Although Kawhi Leonard being out for his current scandal would be unfortunate, James Harden is there to handle his duties. However, if he goes the extra mile to make up for Leonard’s absence, the LA Clippers would have other weaknesses, leaving their front office in exploration mode for a mid-season signing.
With any other head coach, this would be a legitimate worry the Clippers’ front office would have on their minds. Most would fold like a pretzel without their franchise superstar, even if a guy like James Harden is present, as the 36-year-old point guard has a physical barrier of how much he can handle.