James Harden

It has been a year since a blockbuster trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers. Looking back now, who won the trade?

I have always subscribed to the notion that in the NBA, the team that wins a trade is the team that receives the best player in the deal. He is a knockdown bucket and is top fifteen in the league in 3-point shooting percentage with 41.8%. Simmons, the main asset the Nets expected to be receiving in the trade, is averaging a measly 7.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game in just over 27 minutes of playing. Even though that has not happened, there has been a significant improvement in Harden’s game and chemistry with this roster when compared to last season. For Brooklyn, O’Neal is playing his role next to superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. One year later, let’s take a look at how this trade is looking for both sides and who seems to have won.