After the constant rumors of the trade, there are more and more negative comments about the Nets star Harden. In addition to the authoritative media writing, Harden's former teammate and Suns point guard Paul also openly and secretly complained about this former teammate.
On a recent podcast, Paul recalled his career with the Rockets, saying, "In Houston, a coach told me the hardest thing for me was to play with people who didn't care as much about winning as I did. ”
Immediately after, Paul said, "From the Clippers to Houston, James and I spoke differently than other people like Trevo [Ariza]. In my first year with the Rockets, Trevo and I argued in a crazy way, and Tucker did the same. Now, Booker and Claude communicate with me that way, but to be honest, that's what I like because it means they care about winning. ”
"But some people, they have to coax, you have to communicate with them in the right way." But when the game is glued, don't XX to this set. ”
Given that the players Paul mentions are the main or core of the team he plays for, and that Trevo is the name of a former well-connected teammate, and Harden's full name is James Harden, so, on the whole, the "James" he refers to can only be Harden.
Regarding Paul's complaint about Harden, the netizens' evaluation is inconsistent, some people say that Paul is not qualified, because his attendance rate during the Rockets period is too low, and the Rockets still rely on Harden more often. But some people say that Paul is right, because Harden's desire to win and the weakness and slackness of the defensive end have always been criticized. In addition, some people say that Paul has two sides and three knives, because Paul has previously praised Harden's scoring ability.
But whatever it is, it doesn't actually affect Paul to evaluate Harden. One is that everyone has the right to express, just like netizens spray anyone; the second is that Paul expresses only the professionalism of professional players in this show, especially as the core of the team, as long as he plays, he should fight for victory, which is his standard as an old-school player and his favorite style. Because of his harshness, he has argued with many of his teammates, and even his relationship with Griffin has deteriorated because Paul wants his teammates to care as much about winning as he does.
And what Paul said is basically the truth. As early as the deterioration of the relationship between Harden and Paul, there were authoritative media citing multiple sources to write about the two people's cooperation, harden at that time was indeed a more emotional player, only when he attacked with the ball, he would be happy. Conversely, he didn't even bother to run to open up space for Paul, and the defensive end was habitual slack.
Now in the Nets, after Harden once again spread the rumors of the transaction, there are senior reporters from authoritative media who jointly revealed that Harden has always liked to shirk responsibility. Under so many accusations, it is indeed not difficult to explain Harden's own problems.
The only way Beard can change is to speak in terms of results, especially the results of the team in the playoffs, not just personal data. After all, the data on the offensive end is gorgeous, but whether his investment in the defensive end and the key moments are tough enough, fans who have watched the game know.