- Harden cites patience during tumultuous Sixers fallout, sees reconciliation as unlikely
- Sixers’ hope for Harden relationship revival wanes as he signals skepticism
- James Harden blasted Sixers GM Daryl Morey and called him a liar
In a heartfelt chat, James Harden pulled back the curtain on his feelings, revealing a mix of patience and doubt when it comes to fixing things with the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden, who made waves by calling out Sixers’ bigwig Daryl Morey while overseas, spoke to KHOU 11’s Jason Bristol back on home turf in Houston:
“I’ve been patient all summer. For me, it’s just focusing on what I can control, and that’s working out, staying in shape, and getting ready for a good season.”
When asked if it was too late to fix his relationship with the Sixers, Harden replied, “I think so.”
Harden, who chose to stick around with the Sixers after cashing in his $35.6 million player option, laid bare the fact that trade talks were on the table, particularly with the LA Clippers. However, those discussions seem to have hit a wall.
Whether this story finds a way back to a happy ending or charts a new course, one thing’s for sure- Harden is done with the Sixers.
Former Coach Blasts James Harden
In a recent interview, former coach Kevin McHale dished out some candid insights about the ongoing drama surrounding James Harden and his relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers. McHale, who coached Harden for several years with the Houston Rockets, didn’t hold back when discussing the current state of affairs.
When asked about his thoughts on the situation, McHale wasn’t surprised at all. He said, “Yeah, I kinda saw this coming,” hinting that he had a feeling things might take a turn.
The whole issue revolves around Harden’s contract and his expectations for an extension. After giving up a chunk of money the previous season, Harden was hoping for a bigger payday. When that didn’t happen, he got frustrated and demanded a trade, which only added more tension to his relationship with the Sixers.
McHale shed some light on the behind-the-scenes stuff. He explained that while Daryl Morey, the GM of the Sixers, plays a role, the final decisions usually come down from the team owners. So, when things didn’t go as Harden hoped, he got really upset and let everyone know about it.
But McHale isn’t just all about the drama – he also talked about how Harden’s playing style has changed over the years. Back when he started with the Rockets, Harden was more of a team player, setting screens, working with the others, and all that.
But as he got better, he wanted to be the center of attention, making all the decisions. McHale thinks that works well in the regular season, but against tougher teams, it’s not as effective.
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