The Los Angeles Clippers acquired James Harden in a trade instantly positioning them as a clear contender for the NBA championship. With Harden on board, the Clippers now boast four players from Southern California. Russell Westbrook played in the NCAA with UCLA, Kawhi Leonard with San Diego, James Harden grew up in Los Angeles, and Paul George hails from Palmdale, California.
Following the recent blockbuster trade from the Philadelphia 76ers that brought in Harden, Paul George addressed the situation. In an interview via @hoopjab, George explained:
“What better story to be told than four SoCal guys, do the never been done before, and be champions. We’ve all got a lot of work to do, but we are very hopeful.”
George also spoke about the acquisition of James Harden, a player at the elite level in the NBA, and how it will raise the team’s standard, pushing them into championship contention:
“Not every day you have the chance to get, you know, a guy of his ability that wants to come and play on this team. We had an opportunity to get him, I feel like at that point it was worth taking a swing on, we felt like he could help us,” added the Clippers All-Star.
Can The Clippers Win The 2023-24 NBA Championship?
The recent acquisition of James Harden by the Los Angeles Clippers has bolstered an already star-studded lineup, featuring the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook. With a formidable quartet of talent hailing from Southern California, the Clippers seem poised for a championship run.
The combination of veteran experience, refined skill sets, and raw talent has ignited discussions and raised hopes among fans and analysts. The question looms: Can this powerhouse assembly of talent translate into a triumphant NBA championship for the Clippers in the 2023-24 season?
The addition of Harden, a renowned NBA superstar, to a roster already boasting established names like Leonard, George, and Westbrook, presents a tantalizing prospect. However, the road to the championship is a rigorous one, filled with challenges from other highly competitive teams.
Injuries had riddled the Clippers title hopes in the past, but with their 4 stars healthy in the postseason, this Clippers team is very well positioned to make a deep run in the playoffs and challenge any team in their path to a potential first-ever championship for the franchise.
As the NBA season unfolds, the Clippers’ potential for securing the championship remains a tantalizing prospect, igniting debates and fueling the anticipation of what could be a remarkable and historic journey in the league.
