James Harden was key to Beal's landing on the Clippers: "He.."

According to ESPN through Brian Windhorst, James Harden was "the key voice" in the process that led to Bradley Beal heading to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Beard not only convinced the LA management but also spoke directly to Beal himself to explain how he would fit into the team and how he could regain his form alongside him. He even mentioned the good chemistry he had with Powell, who had his best season sharing the court with Harden before being traded.

Furthermore, Harden shared his own experience: how the Clippers offered him stability and a new direction after his turbulent times in Brooklyn and Philadelphia. For Beal, coming off a similarly bleak period in Phoenix, the message carried weight.

In an unusual move, Harden went a step further and personally contacted Mark Bartelstein, Beal's agent, after receiving approval from all parties involved, including his own representatives. While it's common for players to try recruiting colleagues, it's less common for them to engage directly with their respective agents.

Bartelstein acknowledged the difficulty of the situation: “No one wants to be waived. That hurts. But Bradley wants to be in a position where no one remembers he was released, but where everyone remembers how he plays next season.”

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