After joining the 76ers, the team held an introductory press conference for James Harden for the first time, and in this press conference, Harden also responded to some questions before and after the trade deadline.
"Philadelphia is the first choice"
The 76ers are already hardening's third team in the past two years, and Harden said the 76ers are his first choice when it comes to asking the Rockets to push for a trade.
"When I was in Houston, Philadelphia was my first choice," Harden said, "but it didn't happen at the time." ”
After being sent to the Nets by the Rockets, Harden did not bring back the championship trophy for the Nets and eventually asked for a trade because of a series of difficulties.
The 76ers have an appeal other than Embiid
The most important reason for Harden's transfer to the 76ers is certainly a super interior player like Joel Embiid, but in addition, the management of the 76ers and the coaching staff under Doug Rivers are also the reasons for joining the 76ers to have a better feeling.
"He's one of the best basketball coaches of all time," Harden said.
In addition, Harden also praised teammates such as Tyrese Maxi.
Reasons to leave the Nets
Before Harden left the Nets, the outside world believed that Irving, who refused to be vaccinated, was an important reason for Harden to make this choice, and Harden also responded to this rumor at this press conference.
"Honestly, [Irving] has very little impact," Harden said of Irving.
In the case of not being able to play in the home game and Durant's absence due to injury, this is undoubtedly an important reason for Harden to bear more pressure, and even Harden has expressed his dissatisfaction more than once. So even if Harden makes it clear that Irving is not an important factor in making this choice on his own, it will definitely be one of the influencing factors.