James Harden is gearing up for another playoff run. The former league MVP will look to help lead the Philadelphia 76ers to the NBA championship. Harden seems to be in a good place, both physically and mentally, with the Sixers. However, that hasn’t been the case at every stop of Harden’s journey. It’s no secret that Harden had a miserable time in his stint with the Brooklyn Nets. The franchise seemed to be in disarray from many different vantage points. Harden recently discussed his time as a member of the Nets.
On Friday, Harden spoke with the media on what led to his exit from Brooklyn. “There’s a lot of internal things that was going on, which was one of the reasons why I made my decision. And everybody talked down on me & gave me negative feedback…But now fast forward today, nobody’s like, okay, James was smart.” Harden had harsh words for the Brooklyn franchise, and probably for good reason. The team thought they were building a super team with Harden, Durant, Irving, and even Simmons. Now Simmons is the only remaining player on the roster.
James Harden Felt Disrespected By Brooklyn
There were so many moving parts around the Nets during Harden’s tenure. But how did it fall so quickly? The Nets had enough talent to create the newest dynasty in the NBA. Now the answer seems to be in plain sight. The Nets allowed a toxic environment that turned their potential all-star roster sour. While it has always been difficult to keep every star happy on a team. It feels like the Nets couldn’t keep one member of their roster happy. Now the Nets are looking ahead to a rebuild. As Harden is looking for a championship to add to his resume.
Harden’s words on the Nets have come at the right time. The Sixers will meet the Nets in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. A matchup that Harden is for sure looking forward to. Harden barely spent a full season in Brooklyn. However, his time there could basically become a movie. The Nets will be known for one of the biggest franchise meltdowns in league history. What are your thoughts on James Harden’s opinion on his time in Brooklyn? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.
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