OKC trades Harden

[kman72]

Artest just isn't the athlete he used to be; he relies on his physicality and experience (which is still very important) but it just doesn't put him in the elite of defenders anymore... i'm just saying at his position he is in trouble against the thunder when he has his matchup with durant along with nash vrs westbrook. Gasol would be the 3rd worst defender in the starting lineup but he can easily handle Serge Ibaka. I actually like Gasol's D and think he gets a bad rap for it, i have more issue with his lack of boxing out for rebounds.

[ZB1224]

To be fair I don't think anyone can guard Westbrook of Durant. LeBron is (for whatever reason) considered a top 3 defender that can guard anyone and Durant had his way with him.

[Hawkfanadam]

As a Thunder fan, I love the deal... Harden wanted a max deal and the Thunder wouldn't give him that. They will be good for years to come. Lamb has potential to be just as good as Harden.

[kman72]

yeah i like it for OKC, Kmart is just as good a scorer as harden. He just cant create for everyone else like harden could, but they don't need that with westbrook and durant creating for everyone. Lamb has potential, and they got a good pick in the toronto pick.

[Proudiddy]

Harden is absolutely killing it. Dropped another 35+ tonight and he isn't done. He's carrying the Rockets to wins.

I'm growing a beard.