Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has made it to the news yet again amid his trade rumors. There’s only a fine line between receiving a cheer and criticism from the fans. However, a video clip of Harden and Joel Embiid‘s last-moment frolics during the Monday night game left the fans in disbelief. Following the incident, fans swarmed in with their reaction to the video via Twitter.
8x NBA All-Star James Harden is yet to win an NBA Championship. Though he has been an influential part of the Sixers’ successful campaign this season, reports suggest that a trade is around the corner for Harden.
James Harden and Joel Embiid fight for the ball
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During the Monday night game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Sixers dominated the game with a comfortable fourth-quarter lead. Meanwhile, with less than 15 seconds left in the game, Harden held on to the ball in the middle of the court, unmoved. He then followed it with a good ol’ uncle ball-spinning trick until Embiid tried to steal the ball. The duo later found themselves fighting for the ball to have a go at the final play.
Harden and Embiid. 😂😂
(via @LandesBrock)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 3, 2023
Though the duo had a friendly battle in the end, the fans didn’t take the incident lightly. Many expressed that it was unnecessary through their comments.
Additionally, the video clip sent a different message to some fans, as they felt the duo engaged in an actual fight. One user said, “This doesn?t look like friendly teammates having a fun time. This looks like some tense stuff.”
Here are some reactions from the NBA Twitter.
nothing is funny rn
— brodie szn 🌨️ (@russgoat4) January 3, 2023
WE DONT CARE
— Arion (@_Arionnnn) January 3, 2023
They needa be humbled asap
— TBS #️⃣𝕀𝕀𝕀 (@tbs123x3) January 3, 2023
Lol this is way worse than going for a dunk
— Hand Down Man Down! (@handownmansdown) January 3, 2023
This doesn’t look like friendly teammates having a fun time. This looks like some tense stuff
— Randy Oreens (@ItBegins2012) January 3, 2023
However, besides all the drama the Sixers registered a handsome victory.
The Sixers sealed a comfortable victory
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Joel Embiid fire powered with 42 points, and 11 rebounds, and was supported by 27 points from Harden for a (120-111) victory over the Pelicans. However, both teams are in comfortable positions in their respective points table, a report suggests that James Harden could fancy his chances at the Houston Rockets camp. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of?ESPN, the beard could opt for a trade to the Rockets. While the Rockets are in dire need of a change as they struggle at the bottom of the Western Conference points table.
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Will James Harden be traded to the Rockets? If so, will he help them to reach a better spot in the points table? Let us know in the comments.
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