Harden and Westbrook are reunited with the LA Clippers
Now teammates with the LA Clippers, James Harden and Russell Westbrook will be playing together for the third time in their careers. Teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, Westbrook and Harden are now home in LA together.
Speaking with reporters during his introductory press conference, Harden was asked if Westbrook was one of the reasons he wanted to come to the Clippers, and said, “I've been knowing Russ since Boys and Girls Club in LA, so our relationship goes far beyond basketball. But yeah, of course he was one of the reasons, you know what I mean? I feel he has something to prove as well. And all in all, we got a goal that we're trying to accomplish.
It was reported in July that Westbrook’s re-signing played a role in Harden’s desire to join the Clippers, which was confirmed by Harden himself on Thursday. Many were under the impression that the duo’s unsuccessful tenure in Houston had impacted their relationship and potential desire to be teammates again, but that was not the case.
For what it’s worth, I’ve been told that James Harden’s desire to be traded to the Clippers was made even stronger once they officially re-signed Russell Westbrook.Getting honest about his relationship with Westbrook, Harden said the two go way back, and are excited to play together for a third time as they pursue a title.NBA Basketball - INACTIVE
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