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Dec 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) shoots the ball in front of Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) shoots the ball in front of Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden could be considered one of the best left-handed shooters in league history. However, for Harden to make bold claims about changing or revolutionizing the game may have been a bit too much for some fans, and since he made that admission, Harden has been getting slammed by NBA fans on social media ever since.?
James Harden took a huge leap from his playing days with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harden elevated his game to the point that he won the Sixth Man of the Year Award during his OKC years.
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James Harden gets roasted by fans
Harden rose up to another level when he joined the Houston Rockets. Harden averaged his highest point percentage with the Rockets,?averaging 36.1 PPG during the 2018-19 season.?
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Dec 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) is fouled while shooting against Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) and guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Harden recently said, ?I’m one of the people that changed the game of basketball. Honestly, the only thing that I’m missing is a championship.?
Fans however were not on board with his claim. One fan tweeted, ?He?s right he taught players how to quit on their team.??
He’s right he taught players how to quit on their team
— Tiago Splitter Burner Account (@Michael39075579) December 16, 2022
While another fan commented, ?This is hilarious because he deff changed the game, but not in the way he thinks that step back 3 belongs to curry he changed the way ref call fouls cause his a** made a living off them for so long.?
This is hilarious because he deff changed the game, but not in the way he thinks 😂 that step back 3 belongs to curry he changed the way ref call fouls cause his ass made a living off them for so long
— TONY (@SirJMG) December 16, 2022
Here are some more reactions from NBA Twitter:
He thought the new generation of players how to flop yes
— 🦌 (@DameToGiannis) December 16, 2022
One of the most unwatchable superstars ever lmao. He did not change the game. He found a loophole with which he dominated, by running into people for easy FT's. Thank god it is becoming better
— KUNGS KASPARS (@Nereaalais) December 16, 2022
Yea the new generation of constant carrying traveling etc… the nba sucks now. There’s a reason they cater to China now, they’ve alienated a lot of their fan base.
— Dev (@StevensDevin) December 16, 2022
Jordan Kobe Bird Magic Shaq Duncan you want me to keep going or should I stop
— JimmydaButcher (@IronchessChef) December 16, 2022
Fans absolutely slammed Harden for all the shortcomings he has displayed over the past few years.?
Harden may be beyond his glory days
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Harden was undoubtedly one of the most lethal scorers in the league at one time. He may have invented his double step-back jumper. However, fans seem to believe he also may have exploited some rules to get his way and make a ton of free throws.
?The Beard? used to get so many foul calls in his favor that players started guarding him with their hands locked behind their backs. But the officials and the league has made some drastic changes since then.?
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Harden?s point production has arguably taken a huge dip since his Houston days. Even co-host of ?The Big Podcast with Shaq,? Nischelle Turner mentioned that there were times when Harden did not seem motivated enough to play at all. ?
What did you make of James Harden’s claim? Do you agree with him? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.?
