On March 9, Beijing time, the next Nets will visit Philadelphia and challenge the 76ers. This is the first time that the big three have met on the field since the transaction took place. Sadly, Harden and Duou are already rivals to each other. It is worth mentioning that after Irving scored 50 points, he also exposed another inside story of Harden's departure.
Against the Hornets, Irving shot 15-of-19, 9-of-12 from three-point range and 11-of-13 from the free throw line, scoring 50 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Such a performance does not know whether Harden will regret that he left too early, but things are irreparable.
As we all know, harden once publicly admitted that Irving did not play the vaccine and could not play in the home game after the transaction was one of the reasons for his departure.
As one of the protagonists who forced Harden to leave the team, Irving has only now suddenly realized. He acknowledges, "Everyone has their own vision for their career, how to start and how to end, and they have their own ideas." If that's what Harden wants, then I respect his decision, that's the truth. We had a deep friendship, but we couldn't get it done, and I wish we could communicate better. ”
Yes, when Harden was upset, Irving's cold attitude became the catalyst. Owen admitted that he didn't communicate enough with Harden and didn't go deep enough. At the same time, he confessed that he was trying to persuade Hardden that he had intervened too late.
"I got involved a little late in this matter, and I was told one thing at a time, one thing after another, and then the closing date for the transaction arrived." Owen said.
Looking back now, if Irving could get vaccinated and stay more connected to his teammates, the Nets' Big Three might still be able to work together.