Fans Go Head Over Heels After James Harden Has Something to Celebrate Despite Horrific Loss vs Nets

Dribble between the legs, step back, and then shoot from beyond the arc. That has always been the signature move of James Harden. In three simple steps, he makes defenders dance while hitting a three-pointer in their faces. It really is no wonder why the 76ers traded for him. A former MVP and three-time scoring champion is what the franchise was looking for after they decided to part ways with Ben Simmons.

It was in the same signature fashion that Harden hit a three-pointer to take third place on the All-Time Three-Pointers made list. Upon making this shot, he passed Reggie Miller and now trails Ray Allen and Stephen Curry. It truly is an impressive achievement for any player.

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However, the rest of the game against the Nets did not go in the same fashion. It turns out that Harden’s record-breaking achievement would be the only good thing in the game as the 76ers were blown out by 29 points. This put fans on Twitter in a frenzy, people speaking in support and against the ‘Beard’.

Fans React to James Harden

Many fans took to Twitter to troll Harden. Despite his achievement, they stated that he will never beat Stephen Curry on the list. Furthermore, they even commented on his poor performance against the Nets.

On the other hand, many congratulated Harden for his achievement and even claimed him to be the Greatest of All-Time (GOAT).

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Clearly, there exists a mixed bag of reactions to Harden’s achievement. Although ‘Beard’ did not have a solid game, this achievement is an indication of the years of hard work that he has put in. The only thing left for him is the NBA championship, and he truly believes he can get there with the Sixers. This loss may have been a blowout, but Harden and his squad still have the hope of winning it all. If anything, this no-show from Harden may be a small bump in the road to a title.

What About Ben Simmons?

The Nets went all out tonight. Even with Simmons on the bench, the team went all out and got the win. Enthralling performances from KD, Kyrie, and Seth Curry sealed the deal in the game. This only begs to question how deadly the Nets will become with Simmons on the squad.

It is quite obvious that Simmons is a perfect player for the Nets. Surrounded by scorers, he can make use of his playmaking ability to create easy scoring opportunities. Additionally, he can use his defense to go after the best player in the opposing team.

Moreover, his size allows him to grab rebounds on the offensive and defensive ends. Truly, the possibilities seem exciting for Harden on the 76ers and Simmons on the Nets. However, only time has the answer to who among the two will prevail.