for objective basketball analysis. He’s quick to say the Lakers are the best team in the league, LBJ is the best in the league, AD is filthy and they’re the team to beat.

The problem with your argument is they presented good basketball analysis, not fan schlock.

Like I said. It can work. But a lot has to go right.

As far as Kyrie, who the hell knows. I’d take 50/50 odds on him being done forever.

It's been fun watching young guys step up when their teams are low in numbers. Tyreese Maxey and, last night, Alexander-Walker have been fun to watch. OKC should be fascinating once all of their picks get on the roster.

Hell, even the Atlanta Hawks have a fun, young roster. Once Okongwu gets healthy, they'll be even better.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">IM 36!!!!! IM 36!!!! STOP THROWING THE BALL 😡😡😡🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💀 <a href="https://t.co/KkU32nQVKU">https://t.co/KkU32nQVKU</a></p>— LeBron James (@KingJames) <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/1349817466050887681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

LMAO Rockets fans are review bombing Hardens restaurant that hasn't even opened in Houston.

“The taste was fine during the appetizer but when it was down to when it really mattered, the main dish was stale”

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Originally Posted by Superturtle (Post 15476541)

ZOMG

Durant went from the Splash Brothers to the Dribble Brothers -Barkley LMAO

Why is Kelly Oubre so bad at basketball? Good Lord.

Then again, why did Golden State trade for this loser?

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 15476845)

Why is Kelly Oubre so bad at basketball? Good Lord.

Then again, why did Golden State trade for this loser?

He seemed pretty solid during his time with the Suns but apparently forgot how to play this season.

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 15476845)

Why is Kelly Oubre so bad at basketball? Good Lord.

Then again, why did Golden State trade for this loser?

They traded for 2 reasons.

1. He was available.

2. Klay was not.