NBA: “Sacrifice Is Going To Be The Biggest Thing,” Says LA Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue On Acquiring Superstar James Harden – News18

Although James Harden is a famous person becoming a member of a crew already loaded with stars, the Los Angeles Clippers’ high brass thinks he’ll thrive of their galaxy.

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue mentioned Wednesday he isn’t positive when Harden will make his debut following the blockbuster commerce that introduced the ten-time All-Star and 2018 NBA MVP residence to Los Angeles from the Philadelphia 76ers.

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But Lue believes that when Harden performs alongside Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook this season, all 4 will make the changes essential to show the Clippers into a first-rate contender for Harden’s first NBA title.

“Sacrifice is going to be the biggest thing,” Lue mentioned. “Four guys from LA, and four guys that have done a lot in their careers. So they understand, and they’ve talked about just winning a championship. That’s all we’re focused on. It’s going to take a lot of sacrifice, whether it’s shots, whether it’s minutes. They’re willing to do that.”

The Clippers gave up 4 gamers and a portion of their lengthy-time period draft place so as to add Harden and P.J. Tucker, shaking the muse of their crew simply 4 video games into the season. To Lawrence Frank and proprietor Steve Ballmer, the potential hazards of fielding a 4-famous person lineup had been far outweighed by the potential for greatness.

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Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations, referred to as Harden “a ceiling-raiser.”

“James Harden has an elite skill set, and all he cares about is one thing: He wants to win a championship for the LA Clippers,” Frank added. “He wants to be part of something bigger than himself. … These (four) guys have all the individual accomplishments. They’ve made plenty of money. This is about one goal.”

While Harden badly needed to play in his native Los Angeles after his relationship with the Sixers disintegrated, the Clippers are decided to flee the second-tier contender purgatory wherein they’ve had 12 consecutive successful seasons and 10 playoff berths, but only one convention finals look.

While Harden’s debut gained’t occur till subsequent week on the earliest, Tucker was accessible to play Wednesday evening towards the Lakers, Lue mentioned. Tucker has been enjoying for the Sixers whereas Harden left and returned in his contentious, prolonged breakup with the franchise.

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