24 Hours After Joel Embiid’s 76ers News, James Harden’s $215,000,000 Potential Replacement’s Home Run Stuns Fans

James Harden‘s future with the Philadelphia 76ers isn’t certain. He’s willing to move elsewhere. Upon leaving the Brooklyn Nets after his first season with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, Harden teamed up with Joel Embiid, helping him win his first NBA MVP last season. However, the 76ers’ early exit in the first round of the playoffs didn’t sit well with Harden forcing him to look for a team with a better shot at a championship.

While he is scouring through the options available in the league, his $215M potential replacement is testing his softball skills in a celebrity softball game.

James Harden is on the lookout

Exactly one year from today, fans highly appreciated Harden’s interest in signing with the Philadelphia 76ers after he agreed to take a $15M pay cut. His sole reason for taking the bump in the pay was to allow the team to sign better players for the 2022-23 campaign. And if we only consider the regular season, their season was a success, but skilled players don’t play for just those 82 games in a season. They play for a successful postseason run, ultimately winning a championship.

On the other hand, his potential replacement for the Philadelphia side, Zach LaVine, is exceptionally great off the ball. Fans know his skills for immaculate shooting and driving the ball to the basket right on time!

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It would be best for him to play a role similar to Klay Thompson. The 2x NBA All-Star has improved his defense. However, he’s not the best defender, but he can hold his ground against opponents.

His major struggles, however, are rooted in him recognizing plays quickly but reacting slowly to them. Because of this, he’s unable to help his teammates often. And according to the executive vice president of the Chicago Bulls, LaVine is working with a player development coach to fix this in LA. It remains to be seen what his position on the team looks like now!

While his future isn’t sure, LaVine is in Seattle, attending a Celebrity Softball game.

Fans react to LaVine Softball home run

During the MLB All-Star Celebrity softball game, where the game was between Team Felix and Team Flinch. NBA stars Donovan Mitchell and Zach LaVine showed their power at the plate during the game, hitting impressive home runs. A clip from the game and LaVine’s impressive home run went viral on Twitter, and fans appreciated the 2x Slam dunk champion’s skills.

One fan said, “My new favorite baseball player.”

Another fan is amazed by LaVine and tweeted, “Almost hit the stands in slow-pitch softball”

One fan recalled LaVine’s statement on what he’d be if not a basketball player.

One Cubs fan pointed out the glaring skill resemblance by saying, “He’s a cub”

Another Cubs fan chimed in to recruit him to the Chicago side.

While another one is extremely proud of the NBA star.

Not to be outdone, Felix Hernandez, who started as the pitcher, also contributed to a home run of his own. LaVine ended up hitting two home runs for Team Finch in a game they lost 21-19. Despite Team Finch’s valiant efforts, Team Felix maintained their lead throughout the game. Although Team Finch held Team Felix to only two runs in the fourth inning, their four runs in the fifth inning fell short of forcing an extra inning.

What do you think of LaVine’s softball skills? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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