ESPN reporter Kevin Arnowitz published a lengthy article detailing the beginning and end of the conflict between Harden and Durant.
According to a source close to the two stars, Durant has always been sympathetic to Harden's problems with the Rockets and understands Harden's desire for a different environment. But at the same time, Durant hopes that his teammates can adjust in time after coming to the Nets, and have a high standard for their body shape.
After returning from the offseason, Durant thought that Harden's figure was completely out of shape, almost losing all explosive power and bouncing power, Durant was very shocked by this, he insisted that Harden could not use the hamstring injury as an excuse, which is the lack of self-body management ability, he felt that Harden was too undisciplined.
Harden's understanding of this is that he thinks Durant is not tolerant enough, Durant's harshness on himself makes Harden feel disgusted, and Harden feels that Durant is self-righteous and uses his own standards to demand others.
The contradiction between the two people has risen, and it is difficult for both the team members and themselves to solve the contradiction in the middle, and when the contradiction becomes more intense, Harden's temperament becomes more isolated, and even the Nets are not sure what Harden wants to do in the future.
In the end, Harden chose to promote the trade and went to the 76ers, while Durant decided that it was his injury that caused the lack of the lineup, and Harden, who had a huge desire for the championship, took the initiative to choose the trade. Before the matter was revealed, neither of them took the initiative to mention the contradiction between them.