On February 11, Beijing time, before the NBA's new season trade deadline, the Nets and the 76ers completed heavy trades dominated by Harden and Ben Simmons. The specific trade plan is: the Nets sent Harden + Millsap, from the 76ers to Get Ben Simmons, Cescuri, Drummond and 2 first-round picks.
According to a previous report by Woj, "Harden wanted to be traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, but considering the public criticism, he did not take the initiative to apply for a trade to the team, but instead sent a signal to the outside world that the 76ers could complete the trade before the deadline." (In the end, Harden also left the Nets as he wished.
Along with the occurrence of transactions, the details of Harden's transactions have also been exposed one after another. According to Fox Sports' Philadelphia correspondent Yar Wwitzman, Harden wants everything on the Nets to revolve around him as much as he did on the Rockets, especially on the offensive end of the team. But Durant and head coach Nash disagree with Harden, both of whom want the team to have more people moving and engaging on the offensive end. In addition, Yar also said: "After Harden's idea was rejected, he would often hide, and even spit on his teammates and coaching staff members to NBA people watching the game on the sidelines." ”
In view of Harden's glorious deeds in the past few seasons, the US media StatMuse also deliberately listed the superstars who Harden has broken up in the last four seasons: including Paul, Westbrook, Durant, and Irving. (Actually, Howard and Anthony)
To tell the truth, Harden's ability is beyond doubt, during the Rockets period he led the team to the playoffs for 8 consecutive years, during which he won the honor of MVP and scoring king, and later because the Rockets could not see the hope of winning the championship, this forced the palace to join the Nets. Although the Nets have Durant and Irving preconceived notions, but the real contribution has to be Harden, almost a season and a half, the Big Three only played 16 games together, but Harden has played a total of 80 games, Durant has been absent for a long time due to injury, Irving has trouble on and off the court, Harden is tired and tired and can not be respected, this is the reality we can see.
Harden has the ability, Harden is also tired, Harden wants to win the championship, this is not wrong, but I still think Harden is a bit drifty, no matter how the Nets are Durant's team, how can harden as the core; even if Harden is disappointed in the team, he should not privately spit on his teammates and coaches, this should definitely not be the professional quality of professional players. Of course, now that the deal is struck, I still hope Harden will have a good performance in Philadelphia, and I hope to see the Nets and the 76ers in the playoffs.