NBA Icon Paul Pierce has recently expressed his opinions on the Clippers. He declared James Harden to be a bigger superstar than Kawhi Leonard who is arguably the franchise’s biggest star right now.
The Clippers are loaded with some of the biggest names in the league. They are a superteam and are one of the prime contenders to win the championship this season. they were even dubbed as the scariest team in the West by Charles Barkley given the players remained healthy.
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Paul Pierce claims James Harden is bigger superstar over Kawhi Leonard
Former Celtics star Paul Piercs has spoken his mind once again and this time he has named James Harden to be a bigger superstar than the Klaw, Kawhi Leonard. Paul spoke his mind on one episode of the “KG Certified” podcast which he co-hosts with his former teammate and Celtic star Kevin Garnett.
Paul brought out the topic himself and answered the question of who is a bigger star between Harden and Leonard. Garnett who was sitting beside him also went with James Harden as his answer and supported Pierce on his take. Paul explained that Kawhi may have won more but James Harden has more name and recognition in the community. He is a bigger “superstar” than Leonard as he has a bigger brand value.
Kendrick Perkins slams Harden’s bizarre play
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins recently slammed James Harden for his bizarre play against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Clipper ended up winning that game with a final score of 116-103 but Harden became a prankster in between the game. Harden’s action confused a lot of NBA fans but it was nothing more than a joke for the former 76ers star.
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It was the third quarter and the Clippers were leading, Harden brought the ball upcourt and passed it to Leonard who was posted up at the edge of the court in a good three-point position. But after James Harden passed it and the Klaw jumped to take his shot, the Beard made a surprising attempt to block his shot. Kawhi’s shot did not make it and was cleared by another Clippers player.
Harden dismissed the upset fans telling them his actions were a prank but Kendrick Perkins even slammed the Clippers star for it. “We are in that point of the season where there is no lightening the mood…this is a team that has been struggling, this is a guy that has a resume of struggling especially during this time,” said Perkins.
What do you think of Paul Pierce’s statements about James Harden being a bigger superstar? What do you think of Harden’s prank on Kawhi Leonard? We are eager to know your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.
