For years, NBA fans have complained that James Harden doesn’t remain committed to his teams, but a recent move proves that he is definitely all-in on the Los Angeles Clippers.
According to Farbod Esnaashari, per Legion Hoops, the Clippers’ Lawrence Frank talked about Harden and some contract choices he made to help the team.
He said that Harden accepted a pay cut that allowed Los Angeles to sign both Bradley Beal and Brook Lopez.
Harden is putting his money where his mouth is and showing that he wants this team to succeed.
The Clippers’ Lawrence Frank says James Harden’s paycut allowed them to sign Bradley Beal and Brook Lopez, per (@Farbod_E)
Missing millions to improve his team. Respect. pic.twitter.com/9NJirhquvb
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 19, 2025
During his time with the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers, some people said that Harden’s heart wasn’t fully in the game.
They claimed that he didn’t push himself hard enough and wasn’t driven to help his squads win in every way possible.
That doesn’t seem to be the case with the Clippers.
He’s in the right place at the right time and seems to be in the right mindset too.
He wouldn’t be willing to take a big pay cut and help the roster unless he wanted to stay with this team for the long-term future.
The additions of Beal and Lopez are sure to help the Clippers.
On top of that, the team just signed Chris Paul, which means Harden will be reunited with his iconic former teammate.
The Clippers are obviously pointed in the right direction, no matter what happens next.
This wouldn’t be possible without Harden, who is stepping up and doing a lot for his team.
