TrueHoop TV: Missing Harden

Like the nostalgy, Royce. Can't get over it either. I cannot believe they gave away such a unique opportunity. Lebron is 28 soon. In 3 years, he'll be 31, Bosh also. And Wade 33 - done.

Harden & Ibaka 26, KD & Russ 27. That's not even a contest. In 3 years at the latest (why not this year?), they would have taken over the league, with only the great Lebron in the way now.

I've been wondering forever why nobody else complained about this superstar waiting to blow up being so ridiculously underused. With him as KD's playmaker...man. I see 25/10a/5r for Harden and 35 for KD. Put Maynor in the 1st unit with them and let Russ destroy the reserves by himself. That's what he's great at. Or do whatever...play Harden with Russ to keep him in line...whatever. You make it work. "Too much talent" sounds like a problem a coach should be able to manage. Plus Ibaka will learn how to play D some day.

They hit 3 straight drafts TO PERFECTION. That's unheard of. You simply don't give this opportunity away. That's what every team dreams about - this situation. They would have been unstoppable soon. For a while, too. There where no obstacles. He was under contract and about to become a RFA after the season. Thunder match the max. Done. Set for half a decade. I was 100% convinced it was going to happen this way.

Good bye, Harden. His play will make it tough to root for the team that didn't see him. He responded with a 37/12/5/4/1 line. The other 3 players to do that in 25 years? MJ, Bird, Wade.

Money? Pleaaaase...they offered 55, he could have gotten 60. I know...luxury, too. But come on...we're talking about Harden. If Bennett refuses, trade others. Amnesty Perk. Do whatever you like, but keep this core of 4. Other will come and join at a discount, plus your draft picks, They're so deep, it wouldn't have mattered to get rid of a few role players.

Very sad, I'm still shocked.