The drama between James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey is heating up as each day passes. Harden, who requested a trade out of Philly was eventually denied and decided to take matters into his own hands. Harden went on to call Morey a liar and publicly shame him, while also receiving the support of other NBA players.
Players like Kyrie Irving and Andre Iguodala stood up for Harden amid his battle with the 76ers front office. Having now claimed to be going through some “tough times,”?the Beard may have also displayed interest in playing overseas.
James Harden makes an emotional claim
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After the end of their championship hopes a few months ago, James Harden voiced his desire to be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. While the 76ers were in trade talks, the team withdrew all negotiations all of a sudden.
The 76ers planned on bringing Harden back to the team to play with them whereas Harden made it absolutely clear that he will not be joining training camp. And now Harden is hell-bent on making life difficult for the Philadelphia 76ers front office.
Recently, The Beard made a touching admission on the things he is going through while sitting down with a Chinese reporter as it seems. Harden could be seen being a little emotional while talking about the whole turmoil he is going through.
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The Sixers guard said, ?If you put your hard hat on and just keep pushing, keep pushing every single day in whatever profession you?re trying to be the best at, you?re gonna go through some tough times. You?re gonna go through some days where you don?t feel like doing it anymore. Those days make you tough and makes the top of the mountain much better.?
But the whole James Harden-Darly Morey saga may not end on a good note.
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How will things end up for Harden?
The scapegoat may be none other than Harden himself. But one thing that may work in his favor is playing overseas in China.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Harden recently said, ?Every time I come here, the love is just like… it?s crazy, you know what I mean? So,?I feel like they deserve to actually see me come play here. Love is always crazy here.?
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Now only time will tell if Harden plays in the NBA – or he may go on to play overseas. But the way things are shaping out, it may not be a pleasant end for Harden after all.