When the deal broke, the entire league was shocked.

"It's one of the craziest deals I've seen in more than 30 years in the industry." Well-known NBA reporter Craig Saige commented.

"Congratulations to the Rockets, they've got a core of the team." Lakers general manager Kupchak tweeted his remarks.

"Team Rocket completed a robbery." Mavericks head coach Carlisle described it this way in front of reporters.

"Darrell Morey became famous." Pat Riley commented.

……

It's not just the league that's shaken, but fans on social media are also frying.

"I thought the operation of the magic tube in the summer was suffocating enough, I'm sorry, I underestimated the detonator, forgive me for being young!"

"What the hell are detonators doing? Isn't there a year left on Harden's contract? ”

"yes, they don't have to trade Harden even if they want to, right? Harden is also a restricted free agent when his contract expires next season! ”

"Maybe Presti is wrong~┑( ̄Д ̄)┍"

"Suffocating operation, to be honest, I don't think I would have been able to do such a stupid thing if I were the general manager of the Thunder team!"

"Remember the name Sam Presti, he's been an overnight success!"

"It's a complaint, but as a veteran who understands the ball, I still have to tell you that this matter is not something that Presti can decide."

"Yes, the Thunder's only purpose in making this deal is to avoid the luxury tax, and if they give Harden a salary cap, which is 60 million over four years, they will pay the luxury tax next season."

"So if you want to blame for this, you can only blame Thunder boss Clayton Bennett!"

"This is the helplessness of the small city team, look at why LeBron left Cleveland in the first place! And that's not just because of brother basketball. ”

"yes, look at Prokhorov of the Nets, he can throw you an All-Star in one season? Luxury tax is not a thing! ”

"So you know why those big stars are still willing to go to big cities after the information is developed, right? Because the boss there has the capital to spend money, and being willing to spend money means that there are achievements, and the players will naturally have exposure, and then there is a virtuous circle, and small cities are just the opposite. ”

"So why did Dolan refuse to sell the Knicks, and the Buss sisters fought for control of the Lakers, it was all money spent for nothing!"

"You're all right, but I still don't understand, isn't it 4 million? And it's a 4-year contract, 1 million a year, which the Thunder are unwilling to pay for this luxury tax? ”

"Dude, that's 1 million! It's not $100, don't say it's that easy! ”

"A million is a lot for us, but a lot for an NBA team? And man, I even have a hunch that the Thunder are desperately trying to avoid the luxury tax now, and maybe they will pay a lot more in the future! ”

"Actually, I don't think it's just a luxury tax issue, Harden is very good, but the ceiling is an All-Star, I'll give you an example, would you give Ginobili a cap salary 10 years ago?"

"It's also said that Harden is a lot worse than Westbrook and Durant."

"There's no point in us discussing, Darrell Morey's operation this summer is really eye-catching, 2 poison contracts to get Lin and Asik, and now there is Harden, since Yao Ming and Maddie left, they have finally found a new life."

"By the way, do you think Don will be the next Harden?"

"How is that possible! You...... It seems to say that the Spurs are also a team that is not willing to pay the luxury tax, and now with the example of Lin and Asik, if there is a team that smashes a poison contract by then......

"Popovich: Young man, withdraw your words quickly!"

"Really, the reason the Spurs stay competitive is the sacrifice of GDP in terms of wages, but the poison contract is not something they can control."

"RC Buford: We'll match all offers about Don."

"Grunwald (Knicks general manager): We'll match all offers from Lin."

"Tonsils, sit down, it's not your turn to be inflamed!"

"Okay, okay, let's not make this topic any bigger, let's focus on this season."

"I think the idea of a poison contract is very good, and a Heat fan stays."

"I think it's awesome too, a Lakers fan stays."

"You're a fucking talent! A Thunder fan stayed. ”

……

With the heated discussion of fans, only 2 days later, on the first day of November, the curtain of the regular season officially opened, and the 2012~2013 season was also announced.

The Rockets and Pistons game started earlier.

Not long after the game was played, the hotline blew up.

Because James Harden's performance on the court slapped everyone in the face.

He ended up shooting 14-of-25 in his Rockets debut, scoring 37 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists efficiently!

In 2012, such stats were definitely superstar-like!

By the end of the game, the home fans had gone completely crazy.

Harden is underrated by everyone!

Darrell Morey found for them not the next Ginobili, but the next Michael Jordan!

After the game, the already hot social media completely exploded.

"My face...... It hurts! James Harden could have been like that! ”

"Harden really gave the Thunder management a big slap in the face at the speed of light, and the whole world heard it!"

"There were rumors before that Harden and Durant were fighting for the ball, saying that he was unwilling to be a sixth man, and I thought Harden was too big at the time, and now ...... Ooh! It smells so good! ”

"I could feel Bennett thundering in his boss's office, and then Presti standing there for a long time."

"Haha, this shows off the sky."

"But it's just one game, and we're looking forward to Harden's next performance!"

"By the way, did the Thunder and Spurs game start? I've been waiting for almost 2 hours now. ”

"It's coming soon, because there is a championship ring award ceremony today, it will definitely be early."

"I almost forgot about it, but speaking of which, the Thunder are a bit miserable right now, they lost Harden and they had to watch the Spurs hand out rings."

"Durant: What's wrong with you? Little brother! ”

"Turtle Fist Warning!"

“(￣_，￣)”

……

Later in the evening, at the ATT arena, the Spurs' season opener begins with their opponent tonight against the Thunder.

The league has always been a veteran in shaping team grievances, and when scheduling offseason schedules, they directly lined up the Spurs and Thunder.

Now that the Thunder has lost Harden, the power has declined, and it is the opener of the ring-giving ceremony.

Not to mention that the game itself will be intense, but that is enough to attract the attention of the fans.