When James Harden forced the Houston Rockets to trade him to Brooklyn...there was one reason behind the trade. Harden wanted to add a NBA title to his resume. The pairing of Harden with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving essentially guaranteed at least an appearance in the NBA Finals...right?

Well...on paper that would be true. However...there are some serious concerns with the Nets going into the playoffs. Primarily...the lack of motivation with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. 

We explain our concerns with both Kyrie and KD...and how this could lead to problems with the Nets in the playoffs. We also explain why the lack of defense in Brooklyn could seriously impact their title hopes.