Former MVP and LA Clippers' star point guard, James Harden, gave the NBA community one of the most unique perspectives to look through in the latest Netflix documentary, "Starting 5." Several memorable matchups were shared from his point of view, like the grand opening of Intuit Dome against the Phoenix Suns, yet the moments where he is criticized most were also on display, and that was during the playoffs.
Furthermore, the fan base was able to watch Harden and the Clippers fold in the postseason from a distance. There was emotion within the locker room, and outside, and the best way for everyone to remain composed was to hope the front office would do what is needed during the offseason, followed by the old saying, "get 'em next year."
Nonetheless, in the documentary, Harden kept his pre-game motivation for the rest of the squad short and simple before game seven, and fast forward to the end of the game, Netflix did him no justice by putting his missed opportunities, which led to the loss, on display.
James Harden's atrocious game seven had multiple NBA experts criticizing him heavily
Within episode six of Netflix's documentary, "Starting 5," the momentum shift from the end of the first quarter to the end of the second is shown, and it all begins with several of James Harden's game-changing mistakes: turnovers.
These errors helped the Nuggets build a 15-point lead by halftime. In just seconds, Netflix advanced quickly to the middle of the fourth, where all of the LA Clippers' effort was gone, and Russell Westbrook slammed a fast-break dunk, in which he was penalized with a technical foul, that fans still think of.
However, in the midst of the segment, Netflix added how experts like Colin Cowherd felt about Harden's postseason abilities. Additionally, just before Cowherd's segment, a clip of Stephen A. Smith was played, also aligning with the opinion that the former MVP is not built for the playoffs.
"I think James Harden is a prolific offensive player. I've never considered him a May and June player. Certain personalities are built for the last eight weeks, and I don't think he's one."Colin Cowherd
All in all, the rundown of the Clippers' first-round exit was a tough experience to revisit, as the fans know LA had the potential to win the NBA Finals. A few possessions went in the Nuggets' favor, and this ultimately decided the winner of round one.
Now, the focus for Harden is on the season ahead, as the Clippers got better in ways that could help him in the playoffs. Thus, he has the repeated task of consistently dominating towards the final crown: the Larry O'Brien Trophy.