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James Harden has a remarkable style of play, including jaw-dropping crossovers and his signature step-backs. He has established himself as one of the greatest scorers and shooting guards in NBA history. After skipping the training camp with the 76ers, the star player is spending his off-season in China.

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It seems like he can?t get enough of China, no surprises there since he has a huge fan following in China. He is attending local camps and passing on his knowledge to basketball athletes. However, his former coach has raised concerns about his long-term durability.

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Jarden has expressed his wish to play in China

Harden is currently under contract with the 76ers for one more season, but he has made it clear he wants to be traded. He has expressed his interest in playing in China and since then there have been rumors swirling. Just last month, he was in China on a tour sponsored by Adidas. During the event, he called 76ers president Daryl Morey a “liar” and said that he would never play for a Morey-led team again.

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After that, he expressed his wish to play in China one day so much so that he says, ?Every time I come here, the love is just like ? it?s crazy, you know what I mean??. While his immediate future likely isn?t in the Chinese Basketball Association, he?s not ruling out a potential future stint in China.

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His former coach made an alarming remark

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Amid his China rumors, a former coach has spoken out against him. Recently, on NBA Today, ESPN insider, and reporter Ohm?Youngmisuk revealed a conversation he had with one of Harden?s former coaches. ?As I was told by a source, who’s coached James Harden in the past, that he was talking to another coach that coached James Harden and said, ?Listen, James is good until he isn?t good?, said Youngmisuk.

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Chetan is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. His commitment to staying abreast with basketball highlights and the ever-changing statistics is unwavering. An element highlighted in his coverage, which includes pre-game analysis, understanding fan’s sentiments, and capturing the essence of behind-the-scenes coverage for entities. Chetan has harbored a deep passion for the game since high school. His affection for the sport extends beyond watching games to actively participating on the court. Beyond the realm of sports, Chetan is a film enthusiast and finds solace in non-fiction literature.

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