Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann wasn’t traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in the blockbuster James Harden trade. The Florida State product, who hasn’t played this season yet due to an ankle injury, spoke to NBA reporter Mark Medina of Sportskeeda about the Harden trade.
“I’m shocked, but I’m here. It’s dope,” Mann said. “I was just shocked. Everybody has been talking about it. But I didn’t know it was going to happen, right then and there.”
The Clippers acquired Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusev from the Sixers in exchange for Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington and K.J. Martin. Philadelphia wanted Mann, but Los Angeles had no interest in parting ways with the 27-year-old.
“It’s a business,” Mann said. “You’re a businessperson. But it’s cool, though. I like being here.”
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Mann appeared in 81 games for the Clippers last season. He averaged 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 51.9% from the field, 38.9% from beyond the arc and 78.0% from the free-throw line.
Harden becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason. The 10-time All-Star started 58 games for the Sixers last season. He averaged 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 10.7 assists and led the NBA in assists per game for the second time in his career.
The Clippers are expected to start Harden, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac once Harden is ready to play. Mann believes “time and reps” will be required for the Clippers and Harden to bring out the best in each other.
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“Time and reps,” Mann said. “There are a lot of new positions for a lot of people. You just have to figure it out.”
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