Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss:-The build up to the James Harden trade-What were the Rockets like before James Harden?-The details of the trade-Why did OKC trade him?-His debut performance against the Detroit Pistons (37 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, and 1 block)-How has Harden's game changed in 8 years?Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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