Refusing to join forces with Durant, Harden ends his life with 81.4 million

Refused to join forces with Durant! Harden spent 2 years and 81.4 million yuan to win the championship for Los Angeles. In the key offseason choice, James Harden finally rejected the recruitment of Rockets Durant and chose to stay in the Clippers with a two-year, $81.4 million contract, and is likely to end his career here. This decision marks Harden's complete abandonment of the "group-to-winning championship" model and his determination to prove his value in the Clippers.

Despite the ups and downs of last season, Harden is still the top game-control master in the league, averaging 8.1 assists per game to connect the entire team, and his scoring ability at critical moments is still reliable. Clippers boss Ballmer firmly believes that as long as he stays healthy, the three giants of Harden + Leonard + Powell still have the ability to win the championship. Harden himself also expressed: "I believe that for this team, we only have one goal - the championship."

Rejecting the invitation from Durant and the Rockets means that Harden no longer pursues "shortcuts", but chooses to assume leadership responsibilities in the Clippers. If he can realize his dream of winning the championship in Los Angeles, his career will usher in the most perfect curtain call. But for 34-year-old Harden, there is really not much time left for him.