James Harden 2-Word Message Gets NBA Fans Hyped

James Harden hyping up fans ? Oh we love it ! Steve Ballmer’s staff has benefited greatly by the addition of Jeff Van Gundy to the Los Angeles Clippers coaching staff. Given that the season only started a few weeks ago, the sample size is small, but the Clippers defense has appeared to be more than just “solid.”

On that point, James Harden undoubtedly has faith in his team, and he said two things that emphasize his point.
After Los Angeles’ valiant 105-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors, Harden said about their defense: “We’re legit,” . He would continue by saying: “Our defense is really, really good. We got to be more consistent which I think every team feels that way.”

James Harden on the Clippers’ defensive identity:

“We’re legit”pic.twitter.com/a39j6pARoi

— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) November 10, 2024

Are James Harden and Clippers actually right about defense ?

The Clippers have a defensive rating of 107.7 in their 10 games, which ranks fourth in the NBA. With a DRTG of 96.8, Kris Dunn has been an incredible discovery for the squad, leading the perimeter defense.

The Clippers have won games thanks to their defense even though they are without Kawhi Leonard, their best defensive player. Because JVG is arguably the league’s most outspoken defensive coach, the Los Angeles team has been playing help defense at a steady pace.

Before the season began, Brian Shaw talked candidly about Van Gundy’s contributions and the expectations he carries. He stated:  “The defensive coordinator usually has to kind of be the guy that’s the biggest a*****e,”

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