Harden s return to the Clippers is a wise move. Strengthening the No. 4 position will enhance the team s championship competitiveness

For 36-year-old Harden, there is no more suitable for him in the league than the Clippers. First of all, as he grows older, Harden's scoring ability is declining rapidly, and his ability to end the game is even more incomparable. Harden's playing style of holding the ball requires not only the support of Harden's own physical fitness, but also the protection of his teammates and the support of offensive efficiency. This is a double-edged sword for Harden and the team. If Harden's physical fitness declines and his efficiency becomes low, the team will face tremendous pressure. It can be said that the independent offensive ability of other players has been completely weakened.

No team can completely let Harden go of the ball, allowing Harden to play freely. The Clippers gave Harden unlimited freedom to dominate the ball. Moreover, the Clippers' tactics can be said to be completely organized around Harden. Even the team's boss Leonard needs to obey Harden's tactical system, which is completely unimaginable in any other team in the league.

Harden is also trusted by his teammates and respected by the team management in the Clippers. And he offered a high-paying contract renewal. You should know that Westbrook, who is also a 36-year-old veteran, is just taking the basic salary as a substitute. While the Clippers' management trusts Harden very much, they promised Harden to strengthen the team's shortcomings around Harden, which is really a huge trust for a 36-year-old veteran.

After a season of running-in, the team's tactics have become increasingly mature. After a season of running-in, the Clippers players have become more and more tacit. The core of Harden + Leonard + Zubac has been fully established. The strengthening of the Clippers management is nothing more than a minor repair. As a result, veteran Batum returned to become the most stable substitute in the No. 4 position. Lopez, the champion center who signed with the Bucks, became Zubac's reliable substitute guarantee.

The originally weak No. 5 center immediately became a competitive double tower combination. While the basket protection ability is improved, the outside center's three-pointer tactics are also richer, and there is no need to envy the Nuggets for making an appointment with the teacher's outside three-pointer. The Clippers' own big center can also pull to the outside to attract defensive three-pointers.

The first issue at present is how to strengthen the No. 4 power forward. You should know that last season, whether in the regular season or the playoffs, most of the Clippers lost due to the shortcomings of the No. 4 position lacking a strong power forward. Especially in the playoffs facing the Nuggets Gordon, the Clippers' proud solid defense was beaten to a wide range of holes, and they were defeated by Gordon many times. And if the Clippers can really sign top 4 power forwards like Fat Tiger Zion or Siakam, they can completely enter the championship ranks.

As for Harden's substitute, it is really not particularly important. Bogdan on the team can be used as a substitute, but the bass coach did not use Bogdan last season. Of course, if Paul can really sign back, it is still more reliable for Paul to play as a substitute. Although Paul is too stubborn, he probably won’t be able to easily untie his knot with Harden!

I heard that Bill from the Suns is going to buy out, and Harden and Bill's wife have a good relationship. If Bill can sign with the Clippers, Bill's offensive ability will make the Clippers very scary!