are all 35 years old, how can there be any addiction to fighting

Two days ago, the Clippers played the Thunder, Harden was firmly pushed to the thigh by Dort, and then jumped on one foot and did not stand firmly, and his right foot was close to 90 degrees. All of this was done, Harden still played the game with an injury, only 1 shot in the final quarter, and the Clippers lost the game because of a key misjudgment.

Losing the game is a small thing, and Harden is a big injury. Later, a reporter said that Harden even needed help to put on his right shoe. I think most people know how swollen it can be when you break your foot, and you can only walk with one leg in tow.

Two days later against the Knicks, Harden was in doubtful state before the game, and I thought he must have stopped. Unexpectedly, Harden still played, and scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists on 6-of-9 three-point shooting. Many fans say that Harden is doubtful about playing, and he is addicted to playing.

Harden said that his test results were OK and that he could be beaten with an injury. And Harden's state this season has always been that as long as he can play, he will play, regardless of wind and rain, regardless of whether he is broken or sick, Harden is rain or shine.

Fortunately, in the long season, Harden still has a welfare game like today to paddle the water. Today, the Clippers played the Nets, and the God of War card was full of 25 points, 3 steals and 2 blocks in the half, and Harden played very easily today, leaving work after less than 30 minutes, with 17 points and 6 assists, and a plus/minus of +34.

I counted it, and it turned out to be the first time since Jan. 17 that Harden had played less than 30 minutes. During this period, Harden had more than 36 minutes and 40 minutes, and even played 49 minutes in one game.

So far this season, the 35-year-old Harden has averaged 35 minutes per game, and only one in the league has played more minutes per game and played more times than Harden, and Iron Man Bridges has been in full attendance this season, averaging 37.6 minutes per game.

Harden has played 70 games so far this season, missing only three games due to injury. He also played 72 games last season, and the Clippers played five games before trading to Harden, so it is equivalent to Harden only resting for five games last season, including the first round of the playoffs.

Since joining the Clippers, Harden has missed only eight games so far, and the Clippers have lost all three games that Harden has missed this season. So now the Clippers may have long been accustomed to the situation that Leonard does not play, but it must not be without Harden. Harden is the helmsman of this Clippers and determines where the ship will go.

Before today's game, the Warriors and Clippers were both 41-31, and the Clippers were in sixth place with a three-kill Warriors record advantage this season. A sixth, a seventh, worlds apart, everyone wants to go straight to the playoffs and avoid the risk of play-offs. So the last nine games of the season for both teams are going to be deadly, and the Clippers are indispensable to Harden at this time.

So what I see is the sense of responsibility of a 35-year-old veteran, and of course, the most sincere love for basketball. Harden's playing time in the All-Star break skyrocketed, and amazingly, his form did not decrease but increased, playing better than before the All-Star break.

For example, Harden has shot 50 percent from the field in six games so far in March, and has played 10 games in the previous five months of the season. The level of Harden's performance before the All-Star break allowed him to return to the All-Star, and Harden's performance after the All-Star break can enter the MVP list.

When asked about the secret to being 35 years old and still making a big splash on the court, Harden said: "I don't feel like I've been getting enough recognition for the effort I've put in, I'm really working hard and I wouldn't be where I am if I didn't have that dedication.

I really love basketball and it's a sport that got me to where I am today, and of course, sometimes I play bad games, but most of the time, hard work leads to good results. ”

If I had to sum up Harden's Clippers career so far, I think it would be "but do good things, don't ask about the future". Focus on doing what is in front of you, improve yourself and help the team, what should come will come, and what should not come will not be forced. Where the heart goes, there is no question of the West and the East.

Harden signed a 1+1 contract last year, and signing such a contract at the point when he is about to turn 35 shows that Harden is absolutely confident in his form. He has also played enough to get a maximum salary this season, and no matter what the Clippers' final results are this year, Harden is worthy of every penny of his contract and deserves a high-salary offer from Ballmer.

Although there are occasional "Rocket Deng" returns for a limited time, everyone knows that the past is the past, and the former Harden has stayed in those red years. Everyone loves you when you're young, but those who really love you will love everything about you, including your old look.