If Harden wants to win the championship, what is the best lineup configuration for him?

Recently, Harden selected the best teammates, including himself, and the other four are Embiid, Durant, Westbrook and Irving. It is true that from the perspective of star strength, this lineup is full of stars. However, from the lineup configuration, this lineup is problematic. Hardenden's technical characteristics determine that the lineup that suits him best should meet three conditions: First, he must have the ability to shoot without the ball to ensure that Harden can open up space when holding the ball. The second is to have defensive coverage to cover up Harden's weakness of slow movement. Third, there must be another offensive point in the team. In addition to maintaining offensive firepower while Harden is resting or being double-teamed, he can also ensure firepower output when Harden loses the chain in the playoffs. Embiid is a high-use player in this lineup selected by Harden himself, which is obviously incompatible with Harden, who also needs the ball rights. The failed cooperation experience of the 76ers also confirms this. Westbrook needs ball rights and has no off-ball and space attributes. His brief cooperation with Harden in the Rockets ended with a sweeping out by the gentleman in the second round. Durant and Irving are indeed suitable, but one person is enough. However, the trio of Adu, Harden and Irving will occupy too much salary space. I think the lineup that is most suitable for Harden can be built on the three conditions mentioned above to build a more suitable configuration.

Center Turner. The representative figure of the 3D No. 5 position is able to protect the basket and open up space. Compared with the former "Bai King" Capela, eating cakes can be both under the basket and bounces, and the pick-and-roll options are more diverse.

Power forward Mobley. Mobley has greater defensive coverage, which allows Turner to focus more on protecting the basket inside. With Turner and Mobley, the inside combination, even if the outside defense is broken, it will become extremely difficult for the opponent to score in the area closer to the basket. Mobley doesn't have to worry too much about his offense. It's no problem to maintain firepower of more than 15 points, and the firepower outside the three-point line is also improving.

small forward Leonard. Apart from having to take a rest, Leonard has no shortcomings. Last season's facts proved that Leonard played during the regular season and Harden was enough to bring the team to 50 wins. Harden's regular season bottoming ability is still available, but Leonard needs to be fully fired in the playoffs to become a real attacking machine. Moreover, Leonard has a defense online and can switch to multiple positions. He is a real offensive and defensive star, and is even more suitable for Harden than Adu.

Scoring guard White. White is obviously more suitable for Harden than Bill, who just joined the Clippers. First, his defense is obviously better, and second, White has both dual-guard attributes, and can organize offense and be used as the third ball holding point.

With four starting teammates, the substitute, with Finney Smith, veteran Batum, veteran Lopez who can protect the basket and shoot three-pointers, and a few basic salary and rookie players with certain 3D attributes, is the perfect configuration that suits Harden. The lineup I envisioned, and the lineup selected by Harden himself, are more good at the latter than the former, but the actual combat power is definitely stronger. Moreover, my lineup is obviously a favorite to win the championship (as long as you stay healthy), and even if Harden's lineup keeps all the players healthy in every game, he may not win the championship. The distribution of ball rights between Harden, Westbrook and Embiid alone is enough for the coach to have a headache.