James Harden comments on Giannis Antetokounmpo after NBA All-Star snub

Rockets star James Harden and  reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo are two of strongest contenders for NBA MVP award this season. Both have been in stellar form this season. However, it appears that duo may also be embroiled in a personal feud. James Harden fired back at Giannis Antetokounmpo for latter's All-Star snub. 

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feud began during All-Star draft when Giannis Antetokounmpo opted to pick Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker over James Harden. Giannis later explained his decision, jokingly stating that he wanted someone who could pass ball. 

However, it was Harden, who was all smiles at end as he was picked by Team LeBron next. His side beat Team Giannis by a 157-155 margin. Bucks star furr aggravated feud when he stated that his team were targeting whomsoever Harden was guarding. y believed y could score on him. 

Giannis-Harden beef? James Harden comments on Giannis

With feud looking 2-0 for Giannis, James Harden has fired back in quite some fashion. ESPN released an interview with James Harden where 30-year-old defended his style of play. He stated, "I average more assists than him [Walker], I think."

It is true as Harden ranks ninth in NBA assists charts with an average of 7.3 assists per game. Meanwhile, Kemba Walker is out of top 30 with just 5.0 assists per game. 

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He went on to say that when his career is over, he’ll be appreciated even more. Harden also reiterated importance of winning NBA title in order to be appreciated by fans and peers. 

Harden me sure he fired back at Giannis with an equally cheeky dig. Here's what Harden h to say for Giannis, "I wish I could just run and be 7 feet and just dunk. Like that takes no skill at all, gotta actually learn how to play basketball, how to have skill. I'd take that any day."

James Harden comments on Giannis: Check out his response

Giannis' response to Harden

As mentioned above, James Harden is right on heels of reigning MVP Giannis for crown. Harden who won MVP in 2018, is averaging 35.2 points, 7.3 assists and 6.4 rebounds this season. He is on track to le NBA in terms of points scored for third consecutive year. Meanwhile, Giannis has managed to improve his numbers as he is averaging 29.7 points, 13.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists this season.

It'll be interesting to see how feud between two of most dominating players this season shapes up as we are heed into post-season. 

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