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Harden's baffling claim after Cavs' 4-0 NBA sweep
27 May
Summary
- James Harden believes Cavaliers were better team despite 4-0 sweep.
- Dave Portnoy called the Cavaliers the 'funniest most delusional team'.
- Harden averaged 16 points on poor shooting in the series.
James Harden's post-series comments after the Cavaliers' 4-0 sweep by the Knicks have sparked considerable debate. Harden asserted that he "genuinely" believed the Cavaliers were the superior team, despite the lopsided series outcome where they were outscored by 77 points.
This stance was met with disbelief, including from Dave Portnoy, who derided the Cavaliers as the "funniest most delusional team of all time." Media personalities also weighed in; Charles Barkley humorously suggested "quit" be defined by the Cavaliers' Game 4 performance, while Shaquille O'Neal noted Harden's tendency to "disappear" in crucial games.
Harden concluded the series averaging 16 points on inefficient shooting (38.9% from the field, 17.9% from three). He indicated his intention to exercise his player option and return to Cleveland, attributing the loss to the Knicks' shooting rather than a talent deficit.
In contrast, teammate Donovan Mitchell offered a more somber reflection, apologizing to the city of Cleveland for the sweep. Mitchell led the Cavaliers in Game 4 with 31 points, acknowledging the disappointing end to their season.
