‘All he’s gonna do’ – NBA fans think Cleveland Cavaliers will regret $97 million James Harden move
· Yahoo Sports
The Cleveland Cavaliers have given James Harden a new 3-year deal, and a lot of fans on social media think it’s not going to be worth it.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers proved this week just how committed they are to their current roster and vision. The team pulled off a widely lauded trade for Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets.
The Cavs are stacked on paper, and want to be challenging for their first NBA title without LeBron James. With that in mind, they ensured their starting five will be together for at least a few more seasons.
James Harden has been an excellent pick up for the Cavs, fitting in seamlessly with a starting five which was craving a playmaker. And now, they’ve locked him up for three more seasons.
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty ImagesFans suggest paying James Harden over $30 million a year as he approaches 40 is not a great idea
James Harden is turning 37 during the coming week. He is no longer the offensive machine he used to be in his prime. That’s not to say he isn’t still a top NBA star, but the decline has been visible.
After Shams Charania announced the new $97 million, 3-year deal the Cavs have signed the Beard to, fans on social media responded with quite a bit of apprehension.
“Owing 32 million dollars to a 40 year old James Harden in 2029 is crazy,” one fan said. “I feel like we’ve known for like 8 years now that James Harden isn’t capable of winning a championship,” another added.
“We know the Cavs won’t win a ring for the next three years,” a comment predicted. “Nah, this man the best bag getter in NBA history,” another reply stated. “All he’s gonna do is stink it up in the playoffs,” claimed one more fan.
“Holy overpay, I just don’t think Harden is worth this much man,” a sixth fan said. “This guy will milk the league till he retires, with no special playoff run,” a seventh fan wrote.
Harden’s lack of playoff success does make narratives around him a bit negative. However, after they got swept in the Eastern Conference Finals last season, it’s hard to blame fans for not hyping up the deal.
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