James Harden had an All-NBA season for the Clippers, carrying their offense — with Paul George on the East Coast and Kawhi Leonard hurt the first part of the season — averaging 22.8 points and 8.7 asissts a game,

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss the Clippers guard’s decision to opt out of his player option to sign a two-year, $81.5 million deal to stick in Los Angeles.

Harden drew a lot of criticism for forcing his way off the Philadelphia 76ers two years ago. Considering how the last two seasons have gone for both parties and The Beard's new contract, it's difficult to question his strategy.