Max Kellerman Likens James Harden Trade to Trump Presidency After Cavaliers Blow 22-Point Lead
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Updated · Fox News · May 20
Max Kellerman Likens James Harden Trade to Trump Presidency After Cavaliers Blow 22-Point Lead
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 20
Max Kellerman said on his "Game Over" podcast that trading for James Harden to win a title was like electing Donald Trump to fix the country.
Tuesday’s remark followed Cleveland’s collapse from a 22-point fourth-quarter lead to the Knicks, a loss that sharpened scrutiny of Harden’s role.
Mike Brown said New York deliberately attacked Harden on defense, calling it "no secret" and saying the Knicks felt they could play that matchup game with Jalen Brunson.
Kellerman’s comparison fits his long record of anti-Trump commentary, which has become more visible since leaving ESPN for independent platforms including Spotify and Netflix.
Is Max Kellerman's polarizing analogy a fair sports critique or a calculated media controversy?
Was James Harden a convenient scapegoat for the Cavaliers' broader coaching and team failures?
After a historic collapse, is James Harden’s multiyear future with the Cavaliers now in jeopardy?