The Debatable crew talked about how James Harden would be received by the fan base of the 76ers if he left the Nets. There is a time limit.
Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden is ready to go against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, according to coach Steve Nash.
Harden was a late scratch from the game because of his injury.
The Nets, who have lost three straight, are counting on Harden to provide offensive stability over the next few weeks as the group tries to continue to weave Irving back into the lineup.
Nash said Irving needs the time on the upcoming five-game road trip to build up his rhythm after not playing NBA basketball for almost three months.
Irving is not allowed to play in home games because of the New York City vaccine mandate.
Nash said that he can tell that he is still trying to find his game. He knows that he is not fully back. He has patches, but he needs time. He needs to work. Right now he is getting reps in games. It is great for him. It is great to spend more time with him as a group. To get him reincorporated with the things we are doing and try to move this thing forward.
The issue of how to integrate a star player back into the lineup is one shared by the Nets opponent on Saturday. The Warriors are working to get their rhythm back with Klay Thompson, who returned earlier this month after missing close to 2 years while rehabbing multiple injuries.
Nash spent five seasons with Golden State as a player development consultant after his own Hall of Fame career ended, and he knows how much Klay loves the game.
Nash said he has been impressed by what he has seen from Thompson.
Nash said it was not easy to come back from missing any extended period of time. Two years is a long time in the NBA. For him to come back and play at the level he is playing at is really impressive, and he will continue to get better.
The Warriors are in second place in the Western Conference.
Nash said that they have championship experience and a bunch of hungry guys. They are used to doing that. Klay, how hungry are you right now? How hungry do you thinkCurry is? Draymond Green is in incredible form, as much as anyone has come back this year. They are motivated because they are hungry. They have that history and knowledge.
All Rights Reserved © 2024
