Darryl has a lot to do with both the Harden and Simmons situation. Darryl said 2 years ago on record that he failed to communicate with Ben. Harden said the same here, “front office failed to communicate with him or his people”. Chiney got this 100%. As far as relationship with the top players, this is a must have. You are wrong Woj.
or you know, Hardens PR team telling him to use something that would put the blame on Darryl and not on him. This dude forced his way out of houston AND brooklyn. Let’s also not forget about that.
@@todro8410 Hold on. With that same knowledge of knowing forcing his way out of multiple teams, who should be blamed for recruiting James Harden? Stop it. Darryl Morey is the principle reason for failure.
I can't wait till they trade his washed azz to Crimea for all I care. Most overrated , overhyped, unclutch, zero ring having superstar in NBA history. Average defender who DOES NOT make others around him better. Also, it is very limited in the style of offense you can run wit him at point. I'd take prime Penny over Harden every single day of the week. Not even close
There is a clear difference between the three professional teams in Philly. Dave dombrowski and Howie clearly know how to build a team. A combination of superstars who are also leaders and build a culture. Add in young players who are baptized in the culture and believe it. Along with players who needed that second chance to be in the right culture to succeed. And then there's morey, he clearly has no idea how to build a team. Look at who he's picked up. No one can shoot. They average about 6 points per game. Except Kelly Oubre, but he can't shoot the three ball. This team is a disaster and if I were Joel I would either force Morey out or demand a trade. He's wasting his talents here in Philly. And I say that as a die hard sixers fan.
@@todro8410I consider Harden and Morey a package deal. They scammed the 6ers together. Neither is who they said they would be. Morey is clearly one of the worse GMs in the sport. And Harden is not dependable in the playoffs. 40 points or 12.
It's not about loyalty. It's about respect. I think people understand quick decisions are made. But it's about how communication is managed. Promises made. I don't know what happened here, but I'll say that the common denominator in all of Harden’s dramas is James Harden himself. He is a drama queen
The more I hear Woj talk, the more and more of a mouthpiece he sounds like for teams and their front offices. What Woj said at 5:20 is exactly what I’d imagine Daryl Morey would say if he was on the show right now. "There doesn't have to be a relationship" That’s the entire problem, Woj. There was a relationship and Harden feels like he’s been betrayed. I can’t imagine working for someone that I don’t even at least respect or trust. *Especially* if I’m one of the top guys.
You know what....and I agree with Woj here. People deal with losing big games different. This feels like Harden trying to justify asking for the trade more than anything after people were on him for asking yet again. Harden also said he wasnt going to leave Houston as well. So do I believe the "I wanted to retire as a 76er". Not in the slightest. Cuz it he did, he would have went to Morey's office and had a pow wow and wouldn't have said anything in the media.
Whatever happens I think it's gonna be tough for the Sixers this year. Both Boston and Millwaukee leveled up and they have gone backwards if anything, barring some crazy unexpectedly good trade for Harden
The Sixers are a year away from blowing it up. They had their chance. They hired idiots for a decade, drafted horribly, and held no one accountable. No team wins a title under those circumstances. They're lucky the Phillies and Eagles are so good, because the ire against them would be 20 times greater than it is if none of the Philly teams were winning right now.
I agree. Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. God bless! Jesus is the way and saves! Psalms 62✝🤍💪
It’s a players driven league. If James doesn’t want to be there, you’re not going to change his mind. Get the best deal you can NOW. Why drag this out into the regular season and ruin your season.
Philly needs to just go ahead and hit the reset button; the Rockets did, and a few years later they've got a wealth of young talent and one of the best coaches in the league. Do Embiid a favor and let him go to a real contender.
How bout no? Harden has as much to lose as the sixers. His reputation is on the line, hence why hes practicing and will play for the sixers. If the trade harden for a weak offer, their season is ALREADY ruined.
With this team, Philly will not go beyond 2nd round this year and next 2-3 years unless a Harden deal yields very good players. Better to reset now than later but with Embiid coming off a MVP year, I really doubt they would do so soon.
They always talk about how Joel Embiid should leave. I'm a huge Sixers fan but they lost to Boston because Embiid is not clutch enough in those moments. Him leaving the Sixers isn't necessity a gonna make winning a championship easier.
THANK YOU!!! I was going to remind Richard Jefferson that Embiid has never fully shown up in April and May for the playoffs so if he wants to go, I have zero issue with the Sixers trading him and getting what they can.
It will help. Once Boston took the ball out of his hands early in possession he’s out the play cuz he barely has an off ball game. Joel needs D n shooting n movement around him. Doc made the offense even more static last year. An average pgs assists will go up playing with Joel. They need perimeter d bad. N tobi is wasting 2 roster spots with his salary. Now that Joel has his mvp he needs to play less minutes and prep for the playoffs. He came back on a bad knee n put up 26 10 n 3 blks. Harden went 0-6 from 3 n 4-16 from the floor n tobi was a no show. Joel can’t cook if he’s triple teamed and no one can shoot around him besides maxey.
RJ the only person on the panel who had a logical take. If the 76ers handle this the wrong way Joel will be the next player to ask to leave. I could see Joel making his way to GS
If this was 2022 Warriors right after they won a chip, absolutely with all of their assets they had at the time and without the hindsight of the 2023 season, absolutely
IMO, Harden has to keep up the looks and gameplay so he won’t lose his validity and worth for when a trade comes to the table. He needs to keep himself in check to continue getting that bag!
LoL, are you kidding? He's been in serious trade talks since June. No one is going to give him the bag. 40 or 12 is what he gives you in the playoffs. Way too inconsistent. And quitting on teams every year is not going to be a positive for any owner.
@@bjt81366 but he still keeps getting the bigger payouts regardless of quitting on teams. I personally want to call him a bust. But, he keeps getting the bigger contracts. His regular season play seems like it’s enough to get the bag. Come playoff time, i agree with you, in that he is not consistent. But we’re not talking about rings or chips, just getting money. He needs to keep up his game for his trade value.
@@bjt81366harden was the reason they were successful last season. Embiid and maxey and the rest of the team disappeared n the playoffs, harden win two games single handed… Sixers should have paid harden and kept him happy like they promised they would do. Morley set this fire that he can’t put out 😂😂😂😂
Perkins speaking facts !!!! @8:30 Harden HAS to PERFORM. No way around it ‼️ gotta give at least 90% effort and show out. Or he’ll never get that MAX $$ he wants
Nah something doesn’t add up. James’ camp was saying he wanted to go back to Houston back in December. He was trying to leave way before the off season.
Idk if you just can’t read between the lines or what, but they only leaked it to gain leverage and put pressure on the 76ers front office to sign to a max. Houston was never in play because why would they do that? Now he wants to go to the Clippers because that’s the only team that may be willing to pay him. The Clippers are building a new arena and they need stars to keep attendance and engagement up. It gives Harden his contract and a winning situation. Personally, I don’t think the Clippers need Harden. It will only gut their strength which is depth and versatility. Harden doesn’t give them any of that.
I get the leverage play. My point is that to my mind this these recent comments take away from James’ credibility because in the past, he was saying he wanted to become a rocket again, but in the present, he’s saying that he intended to retire a Sixer. To me it seems like all he cares about is his bag and is just being disingenuous to hide that fact.
@@DCFG92 I remember how he quit on Arizona State in his final game. That was when I knew what a loser he was. He bailed on the people who were supposed to be his friends (he was HS teammates with Derek Glasser, for instance). Bailed on OKC later too because he wanted to get paid. Don't sign this guy to your team if you want to win. He was always about the money.
@@klaythompson663 If I were a professional athlete, I'd want to win championships. What do I need $200 million for when I'm never going to come close to using $20 million?
Harden’s an All-Star and one of the league’s best players. To say he doesn’t have to have a relationship with the GM he’s entrusting his career and livelihood to is asinine. That’s a ridiculous thing to say.
Didn’t Jordan hate the Chicago brass lol he clowned that one gm all the time. Morey ain’t out on the floor with him lol he’s obviously close with the team and liking the new coach. Some people might find motivation in this spot. Win in-spite of morey but he’s bailing again lol morey can say whatever Josh Harris owns the team and he knew giving harden a max was not gonna fly in Philly.
@@StayTru101Exactly. Everybody calls him trash, choker, ball hog, etc. Not only that, ESPN put him at 43 under many players he is CLEARLY better than. Super underated
One might think: why say this today. Play out your contract like Bron did and go elsewhere. Its simple. Bron had the same situation in Cleveland the first go round
Bron didn't win 60+ games by himself, he had a decent twm. He needs the overwhelming advantage just to go under .500 in the finals 😂😂😂 it's the same. Men-children
@@babyshak98he at least got a chance to .500 several times. James harden has a 10 year track record of being a choke artist Also your facts are wrong. Lebron won 60 plus games in Cleveland before he went to Miami
It’s funny that he had more assist than his whole team combined game 7 while taking the 4-5 most shots after embiid demanded more touches after game 6 and somehow he got blamed for the loss 😂
It's not about the stat line. It's about making high-IQ, winning plays. Did you ever watch Michael Jordan play? Harden is not a field general. He gets his stats and goes home. Nobody wants to play with selfish players. That's why Marbury and Iverson ended up out of the league prematurely. That's why Kemba's about to be out of the league. Everybody wants to play with Jokic because he elevates his teammates.
@@RobbieStacks90 Michael Jordan was called the most selfish player of his time while James has been called the best teammate by everybody he’s played with
@Zenigundam so he was selfish and didnt elevate Houston? Didnt elevate Brooklyn when he was in the MVP race with the EXACT same stat line he has in Philly? 20/10 ... yall just be saying anything
Why is everyone speaking in code - What exactly is James Harden upset about? He said he wants to retired as a Sixer, so doesnt he want to be here then?
He wants/wanted a new contract. After the season was over, when teams discuss/sign players to new deals, the Sixers were silent. It also seems Harden had an understanding he would sign this deal when he agreed to the Sixers trade. That is why he mentioned the trust being lost
😂😂😂 that's all anyone everyone that I love them play like he has some sense and then he'll get his money outside of that he's not worth it I don't know if you understand this or not but he's proving Kobe Bryant right because Kobe even said a long time ago that James Harden just isn't a winner
You can tell Harden has not actually been married! Bro there are so many ups and downs n it might not be total loyalty! Wow how bout you go to the Orlando Magic and live in Disney World!
You can clearly see the difference between Philly organizations: the Phillies with Dave Dombrowski and the Eagles with Howie and how they go about business. And then there's Morey. Team building is not his strong suit, unfortunately that's why he's paid. The Eagles and Phillies build teams with a mix of Superstar veterans who are true leaders, up and coming young players who fit into the culture and second chance players who the culture will bring out what's been missing. Morey had done none of that. Look at our roster: Mo Bamba (4ppg), Green (5 PPG), Harold (6 PPG), Beverly (6 PPG), Tucker (3 PPG). What's that? A bunch of dudes who can't shoot. He did get Kelly but he can't shoot the 3. We still have Harris who's an over paid stiff. This is a disaster of a job by a GM who is one of the highest paid in the league.
You guys make a significant roster change every year sooner or later you run out of assets at least you trade james get some assets you still got maxey
Why is everyone in Philly freaking out? Worse case scenario is you have a shitty year, Harden’s contract expires, now you have his giant money to sign a big free agent
Not only would nobody want to come to Philly, next year free agent class is pretty bad. Funny enough, the best free agent will probably be Harden, and then maybe Siakam if he doesn’t sign the extension.
@@johny8241 They have Embiid. They have Maxey. They have cap space. I can see a really good free agent being attracted to that. But you're right about the shitty free agent class. Well, Siakam is a very high chance of signing. They have Nick Nurse, his old coach. If they get Siakam, which is not a crazy idea, they'll be very good.
Maybe if he had at least shown up for gms 6 and 7 vs. BOS, he'd have gotten a new contract. Game 6: 4-16 FG / 0-6 3 pt / 5 turnovers / 13 points Game 7: 3-11 FG / 1-5 3 pt / 5 turnovers / 9 points Totals: 7-27 FG / 1-11 3pt / 10 turnovers / 24 total points
If it is to be that Joel Embid is so concerned about being in the prime of his career... why isn't any of the NBA journalists holding Embid accountable for his disappearing act this past season in the playoffs? He had his chance to go hard then. There wasn't a legitimate reason why the 76ers went Waldo Herraldo Faldo when it came to coming out of the eastern conference this year.
Love how people say he should do this, do that. When you faced with decisions in your own life, you don't do it. Your contract or rules with your high paying career are not public. This is a career profession, not a lower tier job.
James Harden just love forcing his way out, l hope the 76ers do bench him so Maxey can blossom into a star guard because he is very capable of doing it this upcoming season.
@@usmcmikeco0651 people overlook how kd was in the mvp convo and how good ky was when harden sacrificed his role as a sg for them or how embiid only won mvp bc of the p&r and being force fed by his co-star. crazy tbh
How can you blame philly for Ben Simmons totally fallen off the face of the earth and James Harden feeling disrespected? Ben Simmons and James Harden are literally two of the biggest head cases in NBA history.
I don't understand the Sixers, the reason why they signed Harden is an old-fashioned player with no moves, the only thing in his repertoire is shooting three-pointers, it's more news because of extra-sports things that the sports teams bring as a leader to a guy who failed in Houston That is to say, the Sixers allowed them to have a project that had already failed in the Rockets. I don't understand, there being so many other alternatives, they always go to the players with names. Look, the Nuggets don't select Harden to be champion, simply the winning mentality, the attitude and the good game in team not so much circus now in sixers there are more problems than solutions that is a consequence of bringing in a failed guy like Daryl Morey and his Rockets gang who the only thing they did in their time was lose and lose against the warriors.
@melvincuaresma-SW What??? Bro stop with this one man to blame game, it makes no sense, if you want to blame him for two losses why don't you credit for the 2 games he won them against Boston. This is what people don't understand as soon as someone stands up for themselves because they know their own value they are crucified.
James Harden is the GOAT of keeping a straight face while talking complete bull****. It's an amazing skill to have. It actually looks like he truly believes what he's saying.
I don’t like the narrative RJ is pushing the 76ers have been by Joel embid side when he didn’t play his first 3 yrs nd when he gets these crazy injuries during playoffs RJ wants the 76ers too race James harden for w.e too stop the media from talking bout it but if we don’t get nothing they can help embid he will ask for a trade so what RJ is saying is stupid too me
Harden is a baby and a liar about wanting to be there rest of his career. Only difference now from Houston and Brooklyn is he likes playing with this team mates. Problem is if they get off to a great start and then what? Clippers waiting could back fire
Same dude that says he can’t trust Morey, is the same guy that almost got traded back to Houston, until he said he wanted to get back to winning the scoring title. He’s not a “winner”, with regard to going and winning rings.
James and Russ are two peas in a pod. They both learned that stats win contracts and shoe deals. They both learned how to inflate their stats - Russ by convincing Adams to allow him to rebound so he could get a triple double every game thus the MVP, and James by flopping and getting to the FT line so often. KD was the only real star on that team and even KD needed a championship team before he could get over the hump.
@@DonaldMcLemore-n6d first, what does Russ have to do with this? Second, Russ has been the same player his whole basketball career, lol. He was that same way in college. You can’t actually play hoops and your big man says, “hey, no problem, bro. You go get all the rebounds.” They’re all playing for stats, which equals more money.
It's really tough to think how the Bulls won in 98 when the team is not in good terms with their GM. Someone in a Sixers Management and team should learn from the Bulls especially Harden, don't cry just play out there
James Murray, James harden is all about James Harden everytime when the team he,s on don,t play to his expectation and Level he,s ready to bail ship, His action is showing that he don,t want to be in Philly they should see what they can get for him .
He’s lost trust in the Sixers and the entire NBA has lost trust in him. He still sees himself as the up-and-coming star when in actuality, he’s on the back nine of his career and on the decline…..: not only on the decline but getting more and more difficult by the day. I’m getting real Antonio Brown vibes from him now. Lol
I got family and friends in Philly Culturally, I can also appreciate the blue collar hard work type of mentality the folks of philly bring. Even so, the city is becoming a cesspool of violence snd drugs. I don't know if that has an effect on a players energy or not, I just think its safe to assume that for most players who have millions, they would probably prefer somewhere sunny or one without the violence philly has.
Harden's just saying he's a "loser", without saying it = he has no intentions of playing for "championships" or being a decent player anymore = these are just excuses for him not performing in the playoffs, trying to "pass the buck" to PHI, for losing last season
imagine signing a contract. They pay you to show up in big games and the playoffs and you don't. You get paid for your service then say I feel betrayed and I want a max contract and a new team. FOH
Also why don't these guys go after KD as hard as they go after these other stars. Dudes moved around and had all star teams his whole career... but he's moved around more than anyone else🧐 the media digest and regurgitate the same thing over and over again about the ones they're supposed to say it about. It's gross and quite frankly it's artificial. I want takes that aren't scripted🤷
@@brianhoneycutt5938 KD quit on OKC and he got traded to Brooklyn bc he wanted to leave GSW then Quit on Brooklyn after Kyrie asked out. It's definitely a matter of perspective but honestly there is no context needed for Durant moving around. He's moved around more than any other star and been surrounded with the most elite talent every time and that's a fact. He's protected by ESPN and by Adam Silver... I'll say it again no other player/Star has moved around more than KD in the history of the NBA and been surrounded by elite talent Everytime...
So blessed to have the Eagles & Phillies right now in Philly. Sixers is drama every offseason. Anyways, I would like Harden to stay but it’s personal & hopefully we get Lavine or DeRozen from Chicago and move on.
Darryl has a lot to do with both the Harden and Simmons situation. Darryl said 2 years ago on record that he failed to communicate with Ben. Harden said the same here, “front office failed to communicate with him or his people”. Chiney got this 100%. As far as relationship with the top players, this is a must have. You are wrong Woj.
or you know, Hardens PR team telling him to use something that would put the blame on Darryl and not on him.
This dude forced his way out of houston AND brooklyn. Let’s also not forget about that.
@@todro8410 Hold on. With that same knowledge of knowing forcing his way out of multiple teams, who should be blamed for recruiting James Harden? Stop it. Darryl Morey is the principle reason for failure.
I can't wait till they trade his washed azz to Crimea for all I care. Most overrated , overhyped, unclutch, zero ring having superstar in NBA history. Average defender who DOES NOT make others around him better. Also, it is very limited in the style of offense you can run wit him at point.
I'd take prime Penny over Harden every single day of the week. Not even close
There is a clear difference between the three professional teams in Philly. Dave dombrowski and Howie clearly know how to build a team. A combination of superstars who are also leaders and build a culture. Add in young players who are baptized in the culture and believe it. Along with players who needed that second chance to be in the right culture to succeed. And then there's morey, he clearly has no idea how to build a team. Look at who he's picked up. No one can shoot. They average about 6 points per game. Except Kelly Oubre, but he can't shoot the three ball. This team is a disaster and if I were Joel I would either force Morey out or demand a trade. He's wasting his talents here in Philly. And I say that as a die hard sixers fan.
@@todro8410I consider Harden and Morey a package deal. They scammed the 6ers together. Neither is who they said they would be. Morey is clearly one of the worse GMs in the sport. And Harden is not dependable in the playoffs. 40 points or 12.
Teams trade players in the middle of the night. Its a business and no loyalty is ever really there
It's not about loyalty. It's about respect. I think people understand quick decisions are made. But it's about how communication is managed. Promises made.
I don't know what happened here, but I'll say that the common denominator in all of Harden’s dramas is James Harden himself. He is a drama queen
The more I hear Woj talk, the more and more of a mouthpiece he sounds like for teams and their front offices. What Woj said at 5:20 is exactly what I’d imagine Daryl Morey would say if he was on the show right now. "There doesn't have to be a relationship" That’s the entire problem, Woj. There was a relationship and Harden feels like he’s been betrayed. I can’t imagine working for someone that I don’t even at least respect or trust. *Especially* if I’m one of the top guys.
He’s so plugged in he already know how this goes most of the time
@@kamtheclamBut he ain’t gotta sound so biased all the time. That literally wasn’t his own opinion. I’m willing to bet on that
Woj is an op he’s not for the players at all
You know what....and I agree with Woj here. People deal with losing big games different. This feels like Harden trying to justify asking for the trade more than anything after people were on him for asking yet again. Harden also said he wasnt going to leave Houston as well. So do I believe the "I wanted to retire as a 76er". Not in the slightest. Cuz it he did, he would have went to Morey's office and had a pow wow and wouldn't have said anything in the media.
Woj is right whether he speaks for Morey or not.
Jordan and Pippen HATED Krause but still won many rings for the Bulls.
Whatever happens I think it's gonna be tough for the Sixers this year. Both Boston and Millwaukee leveled up and they have gone backwards if anything, barring some crazy unexpectedly good trade for Harden
The Sixers are a year away from blowing it up. They had their chance. They hired idiots for a decade, drafted horribly, and held no one accountable. No team wins a title under those circumstances. They're lucky the Phillies and Eagles are so good, because the ire against them would be 20 times greater than it is if none of the Philly teams were winning right now.
I agree. Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. God bless! Jesus is the way and saves! Psalms 62✝🤍💪
@@Kyle22oifer All praise Odin, Father God, bringer of Ragnarök, and Lord of the three realms.
@@Hemingway-dq4fx gotta play an Amon Amarth song in his honor now
Yea it's either Milwaukee or Boston coming out the east, Philly is done and Miami got lucky last year
Best representation of brotherly love out there
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It’s a players driven league. If James doesn’t want to be there, you’re not going to change his mind. Get the best deal you can NOW. Why drag this out into the regular season and ruin your season.
Philly needs to just go ahead and hit the reset button; the Rockets did, and a few years later they've got a wealth of young talent and one of the best coaches in the league. Do Embiid a favor and let him go to a real contender.
How bout no? Harden has as much to lose as the sixers. His reputation is on the line, hence why hes practicing and will play for the sixers. If the trade harden for a weak offer, their season is ALREADY ruined.
Harden has no leverage. Stop rewarding his poor play and behavior.
He wants to go to the Clippers, but the Clippers don't really want him unless he's willing to come off the bench.
not true at all. where are you getting this from that the clippers would have him come off the bench??@@tajgibson8776
With this team, Philly will not go beyond 2nd round this year and next 2-3 years unless a Harden deal yields very good players. Better to reset now than later but with Embiid coming off a MVP year, I really doubt they would do so soon.
This year will be painful but we got Tobias and Harden coming off the books next summer. Gotta see it through for a year or two after that.
Embiid had that mvp year because of harden son 🥸🤓
@@Bobby_Digital37 pfff. Who made him the runner up for the 2 years prior?
They always talk about how Joel Embiid should leave. I'm a huge Sixers fan but they lost to Boston because Embiid is not clutch enough in those moments. Him leaving the Sixers isn't necessity a gonna make winning a championship easier.
Yea so he can get himself to a team that doesn’t have to rely solely on him for those big moments. That’s the best part.
THANK YOU!!! I was going to remind Richard Jefferson that Embiid has never fully shown up in April and May for the playoffs so if he wants to go, I have zero issue with the Sixers trading him and getting what they can.
It will help. Once Boston took the ball out of his hands early in possession he’s out the play cuz he barely has an off ball game. Joel needs D n shooting n movement around him. Doc made the offense even more static last year. An average pgs assists will go up playing with Joel. They need perimeter d bad. N tobi is wasting 2 roster spots with his salary. Now that Joel has his mvp he needs to play less minutes and prep for the playoffs. He came back on a bad knee n put up 26 10 n 3 blks. Harden went 0-6 from 3 n 4-16 from the floor n tobi was a no show. Joel can’t cook if he’s triple teamed and no one can shoot around him besides maxey.
@@SPACEKNOCKERZ76 false narrative
you say this like DeMarcus Cousins is a bad player @allenross3050
RJ the only person on the panel who had a logical take. If the 76ers handle this the wrong way Joel will be the next player to ask to leave. I could see Joel making his way to GS
Who tf they gon give up for Joel ?
My money on ROckets
If this was 2022 Warriors right after they won a chip, absolutely with all of their assets they had at the time and without the hindsight of the 2023 season, absolutely
I agree with you except for the move to GS. No way he gets there
the stupidest comment I have seen in months
IMO, Harden has to keep up the looks and gameplay so he won’t lose his validity and worth for when a trade comes to the table. He needs to keep himself in check to continue getting that bag!
LoL, are you kidding? He's been in serious trade talks since June. No one is going to give him the bag. 40 or 12 is what he gives you in the playoffs. Way too inconsistent. And quitting on teams every year is not going to be a positive for any owner.
@@bjt81366 but he still keeps getting the bigger payouts regardless of quitting on teams. I personally want to call him a bust. But, he keeps getting the bigger contracts. His regular season play seems like it’s enough to get the bag. Come playoff time, i agree with you, in that he is not consistent. But we’re not talking about rings or chips, just getting money. He needs to keep up his game for his trade value.
@@bjt81366harden was the reason they were successful last season. Embiid and maxey and the rest of the team disappeared n the playoffs, harden win two games single handed… Sixers should have paid harden and kept him happy like they promised they would do. Morley set this fire that he can’t put out 😂😂😂😂
Anyone who watched playoffs last year saw that harden looked like he had given up. For the last few years, he has given up half way through the season
Perkins speaking facts !!!! @8:30 Harden HAS to PERFORM. No way around it ‼️ gotta give at least 90% effort and show out. Or he’ll never get that MAX $$ he wants
His beard is legendary
Nah something doesn’t add up. James’ camp was saying he wanted to go back to Houston back in December. He was trying to leave way before the off season.
Idk if you just can’t read between the lines or what, but they only leaked it to gain leverage and put pressure on the 76ers front office to sign to a max. Houston was never in play because why would they do that? Now he wants to go to the Clippers because that’s the only team that may be willing to pay him. The Clippers are building a new arena and they need stars to keep attendance and engagement up. It gives Harden his contract and a winning situation. Personally, I don’t think the Clippers need Harden. It will only gut their strength which is depth and versatility. Harden doesn’t give them any of that.
I get the leverage play. My point is that to my mind this these recent comments take away from James’ credibility because in the past, he was saying he wanted to become a rocket again, but in the present, he’s saying that he intended to retire a Sixer. To me it seems like all he cares about is his bag and is just being disingenuous to hide that fact.
The fact that the graphic has the clippers on it 😂 they know or wanna manifest it
Hot take: James Harden is the most loyal player in NBA history
He actually is
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@@DCFG92 I remember how he quit on Arizona State in his final game. That was when I knew what a loser he was. He bailed on the people who were supposed to be his friends (he was HS teammates with Derek Glasser, for instance). Bailed on OKC later too because he wanted to get paid. Don't sign this guy to your team if you want to win. He was always about the money.
@@RobbieStacks90 I'm sure you don't care about money
@@klaythompson663 If I were a professional athlete, I'd want to win championships. What do I need $200 million for when I'm never going to come close to using $20 million?
We tired of Malika 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾
He's gonna play for offensive numbers with zero defense this season
That’s how he’s played his whole career!
Harden’s an All-Star and one of the league’s best players. To say he doesn’t have to have a relationship with the GM he’s entrusting his career and livelihood to is asinine. That’s a ridiculous thing to say.
Didn’t Jordan hate the Chicago brass lol he clowned that one gm all the time. Morey ain’t out on the floor with him lol he’s obviously close with the team and liking the new coach. Some people might find motivation in this spot. Win in-spite of morey but he’s bailing again lol morey can say whatever Josh Harris owns the team and he knew giving harden a max was not gonna fly in Philly.
He WAS an all-star and now overrated.
@@Rotary650He led the league in assists per game this year and had multiple 40 point games in the playoffs. Still a great player
@@Rotary650overrated how? If anything he’s underrated
@@StayTru101Exactly. Everybody calls him trash, choker, ball hog, etc. Not only that, ESPN put him at 43 under many players he is CLEARLY better than. Super underated
One might think: why say this today. Play out your contract like Bron did and go elsewhere. Its simple. Bron had the same situation in Cleveland the first go round
Bron didn't win 60+ games by himself, he had a decent twm. He needs the overwhelming advantage just to go under .500 in the finals 😂😂😂 it's the same. Men-children
@@babyshak98Thank you
@@babyshak98he at least got a chance to .500 several times. James harden has a 10 year track record of being a choke artist
Also your facts are wrong. Lebron won 60 plus games in Cleveland before he went to Miami
@@JamesJacksonFilmzall James harden led teams with no superstars was better than bron led teams no superstars
@@Pineapples-Mango_Smoothie making my point. Because Lebron still went farther than harden with those teams
It’s funny that he had more assist than his whole team combined game 7 while taking the 4-5 most shots after embiid demanded more touches after game 6 and somehow he got blamed for the loss 😂
It's not about the stat line. It's about making high-IQ, winning plays. Did you ever watch Michael Jordan play? Harden is not a field general. He gets his stats and goes home. Nobody wants to play with selfish players. That's why Marbury and Iverson ended up out of the league prematurely. That's why Kemba's about to be out of the league. Everybody wants to play with Jokic because he elevates his teammates.
@@RobbieStacks90 Michael Jordan was called the most selfish player of his time while James has been called the best teammate by everybody he’s played with
@@RobbieStacks90you lost me there with the Iverson and Marbury comparisons when all 3 situations are vastly different from one another.
@Zenigundam so he was selfish and didnt elevate Houston? Didnt elevate Brooklyn when he was in the MVP race with the EXACT same stat line he has in Philly? 20/10 ... yall just be saying anything
Harden and embiid both played like dog water in that game 7
if the sixers don’t trade harden before the season they better trade him at the deadline, we all know he’s gone after the season
Y’all see that Clippers Logo by Harden LoL 😂😂😂 ESPN took him off Philly already
Notice at the bottom of the screen they have a Clippers logo next to his face. did they leak it already? Is the NBA fixed?
Why is everyone speaking in code - What exactly is James Harden upset about? He said he wants to retired as a Sixer, so doesnt he want to be here then?
He wants/wanted a new contract. After the season was over, when teams discuss/sign players to new deals, the Sixers were silent. It also seems Harden had an understanding he would sign this deal when he agreed to the Sixers trade. That is why he mentioned the trust being lost
I think harden is going to ball hard watch. He’s actually in good shape. He’s going to play so good. Make them pay extra 💰.
😂😂😂 that's all anyone everyone that I love them play like he has some sense and then he'll get his money outside of that he's not worth it I don't know if you understand this or not but he's proving Kobe Bryant right because Kobe even said a long time ago that James Harden just isn't a winner
If you're a team that trades for harden or kyrie... you deserve everything you get.
Harden actually win games in the playoffs…. Kyrie not this past two seasons 😂😂😂😂
You can tell Harden has not actually been married! Bro there are so many ups and downs n it might not be total loyalty! Wow how bout you go to the Orlando Magic and live in Disney World!
Zach Lowe’s hate for harden is astronomical
this man said it's like a marriage 😭😭😭
Lmao
You can clearly see the difference between Philly organizations: the Phillies with Dave Dombrowski and the Eagles with Howie and how they go about business. And then there's Morey. Team building is not his strong suit, unfortunately that's why he's paid. The Eagles and Phillies build teams with a mix of Superstar veterans who are true leaders, up and coming young players who fit into the culture and second chance players who the culture will bring out what's been missing. Morey had done none of that. Look at our roster: Mo Bamba (4ppg), Green (5 PPG), Harold (6 PPG), Beverly (6 PPG), Tucker (3 PPG). What's that? A bunch of dudes who can't shoot. He did get Kelly but he can't shoot the 3. We still have Harris who's an over paid stiff. This is a disaster of a job by a GM who is one of the highest paid in the league.
You guys make a significant roster change every year sooner or later you run out of assets at least you trade james get some assets you still got maxey
Get back to me when there is a trade. Til then...
"I wanted to retire with the bag, I m3an with the sixers"
How is malika STILLLL employed while in a relationship with dave mcmenamen
2:51 ESPN simply put the clippers logo next to Harden's picture lmao
Why is everyone in Philly freaking out? Worse case scenario is you have a shitty year, Harden’s contract expires, now you have his giant money to sign a big free agent
no big FA is coming to Philly bro that organization is TRASH 😂
Not only would nobody want to come to Philly, next year free agent class is pretty bad. Funny enough, the best free agent will probably be Harden, and then maybe Siakam if he doesn’t sign the extension.
@@johny8241 They have Embiid. They have Maxey. They have cap space. I can see a really good free agent being attracted to that. But you're right about the shitty free agent class. Well, Siakam is a very high chance of signing. They have Nick Nurse, his old coach. If they get Siakam, which is not a crazy idea, they'll be very good.
They promised him a long term contract and they withdrew it
He promised a championship last yr too
Yeah because he choked
Maybe if he had at least shown up for gms 6 and 7 vs. BOS, he'd have gotten a new contract.
Game 6: 4-16 FG / 0-6 3 pt / 5 turnovers / 13 points
Game 7: 3-11 FG / 1-5 3 pt / 5 turnovers / 9 points
Totals: 7-27 FG / 1-11 3pt / 10 turnovers / 24 total points
Harden is “not so quiet” quitting.
If it is to be that Joel Embid is so concerned about being in the prime of his career...
why isn't any of the NBA journalists holding Embid accountable for his disappearing act this past season in the playoffs?
He had his chance to go hard then.
There wasn't a legitimate reason why the 76ers went Waldo Herraldo Faldo when it came to coming out of the eastern conference this year.
Can’t believe all the excuses being made for James Harden, Perfect example of fool me once.
Richard Jefferson doesn't like Philly. I can tell 👁️👁️
Nah he’s just speaking facts, be a Philly fan all you want, can’t expect a guy to waste his whole career on an unserious team.
The beard with westbrook again I guess third times a charm
Love how people say he should do this, do that. When you faced with decisions in your own life, you don't do it. Your contract or rules with your high paying career are not public. This is a career profession, not a lower tier job.
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Not James Harden talking about marriage…lol I’ve heard it all
I love the Clippers logo next to Harden in the caption …
The NBA already trying to assume it lol 😆
James Harden just love forcing his way out, l hope the 76ers do bench him so Maxey can blossom into a star guard because he is very capable of doing it this upcoming season.
Maxey is gonna be on the bench by all star break
@@DCFG92people dont realize that Maxey benefitted the most from having James as a PG
@@usmcmikeco0651 people overlook how kd was in the mvp convo and how good ky was when harden sacrificed his role as a sg for them or how embiid only won mvp bc of the p&r and being force fed by his co-star. crazy tbh
Fire Malika Andrews
James Harden to the Pelicans for CJ McCollum Naji Marshall . Harden to the Magic for Fultz & Jonathan Isaacs
Thank god you ain’t a GM😂😂😂
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I never thought I'd say this. The Scotland Football team have more heart and dedication than James Harden could ever dream of mustering.
9 points in games 7……
james harden is a beast plain and simple.
How can you blame philly for Ben Simmons totally fallen off the face of the earth and James Harden feeling disrespected? Ben Simmons and James Harden are literally two of the biggest head cases in NBA history.
At some point you gotta take accountability. James, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM
I don't understand the Sixers, the reason why they signed Harden is an old-fashioned player with no moves, the only thing in his repertoire is shooting three-pointers, it's more news because of extra-sports things that the sports teams bring as a leader to a guy who failed in Houston That is to say, the Sixers allowed them to have a project that had already failed in the Rockets. I don't understand, there being so many other alternatives, they always go to the players with names. Look, the Nuggets don't select Harden to be champion, simply the winning mentality, the attitude and the good game in team not so much circus now in sixers there are more problems than solutions that is a consequence of bringing in a failed guy like Daryl Morey and his Rockets gang who the only thing they did in their time was lose and lose against the warriors.
James Harden is the most hated man in the league he don’t deserve this bro😔
He does
He don’t bro
He literally blew 3-2 lead to Boston and didn’t even show up for both games, and you telling me he don’t deserve this?
@@darianlomax9108 stop hating & move around
@melvincuaresma-SW What??? Bro stop with this one man to blame game, it makes no sense, if you want to blame him for two losses why don't you credit for the 2 games he won them against Boston.
This is what people don't understand as soon as someone stands up for themselves because they know their own value they are crucified.
Morey seen the way Harden played in that game 7 and deleted his number 😂😂😂
Why would anyone want a toxic employee in their organization. If performs average, he's not hurting anyone but himself.
James Harden is the GOAT of keeping a straight face while talking complete bull****. It's an amazing skill to have. It actually looks like he truly believes what he's saying.
this is only a big deal because harden cares more about the money than actually playing basketball
Embiid is going to playing with Butler in Miami
Richard Richard Richard !
I don’t like the narrative RJ is pushing the 76ers have been by Joel embid side when he didn’t play his first 3 yrs nd when he gets these crazy injuries during playoffs RJ wants the 76ers too race James harden for w.e too stop the media from talking bout it but if we don’t get nothing they can help embid he will ask for a trade so what RJ is saying is stupid too me
only stupid thing his is you constant misuse if "too"
6:25 listen and look at RJ when she says shes going to bring Perk into the conversation lmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaao
Harden is a baby and a liar about wanting to be there rest of his career. Only difference now from Houston and Brooklyn is he likes playing with this team mates. Problem is if they get off to a great start and then what? Clippers waiting could back fire
Them braids pushing that line up to much. Him and meek are tripping 😂
How many of us love and trust our employer? Yet, we show up to work every day for the paycheck. It's not like a marrieage. It's a job.
i WOULD KEEP James Harden so he can help us in the Playoffs
Are you a Celtics fan? lol
Yeah, cause Harden is known as a real playoff monster 😂
Same dude that says he can’t trust Morey, is the same guy that almost got traded back to Houston, until he said he wanted to get back to winning the scoring title. He’s not a “winner”, with regard to going and winning rings.
James and Russ are two peas in a pod. They both learned that stats win contracts and shoe deals. They both learned how to inflate their stats - Russ by convincing Adams to allow him to rebound so he could get a triple double every game thus the MVP, and James by flopping and getting to the FT line so often. KD was the only real star on that team and even KD needed a championship team before he could get over the hump.
@@DonaldMcLemore-n6d first, what does Russ have to do with this? Second, Russ has been the same player his whole basketball career, lol. He was that same way in college. You can’t actually play hoops and your big man says, “hey, no problem, bro. You go get all the rebounds.” They’re all playing for stats, which equals more money.
You can tell he don't wanna be there anymore, let the man go...
The good old Shut up and Dribble argument. Stay classy woj.
How much time do you need to ram up? The only got like to pre season games left he has to play in those games.
But why is clippers logo next to his picture in the lower third
the Knicks are looking better than the Sixers currently. The freakin' knicks!!!
It's really tough to think how the Bulls won in 98 when the team is not in good terms with their GM. Someone in a Sixers Management and team should learn from the Bulls especially Harden, don't cry just play out there
James Murray, James harden is all about James Harden everytime when the team he,s on don,t play to his expectation and Level he,s ready to bail ship, His action is showing that he don,t want to be in Philly they should see what they can get for him .
Harden is the reason Philly even has an mvp rn
So are we going to ignore the Clippers logo next to Harden's picture!!!??
Harden can go help another team exit the playoffs in the first/second round. I lost trust in him in Houston.
😂😂😂
Traded from Philly to Brooklyn LoL
Woj is always here when a player calls an owner out
I could listen to Zach talk basketball all day
He is not talking.
I want to hear what James Harden has to say but I stopped when I realized Malika Andrews on this
He’s lost trust in the Sixers and the entire NBA has lost trust in him. He still sees himself as the up-and-coming star when in actuality, he’s on the back nine of his career and on the decline…..: not only on the decline but getting more and more difficult by the day. I’m getting real Antonio Brown vibes from him now. Lol
It was picking Ben Simmons over Jimmy. Tobias didn't have much to do with it.
PSA...Mr. Jefferson please button your shirt all the way up when you're on TV. Maybe put on a tie or something.
I got family and friends in Philly Culturally, I can also appreciate the blue collar hard work type of mentality the folks of philly bring.
Even so, the city is becoming a cesspool of violence snd drugs.
I don't know if that has an effect on a players energy or not,
I just think its safe to assume that for most players who have millions, they would probably prefer somewhere sunny or one without the violence philly has.
His Hair Line Is Detrimental To The Team 😂
03:39 Hardens picture with the Clippers logo? 🤔🤔🤔
Harden referencing marriage as his go to analogy is laughable. It’s a business and harden was horrendous in the playoffs.
Harden's just saying he's a "loser", without saying it = he has no intentions of playing for "championships" or being a decent player anymore = these are just excuses for him not performing in the playoffs, trying to "pass the buck" to PHI, for losing last season
You sound like an imbecile and everything you regurgitated came from pure animosity from him cooking your fav team year in and out for YEARS
Credit to Richard for being a great Harden interpreter. You know what I mean?
U can leave the team to try and win a chip but it’s where u win the chip that matters
Houston native here. James is the most immature player I have ever come across.
imagine signing a contract. They pay you to show up in big games and the playoffs and you don't. You get paid for your service then say I feel betrayed and I want a max contract and a new team. FOH
Daryl talking through Woj again 🙄
Also why don't these guys go after KD as hard as they go after these other stars. Dudes moved around and had all star teams his whole career... but he's moved around more than anyone else🧐 the media digest and regurgitate the same thing over and over again about the ones they're supposed to say it about. It's gross and quite frankly it's artificial. I want takes that aren't scripted🤷
Difference with Harden is he has quit an a team before, which KD hasn't. KD also delivers in the playoffs much more consistently.
@@brianhoneycutt5938 KD quit on OKC and he got traded to Brooklyn bc he wanted to leave GSW then Quit on Brooklyn after Kyrie asked out. It's definitely a matter of perspective but honestly there is no context needed for Durant moving around. He's moved around more than any other star and been surrounded with the most elite talent every time and that's a fact. He's protected by ESPN and by Adam Silver... I'll say it again no other player/Star has moved around more than KD in the history of the NBA and been surrounded by elite talent Everytime...
Like Charles Barkley once said.. he got traded he’s healthy now 😂
So blessed to have the Eagles & Phillies right now in Philly. Sixers is drama every offseason.
Anyways, I would like Harden to stay but it’s personal & hopefully we get Lavine or DeRozen from Chicago and move on.
He's classy inviting Embid to conciliate speech a way or another, "Woj quotes"
This guy has quit on 3 teams in 4 seasons. What is his trade value?
*Kyle Korver* "I got traded for a fax machine."
*James Harden* "Hold my beard."