James Harden raced up the floor and found a cutting Kawhi Leonard for a layup, it was easy to see why the Clippers’ new four-star system can be so potent.
Other times, such as when Russell Westbrook threw away a pass trying to get the ball to Harden to ignite a fast break as the Knicks were taking control, it appeared it might take a while before that happens.
Harden scored 17 points Monday night in his first game of the season, but the Clippers fell too far behind with a rough start to the fourth quarter and the Knicks beat them 111-97.
Philadelphia 76ers to team up with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook, let the game come to him. For a guy who is known for requiring the spotlight and recently said "I'm not a system player, I'm a system," he put into practice the selfless approach he and the team's other superstars have been espousing since they joined forces a week ago. 
The Clippers acquired Harden from the Sixers last week in a blockbuster trade that also involved the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harden wanted out of Philadelphia and forced the trade by calling president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a liar, creating an untenable situation for the Sixers, who are trying to win a championship with 2022-23 MVP Joel Embiid and new coach Nick Nurse.
 Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook and now Harden, all four born and raised in California.
The Clippers acquired Harden from the Sixers last week in a blockbuster trade that also involved the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harden wanted out of Philadelphia and forced the trade by calling president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a liar, creating an untenable situation for the Sixers, who are trying to win a championship with 2022-23 MVP Joel Embiid and new coach Nick Nurse.
The Clippers were Harden’s preferred destination, and they are trying to maximize a narrowing championship window with 30-somethings Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook and now Harden, all four born and raised in California.
All things considered, Harden looked solid in his Clippers debut, but it will take time for himself and his new teammates to figure everything out as a paring. Harden told reporters he doesn't know when that will all come together, but said hopefully sooner than later.
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