Undoubtedly, this is not the first time. Harden's performance in the last quarter has been very bad since he came to the 76 ers. Facing the Bucks, Harden scored only 3 points and made 4 shots 1 in the last quarter. Against Pistons, Harden scored only 4 points and made 6 shots 1 in the last quarter.
Although Harden performed well in the first three quarters, he didn't perform well in the last quarter. He couldn't stand the pressure at the critical moment and basically passed the ball. So it's hard for the 76ers to win the championship this season. Of course, they will not break up the combination of Harden and Embiid, and the 76ers will continue to strengthen their lineup. They made a trading plan of 1 3 for veteran Gordon of the Rockets, as follows:
The 76ers sent Danny Green+Kolmaz+Gordon who won the Rockets in the first round in 2024.
Obviously, this is a good deal for the 76 ers. Gordon's strength is enough to make him the most reliable helper around Harden and Embiid, helping the 76ers to hit the championship next season.
As Harden's former teammate, Gordon's personal strength is excellent. Although he is 33 years old, Gordon can still contribute 13.4 points, 2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 4 1.2% from three points. He can hit 2.2 3-pointers per game and is an excellent outside shooter.
Gordon is not only experienced in the game, but also convincing at the crucial moment. Even against Cosmos Yong, Gordon has never been depressed, so he can be the best helper for Harden and Embiid at the crucial moment of the playoffs.
After joining the 76ers, Gordon can quickly integrate into the offensive and defensive system of the 76ers, and Gordon's defensive ability is not bad, which can improve the backcourt defense of the 76ers. In addition, the relationship between Harden and Gordon is also very good. They have been good friends for many years. After Gordon joins, Harden can also stay in Philadelphia with peace of mind and compete for the NBA championship with Embiid and others to make up for his regrets.
Obviously, Gordon is a very good reinforcement object for the 76ers. He and Harden will join hands again, and the double-board combination will return to the rivers and lakes. By then, the 76ers can become one of the favourites to win the championship and hit the championship next season.
For the Rockets, Gordon and Wood are the objects they need to clean up in the offseason, so as to give young players more performance opportunities and playing time. It is good to exchange Gordon for these assets.
A first-round signing guarantee is enough to keep the Rockets from losing money in this transaction. The first round of signing can speed up the reconstruction progress of the rocket and let the rocket return to the strong team as soon as possible. Both Danny Green and Kormaz can improve the strength of the Rockets, and they can get good draft picks even without trading. Therefore, this transaction is a sure bet for the Rockets.
On the whole, this is a deal in which both sides can get what they need. The Rockets got a valuable first round signing of 1. After the 76ers get Gordon, Harden can also stay in Philadelphia with peace of mind and join hands with Gordon to attack the NBA championship again to make up for the regrets of the rocket era.