Lakeshow

[ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBKR]

I agree. But no pretending the trade wasn't awful from a basketball perspective. How far apart were they though? I don't recall exactly, but my recollection was that it wasn't very material.

They were far apart. It was primarily economic, obviously. But I don't believe Harden is worth what he was demanding, even if he is a very good player. I suppose an argument could be made that if they had retained him they could have dealt Westbrook for a PG that would be a little better fit (Rondo?), but at the end of the day they did what they had to do. Lamb showed a little something this year. I think Adams is actually going to be a nice player for them, eventually. The flop was Martin. They should have moved him last year before the trade deadline to get someone who would be more effective for them and might be with the team now.

[sandiego17]

OKC economics aren't Miami or LA economics.

I agree. But no pretending the trade wasn't awful from a basketball perspective. How far apart were they though? I don't recall exactly, but my recollection was that it wasn't very material.

[ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBKR]

I think they should have. He didn't have to be the primary option like he has to be in Houston, hell of a third wheel. Still consider it an awful trade that was made primarily for non-basketball related reasons.

OKC economics aren't Miami or LA economics.

[oneinchpunch]

Some pretty good play in the playoffs. Some really crappy coaching. Both the WC games were ugly because of bad coaching. Only OKC in a loss, was coached well

[oneinchpunch]

Grizzlies trying to run the clock way too early

[sandiego17]

Another example of how OKC had to keep Harden.

I think they should have. He didn't have to be the primary option like he has to be in Houston, hell of a third wheel. Still consider it an awful trade that was made primarily for non-basketball related reasons.

[ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBKR]

Another example of how OKC had to keep Harden.

[oneinchpunch]

The Blazers are fun to watch. They have a bright future..

The Rockets, poorly coached and their 2 stars disappear again

[oneinchpunch]

But still, 16 minutes in game 1, OKC wins, 27 minutes in game 2, they lose. -8 +/-, worst on the team.

I don't know how NBA players, especially star players, fall off a cliff so fast. He was a pretty good player but the last couple of seasons he has hurt the team a lot more than he has helped.

[sandiego17]

I would agree with this. And move this to the correct thread!

But still, 16 minutes in game 1, OKC wins, 27 minutes in game 2, they lose. -8 +/-, worst on the team.

[Coachmarkos]

I don't think Perkins is why they lost, even though he sucks.

I would agree with this. And move this to the correct thread!

[ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBKR]

But they still lost and he bears responsibility because he sucks and Memphis exploits this suckage.

I don't think Perkins is why they lost, even though he sucks.