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Shams: Rockets' James Harden has been fined $50,000 for violating NBA’s health and safety protocols.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DaBeard, Dec 23, 2020.

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  1. Os Trigonum

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    We just need Tillman to be the dick head he's always been.
     
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    Could be the league protecting a star. Could also be that there was a lot of smoke that lead to next to nada.
     
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    Live look from Toyota Center on Bill's reaction to this fine.

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    I'm there was no smoke. The event is well defined. He admitted to it.
     
    #26 fchowd0311, Dec 23, 2020
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    Guessing the player's union would have blown up if it was that big.
     
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    "WHO NEEDS 50K?"
     
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    Well ain’t that a crying Shams
     
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    Fined a half a honey bun? James is laughing!
     
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    Not sure what you guys expected

    Seems reasonable considering how the fines system works

    Now I dont agree, I would like them to fine them with games and a good amount of money, but this is ok if you look how they issued fines in the past.
     
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    More players will break protocol with this fine. It’s pocket change for someone who’s making 60 mill with endorsements.
     
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    He ignored them big time. League protocols are pretty ****ing clear lol. I mean Harden told a cute story, but it sure was stupid of him go through with what he did.

    Look, I get everyone has an opinion on the COVID situation and that's fine. I don't really care what their opinion is. In the NBA there are currently rules that are agreed with both the NBA and NBPA. In order for the league to continue playing this year, the players have to abide by the rules. They are getting a nice paycheck out of it, is not as if they are being forced to play against their will.

    I don't care what beef Harden has with the Rockets, but ultimately he has to be a professional and abide by the rules. He's been professional (gone to practice, been engaged with the coaches, etc) now he needs to just follow the ****ing rules implemented for this year. It's not hard, it's simple. The guy is a multimillionaire, you can have your own strippers at your home. Just pay for some tests and bring the strippers to you and no one will bat an eye because no one will know. Don't be an idiot and put yourself out there to be filmed by others while partying.

    This is really annoying from all angles. A ton of us have always been 100% behind Harden so it obviously irks me that he can't even follow some rules. It also irks me how he is laid back about the virus, but is a whole other discussion that does not belong in this forum.
     
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    LOL anyone who thinks this isnt anything but pocket change to Harden is an idiot. This is double the amount of slandering referees LOL.
     
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    Warning shot.
     
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    Yeah, he will make the Rockets pay the fine or threaten a trade.......... wait -a- minute ?
     
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    I enjoy his maskless partying for all to see and think it's cool while 3 of my family members have already died of Covid.
    It's fun!
     
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    Proving yet again that superstars run this league.

    ....the next CBA agreement is going to be interesting though. I think these owners have seen enough
     
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    ok. Compared to what nfl or mlb would do?
    Harden usually spends this every weekend.
     
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    ClutchFans is the real team.
    The players don't give a F about showing up for us.
     
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