James Harden Arrives in L.A., and is welcomed in the Clippers’ Locker Room, James Harden arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday and was welcomed into the Clippers’ locker room by his new teammates, including former Houston Rockets teammate Russell Westbrook. Harden and Westbrook greeted each other with a handshake and embrace, and Harden also spent time catching up with Paul George.
Harden and P.J. Tucker were traded to the Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, in a move that is seen as a potential championship contender for Los Angeles. Harden is a 10-time All-Star and one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, while Tucker is a tough-nosed defender who has won two NBA championships.
Clippers team president Lawrence Frank was there to greet both players when they arrived at Crypto.com Arena, and he walked them to the locker room. Harden was in good spirits and even sang along to “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” by the Gap Band, which was playing in the nearby trainer’s room.
James Harden is Excited to Be in L.A.
When asked by a reporter how excited he is to be with the Clippers, Harden replied, “You don’t understand.” He also said that he is looking forward to playing with his new teammates and helping the team win a championship.
“I’m just excited to be here,” Harden said. “I’m excited to be a part of this team. I think we have a really good chance to win a championship, and that’s my goal.”
Westbrook Welcomes Harden to the Clippers
Westbrook is excited to be reunited with Harden, and he believes that the two of them can form a dynamic duo on the court.
“James is one of the best players in the world,” Westbrook said. “He’s a great scorer, he’s a great passer, and he’s a great playmaker. I’m excited to play with him again.”
George Looks Forward to Playing with Harden
George is also looking forward to playing with Harden. He believes that Harden’s offensive skills will complement his own and that the two of them can create a lot of mismatches for opposing teams.
“James is a great player,” George said. “He’s one of the best offensive players in the league. I’m excited to play with him and see what we can do together.”
Clippers Now Have One of the Most Talented Rosters in the NBA
With the addition of Harden and Tucker, the Clippers now have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA. They have a deep lineup of skilled players, and they are now one of the favorites to win the championship.
Harden’s arrival in Los Angeles is a major storyline for the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season. It will be interesting to see how he fits in with the Clippers and how well he plays with his new teammates. If Harden and the Clippers can live up to their potential, they could be a very dangerous team in the playoffs.
