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re: Great article on Ibaka, Harden, and the Thunder by Zach Lowe
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:58 pm to okietiger
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:58 pm to okietiger
I agree that at the time, choosing Ibaka was the right move. No one knew what harden would become or that the cap situation would change so much. And they still might've made the right call. I tend to think given their roster, Ibaka is more valuable to them than Harden would be. My problem is the trade they did. Harden was 23 and had superstar potential. They got Kevin Martin for a year, Jeremy Lamb, and 2 first rounders, right? Just feel like they traded harden for 50 cents on the dollar.
They still are going to be perennial title contenders. I think they'll win some. But I think had they executed a better trade, they could be a dynasty
They still are going to be perennial title contenders. I think they'll win some. But I think had they executed a better trade, they could be a dynasty
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Posted on 5/29/14 at 3:05 pm to Tigerfan56
Harden has been better than anyone thought and the cap/tax rules changed without any heads up. That sucks.
BUT
The Thunder very well may end up being just fine long term due to Steven Adams, Lamb, and flexibility. Consider this: Adams is leading the NBA in blocks per 48 this postseason. Couple that with Ibaka being 3rd and that's just absurd. Lamb has been up and down but there's still plenty of hope he can be bench help. Plus, Reggie Jackson would never have had the opportunity to shine with Harden in OKC.
Spooky to see Harden go and do so well, but I get why OKC did it. And I'm a homer, love Sam Presti, and choose to remain glass half-full on it.
BUT
The Thunder very well may end up being just fine long term due to Steven Adams, Lamb, and flexibility. Consider this: Adams is leading the NBA in blocks per 48 this postseason. Couple that with Ibaka being 3rd and that's just absurd. Lamb has been up and down but there's still plenty of hope he can be bench help. Plus, Reggie Jackson would never have had the opportunity to shine with Harden in OKC.
Spooky to see Harden go and do so well, but I get why OKC did it. And I'm a homer, love Sam Presti, and choose to remain glass half-full on it.
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