James Harden remains undefeated with trade requests, forcing the Philadelphia 76ers to trade him to his destination of choice with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, this trade move prompted FOX Sports host Chris Broussard to shockingly refer to Harden as ‘re*arded’, a slur for people suffering from developmental disorders.
“Nick! Is the man re*arded? Developmentally disabled?”
Chris Broussard said what ? pic.twitter.com/nhg6uca0VK
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 31, 2023
The reaction on the faces of the people on set was enough to communicate that Broussard made a huge error when he said what he said. First, talking about a former MVP like that is hugely disrespectful. Second, the choice of words was as poor as it can be, with the slur he used being phased out of public discussions in recent years.
Using a word like to refer to a basketball decision is crazy. Not only is the usage of the word unnecessary but saying that about Harden as well. Broussard will likely be made to apologize for slipping up like a rookie on air, and I hope he realizes that the word he used offends people who suffer from developmental disorders and are stigmatized for not fitting into conventional societal norms.
James Harden Hopes To Bring The Clippers A Championship
A move like this is only made to double down on wanting to win a title, something the Clippers are doing. They’ve already staked a lot of their future on this core, going back to the trade where they sent out assets until 2026 in 2019 to put together the Paul George and Kawhi Leonard duo. With injuries stopping them from winning every season, they’ll hope adding Harden gives them a lot more on-court stability.
For all the valid criticisms about Harden off the court, there’s no doubting the quality he can provide on the court. He isn’t the MVP-level guard who can give you 30 points per game anymore, but he definitely can notch upwards of 10 assists a game with his incredible playmaking ability.
He averaged 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 10.7 assists last season. This season, he’ll hope his elite point guard play makes the difference for a Clippers squad that’s fallen short to injuries every season since the 2020 Playoffs.
James Harden Gets Reunited With Russell Westbrook
The Harden trade means that two former MVPs will become teammates for the third time in their careers. The Clippers retained Westbrook on their roster while adding Harden, which means that the pair are teaming up once again after previous stints as teammates with the OKC Thunder and the Houston Rockets.
Harden and Russ 🥲
(🎥 @joeylinn_) pic.twitter.com/pQwtZ0Urq7
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 1, 2023
Both players are former MVPs looking to get their first championship, something they hope to make a reality this season. Their first stint together led to them getting the closest either has been to a title, as they went to the NBA Finals in 2012 while on the OKC Thunder alongside Kevin Durant.
They would team up again on the Houston Rockets in the 2019/20 season, but the fit didn’t end up working out. It was also the final season for Westbrook as an All-Star in the NBA and the final season for Harden as a 30-point scorer in the NBA. They both have declined over the years and will likely be behind Kawhi and George in the pecking order on the Clippers.
Regardless of the personal dynamics, fans around the world will be salivating to see the new-look Clippers make their full debut tomorrow night against the Lakers.
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