Joel Embiid Hits Back at James Harden’s “Leash” Remark

The Philadelphia 76ers are embarking to move past the James Harden era. Initially, the Sixers had aspirations of building their team around the dynamic duo of Harden and Joel Embiid. However, it became evident that this partnership wasn’t destined to flourish. For months, Harden openly expressed his discontent with the Sixers and even pointed fingers at the team’s president. The trade signaled the final chapter in this tumultuous saga.

However, as James Harden wore his new Clippers jersey, he revealed something striking – he felt like the team had him on a leash during his time in Philly. In response to these comments, Joel Embiid, fresh off a victory against the Toronto Raptors, stepped up to address the situation.

Joel Embiid opens up on Harden’s “leash” situation

Joel Embiid expresses gratitude for James Harden’s contributions to the Sixers. However, he disagrees with the notion of Harden’s misuse. According to Embiid, the franchise allowed Harden to be his true self; a luxury that Harden recently claimed he didn’t have in his time with the Sixers.

Furthermore, Embiid asserted that the Sixers “gave him the ball on every single possession,” due to his basketball prowess. Regardless, Embiid believes that Harden’s comments might be directed more towards the coaching staff and other authorities, rather than the on-court dynamics.

It’s worth noting that James Harden led the NBA in assists the previous season; a feat made possible only by frequently containing the ball in hands. The fact, alongside Embiid’s belief, adds a new layer to Harden’s recent comments on the Sixers.

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Harden wants to bring a championship home

Recently, James Harden officially joined the Los Angeles Clippers and announced his intention to make his Clippers debut against the New York Knicks. After making his infamous remarks about his time with the Sixers, Harden radiated his intentions with the Clippers.

Harden is a 10-time All-Star and will enter his 15th NBA season. With that, he boasts an impressive resume, including an MVP award, three-time scoring champion, and two-time leader in assists. As he embarks on his 15th season, he claims to mark the season as something special. His primary goal in doing so is to secure an NBA championship for his new team.

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Moreover, Harden also claims to fulfil whatever role the franchise requires of him; be it scoring the ball or facilitating the offense. Given the Clippers’ recent struggles with pick-and-roll execution, Harden’s expertise can prove invaluable.