Clippers coach Ty Lue has expressed concerns about James Harden's performance since joining the team, stating that Harden has been trying too hard to fit in and should play more like himself. Lue addressed the team, giving Harden free rein to run the offense and urging him to stop deferring. Lue has acknowledged the challenge of coaching the Clippers after the Harden trade, while commentators have also highlighted the difficulty of managing the team with Harden.
.@VinceGoodwill on why Ty Lue is in such a tough spot managing the Harden Clippers. https://t.co/sabtgnJ9Us
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New ESPN story: The Clippers haven’t won a game since acquiring James Harden. Ty Lue wants Harden to stop deferring. “He's being too polite.” https://t.co/KJt49Wt2ME
Clippers coach Ty Lue On James Harden during the team's 0-3 start with him: "I think he's doing too much to try to fit in. That's on me." Lue shared he addressed the team yesterday that Harden needs to run the offense. Lue's full quote below. https://t.co/pv2s6bHBcR
Ty Lue said he told James Harden in front of the team yesterday that he has free reign to be himself and play like himself. He feels Harden has tried to fit in too hard.