‘We’re naive’: Ex-NBA All-Star brands Harden a ‘f***ing liar’ as messy Sixers saga drags on
With James Harden making an attempt to power one more commerce that might see him play on his fourth workforce in 4 seasons, one former NBA All-Star wonders: Why ought to anyone belief him?
The 34-year-old Harden, who was a participant throughout 76ers coaching camp regardless of what he mentioned is an irreparable relationship with workforce president Daryl Morey, has since disappeared on the Sixers.
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He no-showed observe for a second straight day Thursday with their season set to start subsequent Thursday on the highway in opposition to the Bucks.
Harden is upset with how Morey reportedly left the 10-time All-Star in limbo forward of free company, with Harden in the end exercising his $35.6 million possibility for this season and requesting a commerce.
“If I’m James Harden, I can’t expect them people to give me another five years for 250 million dollars, dog!” former Nets star Kenyon Martin mentioned on Gilbert Arenas’ “Gil’s Arena” present of Harden’s potential conferences with different groups.
“Could give a f*** what he promise me sitting at the dinner table. If I’m being honest, he tell me that s***, I’m leaving that meeting thinkin’ he’s a f***ing liar.
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“If I’m being honest with myself in this situation, everything that I’ve put on the table? The last three stops? Everything that I’ve put on the table, why would somebody sign me up for another five [years] for the maximum amount of money they could possibly give me? We’re naive.”
Harden hasn’t been with the 76ers since Sunday, in response to The Athletic, and head coach Nick Nurse mentioned he didn’t know why Harden wasn’t current.
After eight seasons with the Rockets, Harden demanded a commerce and was despatched to the Nets in January 2021 to type a Big 3 with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
This story initially appeared on the New York Post and has been reposted with permission
