Published 16:08 IST, January 13th 2021
James Harden walks off podium abruptly after 'farewell' speech on Rockets, John Wall IRKED
Rockets star James Harden walked off the podium after delivering what looked like a farewell speech, after their latest loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night.
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It is secret that James Harden wants out of Houston. 31-year-old has made it it clear he wants to win a NBA championship as he enters latter sts of his career, and eight-time All-Star believes that his ambition is far-fetched with Rockets. And in a latest jibe at Rockets, ' Beard' believes that franchise is 't good eugh' in a first public ackwledgement of his discord with franchise.
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In what had all makings of a James Harden farewell speech, 31-year-old said that Rockets are just t good eugh after defeat against Los Angeles Lakers. Rockets have endured one of ir worst possible starts to new season, and are 3-6 in Western Conference after ir twin defeats to defending champions at home. James Harden had remained quiet through months of speculation that he is unhappy in Houston but ' Beard' finally made kwn of his situation at Houston.
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Speaking to press, James Harden said ,“We’re just t good eugh ... I love this city. I literally have done everything that I can,” Harden said. “I mean, this situation is crazy. It’s something that I don’t think can be fixed.” Accoridng to ESPN, Houston's front office is determined to remain patient until its asking price for 2018 NBA MVP is met. Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Rockets are still looking to trade Harden for a "steep" price while Tim MacMahon cited a source as saying Houston have been in contact with "more than a half dozen teams" about trading 31-year-old.
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ESPN also reports that James Harden spoke to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta before season and informed that he did t believe in franchise's vision and wanted to be traded to a team that was in a better position to win NBA. Fertitta was naturally disappointed, but agreed to look for a market for him, if a deal is agreed which new general manr Rafael Stone likes. Beard reportedly was keen on joining former OKC Thunder teammate Kevin Durant at Brooklyn Nets, with 32-year-old having won NBA championship with Golden State Warriors.
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James Harden's comments did t sit well with teammate John Wall, who also fielded questions from press following Rockets' second consecutive loss to Lakers. Wall, who joined Rockets in offseason after being traded for Russell Westbrook, took a dig at Harden, but did t mention Beard by name. 30-year-old said, "“If we can all get on same p, we can be something good here. We can’t dwell down on it because it’s only been nine games. Come on man, you want to jump off a cliff after nine games. It’s a lot of basketball still to be played".
(Im Courtesy: Rockets Twitter)
16:08 IST, January 13th 2021