Newsletter
Fadeaway World
  • Fadeaway World
  • NBA News & Analysis
  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA News & Media
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • NBA 2K
Reading: James Harden: “I’m Still Wanting To Set Myself Up For A Championship, And I Feel Like The Entire Organization Is On The Same Path.”
Fadeaway WorldFadeaway World
Search
  • Fadeaway World
  • NBA News & Analysis
  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA News & Media
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • NBA 2K
Follow US
Home > NBA News & Analysis > James Harden: “I’m Still Wanting To Set Myself Up For A Championship, And I Feel Like The Entire Organization Is On The Same Path.”

James Harden: “I’m Still Wanting To Set Myself Up For A Championship, And I Feel Like The Entire Organization Is On The Same Path.”

Ignacio Miranda
Oct 15, 2021
3 Min Read
Share

James Harden has perhaps the most to prove in Brooklyn Nets. The other two stars of the franchise, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, already have championship rings on their fingers and in the trident, only the guard does not know what it is to win a title in the NBA.

The situation has been chaotic for Brooklyn after Irving’s Instagram Live on Wednesday, where he emphasized that he was not going to retire, but commented that he will not be vaccinated against COVID-19 either. 

“I chose to be unvaccinated and that is my choice and I would ask you to respect it. You think I really want to give up on my dream to go after a championship? You think I really just want to just give up my job? You think I really just want to sit at home and not go after the things with my teammates that I’ve been able to grow with, to learn with?”

After those statements it was Harden who came out yesterday to explain his thoughts on the matter and, according to The Athletic, via The NBA Central, not having Kyrie will be a “big hit”, but that they have “a job to do” in the meantime.  

“I’m still wanting to set myself up for a championship, and I feel like the entire organization is on the same path.”

– James Harden
(Via @TheAthleticNBA ) pic.twitter.com/bbZAscypRv

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 14, 2021

“Individually, myself, I’m still wanting to set up for a championship. And I feel like the entire organization is on the same path. And we’re all as a collective unit. We’ll keep pushing forward and we’ll try to do our best every single day to get better and keep going as a collective unit.”

Harden’s opinion is in line with Durant’s, who explained that there is no point in getting angry about the situation. 

“What is being mad gonna do? It’s not gonna change his mind.”

Brooklyn will face the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday in the 2021/22 regular-season opener and James Harden will need to be at his best to mask Irving’s absence. 

The lefty player is coming off of playing in 36 of Brooklyn’s 82 games last regular season following his trade from the Houston Rockets. When he was healthy, he showed everything he can do on offense and defense. 

His ability to generate with both starters and subs is critical and the team will need to exploit him aggressively to stay competitive until Kyrie’s situation is resolved. 

He averaged 24.6 points, 10.9 assists, and 8.5 rebounds in his first stint with the Nets and can still do better. Both he and Durant will have all the responsibilities and it’s up to them to keep Brooklyn’s chances of remaining a threat in the Eastern Conference. 

Follow on Google News

Thank you for being a valued reader of Fadeaway World. If you liked this article, please consider following us on Google News. We appreciate your support.

TAGGED:James HardenKevin DurantKyrie Irving
Share This Article
Facebook Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Shams Charania Says The Portland Trail Blazers Could Lose Damian Lillard This Season If They Don’t Play Well
Next Article John Collins Says Atlanta Hawks Could Play In The NBA Finals: “It Helps Us When We Don’t Have To See A Guy Like Kyrie On The Court.”
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Newsletter

Stay up to date with our newsletter on the latest news, trends, ranking lists, and evergreen articles

Newsletter
Facebook X-twitter Instagram

You Might Also Like

Houston Rockets Trade Rumors

Russell Westbrook Likes Rockets IG Photo With Kevin Durant, Steven Adams; Big Reunion Upcoming?

October 3, 2025
Golden State Warriors News & Analysis

Seth Curry Admits He Didn’t Want To Team Up With Stephen Curry Until Now

October 3, 2025
Sep 29, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets player Nikola Jokic (15) takes questions during media day at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Denver Nuggets News & Analysis

Nikola Jokic Remains Loyal To The Nuggets Despite Not Signing An Extension This Summer

October 3, 2025
Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) controls the ball in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
NBA News & Analysis

Kendrick Perkins Claims Russell Westbrook Has Been Blackballed By The NBA

October 3, 2025

NBA - Fadeaway World

  • Atlanta Hawks
  • Boston Celtics
  • Brooklyn Nets
  • Charlotte Hornets
  • Chicago Bulls
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Denver Nuggets
  • Detroit Pistons
  • Golden State Warriors
  • Houston Rockets
  • Indiana Pacers
  • Los Angeles Clippers
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • Miami Heat
  • Milwaukee Bucks
  • Minnesota Timberwolves
  • New Orleans Pelicans
  • New York Knicks
  • Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Orlando Magic
  • Philadelphia 76ers
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Portland Trail Blazers
  • Sacramento Kings
  • San Antonio Spurs
  • Toronto Raptors
  • Utah Jazz
  • Washington Wizards

Pages

  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA Media
  • Exclusive NBA Interviews
  • NBA 2K News & Updates

© 2025 Fadeaway World @ All Rights Reserved

  • About Fadeaway World
  • Fadeaway World Authors
  • Editorial Team
  • Ethics Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Contact Us
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?