[Highlight] James Harden Post Game Interviews (ft. Travis Scott and Donovan Mitchell)
Harden 23⁄8, 15 in the fourth quarter. Donovan Mitchell 35 pts, Allen 29 and 10.
Fucking stoked.
Yall have a solid team.
I think either BOS or CLE comes out of the east. I’m leaning towards BOS due to the experience but CLE is more talented I think.
Cavs clear by a lot talent wise no?
We said that last year too unfortunately.
We got dicked down by the haliban
you were injury-riddled tbf, even when guys were playing they were dealing with issues, that seemed underdiscussed at the time and even moreso now
now, whether harden is much of an upgrade on garland in that regard is to be confirmed…
Yeah. At least while Tatum is out.
I still can’t bet on them until I actually see them pull through. This team needs to prove to me that it can play well, and consistently, enough to make the finals.
Next game, Donovan at his locker, looking forlorn. I still have to prove it to /u/BackendSpecialist if I want this team in the finals.
Keep sleeping on Detroit
Detroit is basically the Cavs four our five years ago. That team will be tough for a while but they may struggle in the playoffs when facing the same team four or more times straight.
Mmm.. good callout. I’m interested in seeing what they do this postseason. Cade also has to stay healthy.
Will do champ, thanks for the reminder.
I kinda hope everyone starts hyping the Cavs again. I want the knicks to start being underrated. We probably do better as the underdogs.
If it makes you feel any better, I’ve been “underrating” the knicks for years and will likely continue to do so :)
I want the knicks to start being underrated.
Also, when have the Knicks not been the underdogs? I can’t think of a year where yall were favorites.
The beginning of this one
Just wait until the playoffs and an elimination game.
Im in danger
We got ourselves a squaaaaa
Makes me happy to see Allen do well. Miss him on the Nets and never wanted him to get traded
Harden was -14 on the floor hahaha
Lebron on a vet min on this team would bring chaos to the East
He prob wouldn’t do min but I could see a 1 year 20
I’m sure he would, it gives the Cavs the best shot of winning if he does, which probably means much more to him than a few million when he’s already a billionaire. He would have taken a pay cut if he thought the Lakers actually had a competitive roster and would make moves to become a contender.
I bet he would take the mid level and rough shed the NBA his last year and win another chip in Cleveland and then retire with 5 rings. Thanos rings. Harden and don getting their first ring. Would be beyond epic.
Lebron getting harden over the hump and winning him a ring would bring me tears
On first read, my brain omitted the -en from Harden and was quite confused by the resulting sentence
LeBron getting humped hard would bring me to tears ngl
He will never take a minimum, that just paints an awful narrative of being so desperate and ring chasing, and he is always maximizing the amount of money he can get, he understands it’s a business the most. The lowest he’d go is 20 million but probably ask for 28m and get sign and traded for Jarret Allen.
It would look desperate anywhere but Cleveland. The sentimental aspect of coming back for his last year makes it work.
The fuck would they sign & trade when he’s a free agent? Hey, let’s trade away our all-star center for a guy in his last year?
He’s not signing for a minimum is the main point.
Man Lakers fans really do think you can trade nothing for something. No you’re not getting Jarret Allen
I mean can’t they do a sign and trade lol
I mean they got Luka for basically nothing. It just reinforces that belief
No, more realistically would be the mid-level exception. It’s not a lot but it’s not the minimum.
First, the narrative would be him coming home to play his last year where it all started, not chasing a ring.
Second, if Bron signing for anything less than max is pedantic. 10M, 20M, or 30M its all the same when you are billionaire. Its max money or a team friendly deal.
The idea of Bron demanding, and the Cavs accepting, a sign and trade for Bron is asinine. Whats the point of him coming here if we have to strip the team to make it work.
Youre talking about the guy who is still using pandora with ads, and youre gonna say 2.5m to 30m is all the same to him 🤣
He won’t, the League and player association won’t let him since he’ll set a bad precedent. He is still, at least, 3rd all nba team player
How can you say that you are “sure” when he constantly stated he is not taking anything lower than his worth after his Miami tenure lol
Taxpayer MLE for Bron, 20⁄4 extension for Bronny, and 10⁄4 full rookie for Bryce.
**Would feed families
Would dick the east one more time for good measure
What if he vet min in the lakers next season? With that capable new owner. lol
he should go for 6MOY and another championship. But he’s gonna crush the team if he asks for his 50m+
Impressive he’s doing this on no practice
I remember his debut for us. No practice and he lit up the Pistons for 37 and 12. Man was meant to be a superstar, just cosplaying as a 6th man in OKC.
Him and JLin both popped off hard that first game. Hadn’t felt so excited for Rockets basketball in years
making me nostalgic
those teams were my teenage years, and for a while afterwards i thought that maybe the magic of that team was from being young
but after a few other solid teams, i’m pretty convinced that was just an exciting time to be a Rockets fan
I remember watching it thinking they could work. Then Lin wasn’t to really be seen again except for the times Harden wasn’t playing/out
Both needed the ball in their hands to be effective, but harden was better + Lin got injuries
He’s kind of like Manu in playstyle with no coach holding him back and ofcourse plays in a era where pace is faster so more stats. Calm down, I didnt say one was better than the other.
I got you bro. This has been my take for more than a decade now
i do agree manu would have been a lot better on a different team. its almost a crime how spurs held him back. that being said he probably woulda been too injured to be a staple 1. i mean on low minutes and play time he was still always hurt.
harden on the other hand is one of the ultimate iron men
Tbh there’s no way OKC didn’t know he was superstar tier but restricting him to just being a 6th man while starting Selfolosha over him is wild when you look back
They wanted their own Ginobli
I mean…he’s been an elite PG for a long time?
True. I could do this too
I mean the NBA is way more plug and play than you think. Also Harden is a 16 year vet and once said “I am not a system player, I am the system”
That was a fucking chaotic interview and we pump out cool ass interviewers to be stolen away by bigger media outlets every time
Hey, You got Serena from us
We love Serena, it was a good steal.
She’s the best
I love to see the baby Lakers thrive 🥹
She fine.
I always enjoy the Jarrett Allen dap ups
I did not know that, fair enough. But some of our previous interviews went on to keep on doing good things
Who’d you guys lose to the bigger ponds?
Sideline reporters we lost were Angel Gray and Allie Clifton. Beat reporters Chris Haynes and Dave McMenamin.
On top of those the other person responding mentioned (all correct), Angel Grey, our last sideline reporter, is now doing national games for ESPN. Also, it almost goes without saying, but Windy was a Cavs guy before being a national guy. People joke about him riding LeBron’s coattails, but he never would have gotten as far as he has if he wasn’t very good at his job.
Of the top of my head, Allie Clifton to the Lakers and I’m pretty sure Allie LaForce spent some time with the Cavs/Cleveland sports
Not a sideline reporter but also lost Dave McMenamin to the Lakers
I kinda miss her a bit although I love Trudell as well. Serena’s awesome!
harden brings crazy ass energy wherever he goes lol dude got trav in sacramento on a saturday night watching him
Brother how did you get a Harden flair! I need that!
In the area for the super bowl but yeah he’s been tight with Harden for a minute makes sense he’d come to his cavs debut
Ok wait nobody told me we get Travis Scott in this deal
Also how about this right before > “He’s the leader of this team and I’m doing whatever I can to support him”- (Harden on Donovan Mitchell)
That’s pretty sweet to hear
Harden has been trying to find a primary guy that he can facilitate for since he left the Rockets, but they just kept getting injured. As much as people clown on him for choking in playoffs, it’s only because he kept getting thrust into situations where he had to carry the team because the other star player(s) was out. I think with D. Mitch, Mobley, and Allen that he can dish it to, he’ll do great with the Cavs.
Yeah he clearly said multiple times he wants to be a number 2 at this point and to me that is one of his most respectable decisions. Not every star can put their ego to the side like that.
Harden has never gotten enough credit for being a very selfless superstar. Like when he went from averaging 35 on a Rockets team that needed the scoring to instead averaging 25⁄12 on the nets with KD/kyrie since they needed his playmaking more than his scoring, not many guys are that adaptable
James “the system” Harden
They’re gona win for sure. 4 all stars and 3 hall of famers
Travis been shouting out James Harden as an inspiration even before he got A List
Don is clearly the leader on the Cavs. Has been for a minute.
Since he landed.
You just gotta pray that Mitchell will be able to go crazy in game 7s. James is unselfish and sometimes to a fault.
Hard to be selfish when you’re getting doubled at half court
To hardens credit hes been perfectly fine being a facilitator/second option guy post rockets. KD on the nets, Embiid on the sixers, Kawhi on the clippers.
Travis Scott is a fucking loser
It’s his city
Travis Scott is a Republican
Yall really just be making up anything
I never seen Harden talk like this. He’s excited as fuck
Respectfully, he is excited but this is how he talks in these interviews a lot.
Yeah bro Harden doesn’t get enough credit for being….a normal, nice dude lol! Y’all get hung up on his in-game performances and going to strip clubs but JH a nice man
Ngl when is the last time he’s actually been found at a strip club? I feel like thats been a meme forever
He has a longterm partner I think
Oh right I actually kinda remember that from the clips of that Starting Five documentary.
He even has a kid. Strip club era might be over.
yea! honestly good for him
I mean at the end of the season she’s really pregnant with his second child, which she probably had within the last month or two.
He ended it too right when she hinted that he went to a great team
This is what playing 3 years for the Clippers does to a man
Harden was talking like that with us, He was having so much fun with Zu and Kawhi in LA.
Think that’s a good thing, he will always talk up his teammates or team in general.
Yeah, maybe he was more reserved at his previous stops but he definitely showed a more outgoing side during his time in LA.
He was excited until he saw how shitty kawhi was last year in the playoffs.
I am so excited to see him ball out.
I want to see great players play great.
What being back in the Eastern Conference does to a mf
This is true lmao
Brah what the hell did Travis even say lol
DONOVAN MITCHELL, JAMES HARDEN. WE GOIN TO THE THE YARD! WHAT WE DOIN?! DM, JH WHAT THE FUUUUCKKK
The three of them going to Yard House for some beers and pizza
I was just going to assume it was a strip club in SAC
He has a girlfriend now. He has strippers at home
James Harden is only one person, not three.
Nuh unh, he said FAHHHH, no “ck”.
FAHHHH
MY MILKSHAKE BRINGS ALL THE BOYS TO THE YARD. AND THEY’RE LIKE, “IT’S BETTER THAN YOURS”
I ain’t gon lie, we going to the (yard?). What are we doing? DM, JH, WHAT THE FAHHH!
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/MOmuSaaiNQQ
I figured the location would never allow for the Cavs to ever get in the Harden business. Still can’t believe this lmao
He has prioritized winning for a long time now despite what his media reputation has you believe
he’s never missed the playoffs in his entire career for a reason
Wow
Neither has Donovan Mitchell I think.
I never bought into the narrative that he doesn’t care about winning but I thought a major city was always going to be part of the deal
That’s part of his media reputation right? That he wants to party all the time?
Don’t get me wrong, man loves to have a good time. But he’s an incredibly hard worker who spends most of his time in the gym or at the club, although he doesn’t party as much anymore since he has two kids.
People just latch onto takes from a decade ago and assume people don’t change, which makes no sense.
Like the Harden strip club jokes are another great example. People still latching onto what he was doing in his early 20s while Harden is getting close to being 40.
I think that kind of thing has faded away a bit. It’s really not that important where you’re at during the season.
With social media you’re everywhere, and literally every game is shown nationally with every game having highlights on Youtube. Winning makes people care a lot more about what’s going on.
What is this 3 man
3 man is in Charlotte.
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Travis corny as hell bruh lol
Always been
He corny asf but he’s funny icl
Yea his apology video was hilarious(ly awful)
You guys just call anything corny nowadays bro can’t even support his friend without being called corny
Been a hack is entire career. Doesn’t even produce “his” beats
ngl I’m starting to get EXCITED FOR THIS TEAMMMMMM
Rooting for yall out in the East! I want to see James win one 🤞
Amazing how JH leaves all our teams and we still root for him. Maybe not Philly fans? Dunno
Fun!
I hate to see good players on the clippers and it’s great when they can get away
It was great seeing PG get away from us, so I’m with you on that one.
Travis Scott just appears in the most random places I feel like
Sacramento… checks out!
The new big 3
I thought Travis was all H-Town?
I think he’s been following Harden since
Harden is a Houston legend and the two became friends when Harden was in Houston and they’ve been friends ever since. Plus the superbowl is nearby tomorrow
Probably actually friends and Travis was already in the area with the superbowl tomorrow
That dude is a chump. They can have him.
Didn’t Travis Scott let some people die at his show or something
Yup
He’s trash
It was a ritual blood sacrifice.
Yep, to sell his soul for fame so he can look like a childish trash in a post game interview
*encouraged
That lil boy who interrupted the interview is hella annoying
Deadass, it ruined the interview for me
Harden on Cavs just works.
Harden still balling at 36 is inspiring
Harden on the Cavs is the most “this has to be 2K” NBA trade of all time…except maybe the Doncic trade. Feels so weird he’s here. But on the other hand, he’s a journeyman at this stage. He’s going to be team hopping very often from now on, to the point where which team he’s on loses meaaning.
Definitely not, what you’re describing is Russel Westbrook. Harden can be a main stay on any team in the league. He got traded because the Clippers are doing a complete rebuild.
Luka got traded to LeBron. Shaq got traded to DWade. AD got traded to LeBron. All more “this has to be 2k” trades
People shit on Harden all the time but it’s kinda incredible how seamlessly he’s able to fit on any team. Basically plug him in and he’s gonna make your team better (in the regular season at least)
Harden & Travis are an inseparable duo
Can someone edit in the audio of Travis Scott falling offstage with that autotuned mic of his?
Who the hell cares what Travis Scott thinks?!
Travis Scotts PR team is insane bro.
Man is responsible for multiple deaths, show’s 0 remorse, and runs the circuit of wrestling and basketball events and everyone loves him again.
That interview was awesome until Travis Scotts dumbass started yanking that girls arm off and screaming. What a fuckin weirdo
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Doesnt even make sense
Travis Scott still irks me, we ain’t forget about Astro world. Dudes a evil man
Travis Scott such a cornball these days
Was he ever not?
My goat Harden on Cavs, now I just need bron there . Donovan gotta win a ring along with Harden and Bron Would be awesome, considering the talent this team got. Bron retires with his 5th ring, Harden finally gets his first ring. Man I am dreaming a lot lol
I thought he was a rockets fan….
I think he is but he’s very close with James Harden & supports him wherever he goes pretty much. He was courtside for the Nets when Harden was there
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, 3 times… 8 times….
LeBron is joining next year as his last season. Win the 5th and ride off into the sunset. Mark it.
Harden has a weird career arc. He’s almost better now than 5 years ago
Travis has got to be someone’s spirit animal here lol
I don’t think we’ll ever lose again
This ain’t Wrestlemania bruh
Serena refused to give up the mic lmao she strong
Travis Scott is so corny.
Him, Spida and Bron will be fun to watch next year.
No worries. If it’s anything like last year, Travis Scott will show up for one appearance in February for a big moment, might show up real quick in April for the playoffs, and then we wont see him again until next year.
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Clowns here and in the media said he would be a bad fit despite being a good fit around other stars everywhere he’s been. Looking at you, Shump.
135 points without Mobely even in the lineup. They’re gonna be a problem.
Damn I love James Harden
That was awesome.
Love it. Hoping this team can make some noise in the playoffs. Get our man Harden some hardware
the chick interviewing kinda fine tho 👀
This the first time bro looks weird in a jersey. Don’t know if I can get used to it
I hope it works out for the long run.
Lmaoooo