James Harden reveals the value of potentially winning a championship with the Cavaliers
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have a strong chance of making it far in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. They were favorites before the season, after the 2024-25 season, when they got 60+ wins. That was when they had Darius Garland, but now, they have former MVP James Harden.
While Garland is still an excellent player, going for Harden might have been the move that helped the Cavs return to fine form. He is a more experienced guard who is the better fit for the Cavs' big men.
James Harden knows a championship with the Cavs will be significant
As one of the brightest point guard talents in the game, Harden is a fantastic fit with the Cavaliers. Not only is he a fantastic scorer, but he has also become one of the league's best playmakers as he has matured.
With the Cavaliers, he has plenty of weapons to take advantage of, including Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. The pick-and-roll has been a bigger part of their offense compared to what they had with Garland.
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Mitchell is still the Cavaliers' go-to guy, but Harden has quickly become the engine that keeps the team going. Since he is the oldest player in the core group, everyone is looking at his competitive fire to be taken up a notch with his championship aspirations.
"That’s why I’m here. I’ve done so many things that 95% of the world couldn’t even imagine. I’ve impacted the game in a positive way. Winning a championship isn’t an easy task," Harden said about his goals of winning with Cleveland.
As Harden and the rest of the Cavaliers continue their path in the Playoffs, they will continue to be a threat. Harden is notably a player who drops off in the Playoffs, but with this Cavaliers team, he might have a good chance of succeeding.
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