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James Harden
James Harden has been in the headlines lately, and since his request to trade the Philadelphia 76ers, a series of controversies and revelations seem to have put the NBA player in the spotlight. However, behind the events reflects more of a highly planned and calculated mentality that deserves to be explored in depth.
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The mastermind behind Harden
Harden's rhetoric shows that he is not acting impulsively. He called 76ers president Daryl Morey a "liar" and said he would no longer be part of his organization. This performance begs the question of whether this was a planned operation. There may be deeper motivations behind this high level of planning.
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McHale's words: The intersection of past and present
Former Rockets head coach Kevin McHale shared some of his experiences with Harden and said the star shooting guard is used to making plans for such situations. He claimed that Harden devised a plan to remove McHale after he was substituted in the fourth quarter of Game 6 against the Clippers in the 2015 Western Conference semifinals.
"The following year, he came to training camp, he was fat and didn't want to play, and I was fired after the first 11 games of the season," McHale told Heavy Sports — "and he had a plan."
Indeed, McHale was fired after the first 11 games of the 2015-16 season. Curiously, this isn't the first time theories have emerged about Harden using his weight to force a transfer. Before the start of the 2020-21 season, Harden appeared late at Rockets training camp and was apparently fat, before asking to be traded, and fans speculated that Harden's lack of interest in fitness was used to force Houston to drop him. The Rockets traded him to the Nets mid-year that year. Of course, there is no evidence to support this theory, but McHale firmly believes that Harden is extremely computationally capable in this situation, because he has encountered similar situations before.
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Harden's ingenuity
The incident highlighted that Harden is not only a player, but also a shrewd schemer. He has used similar strategies not only in the past, but even in a recent trade. His deliberate use of his weight and form to drive the situation is a testament to his mastery of stratagem and strategy, and has led to more speculation about his motives.
This pre-planned and calculated behavior makes one wonder: Should athletes use this highly computational mindset in their careers? Does this match sportsmanship? How is Tracy's statement verified in real life? In fact, Harden seems to have made the most of McHale's planned approach, which makes it all the more important to think deeply about the impact of this behavior on basketball culture and work ethic as a whole.
As a fan, how do you see the planning and calculations behind the Harden affair? When do you think athletes should use this strategy? Please share your views in the comments and let's explore this thought-provoking topic together.