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Known for his hot takes, Max Kellerman may have topped himself when talking about the Cleveland Cavaliers trading for James Harden , likening it to electing President Donald Trump .
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During the latest edition of Game Over, Kellerman opened the floor for discussion about Harden. He first compared the trade like "replacing Bobby Brown with Mike Tyson" before bringing up the president.
"Bringing James Harden in to try to win a championship, is like what? It's like new addition replacing Bobby Brown with Mike Tyson. It's like electing Donald Trump to fix your country. What's it like?"
When did the Cavs trade for James Harden?
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On Feb. 4, 2026, the Cavaliers traded for Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers . They got him in exchange for Darius Garland and a second-round draft pick.
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He played in just 26 games for the Cavs after the trade. Harden averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game in that stretch. Overall, he averaged 23.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and eight assists per game.
"The Beard" is one of the most decorated stars in the NBA. He is a former NBA MVP and has been an 11-time All-Star. Additionally, he has been named to six All-NBA First Teams.
Harden started his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2009. He was drafted with the third-overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft out of Arizona State.
However, he would cement himself as a stud on the Houston Rockets . He played in Houston from 2012 to 2021. After his long stint with the Rockets, Harden made his way around the league. He has played for the Brooklyn Nets , the Philadelphia 76ers , and then the Clippers.
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