Over the past week, multiple Nets players have hinted to fans and the media on various occasions that James Harden is a bad teammate. It's just because harden left the Nets the way they didn't feel comfortable.
Harden wants to leave the Nets because he doesn't approve of Nash's coaching style and doesn't like Irving playing as a part-time player. These and many more similar problems piled up, leading to Harden eventually being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
While many have said Harden was a bad teammate during his time with the Nets, it was a completely different situation for his 76ers teammates. 76er journalist Keith Pompey elaborated on this in his recent article. Pompey revealed:
"The remarks from Brooklyn will make you believe Harden is a bad teammate. But the rhetoric from the 76ers is the complete opposite. They'll tell you that Harden is a popular teammate and has had a positive impact on those around him.
"Although Harden is still in recovery, he has been a leader. He watched the team's game against the Bucks live. His debut could be Feb. 25 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 76ers' first game after the All-Star Game. ”
Pompeo further added, "The 76ers are a united team and Harden is a great fit. To better integrate into the team, he launched a card game on his trip to Milwaukee. Harden has also been sharing his expertise with his teammates. He tried to teach Joel Embiid his signature back-and-forth three-pointer after Tuesday's shooting practice. Embiid conducted an experiment in the match he lost to the Greens that night, but unfortunately did not succeed. ”
After reading Pompeo's report, you can feel that Harden has finally found a place to play as he pleases. On the other hand, fans won't know how well he fits into his new team until Harden actually starts playing for the 76ers. Whether Harden recovers from injury or not, he's likely to make his debut for the 76ers this month.