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James Harden stands to pay $13 million+ in taxes after trade

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Xerobull, Jan 14, 2021.

  1. kjayp

    kjayp Contributing Member

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    irrelevant nothingness...
     
  2. aurocketfan

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    13 mil tax savings vs New york city & an oppotunity to play with KD etc.

    Easy decision.
     
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    Damn that sucks. I'm sure a lot of people are buying his shoes lol and eating at his restaurant. He'll make it up. LIl baby and Meek Mill can give him a loan if need be.
     
  4. Downtown Sniper

    Downtown Sniper Contributing Member

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    I'm pretty sure if money was an issue, he would've signed that $50,000,000 a year deal.

    Just lol at butthurt fans scratching and clawing and anything in the hopes of it negatively affecting Harden now.
     
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  5. pass_to_Hakeem

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    He spent that yearly in strip clubs. No biggie
     
  6. Asian Sensation

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    Thank god he didn’t. Fck that guy. Go to the Brooklyn board and tell them how awesome your hero is.
     
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    I live in Nyc and am a Chef in Brooklyn. When the nets moved to Brooklyn and Melo drama started, the fandom left the Knicks. Brooklyn is also the new hip side of town. People are leaving Manhattan in bunches to be in Brooklyn. The Nets are no longer the Clippers. The Nets are the more respected team now. Cool owner. Cool coach. Now ridiculous amazing Roster. He'll make up all that money in no time being the face of brooklyn/ny. It def isn't Kyrie. He now has a legit chance to win a title and get the recognition he deserves. I don't blame him for wanting to leave. Tilman Fertitta quit on this team way before Harden had a chance to quit or demand a trade.
    I've said it once and I'll say it again Fertitta's are the worst thing to happen to Houston professional sports. Nyc has embraced the Nets and now so will the NBA because of the Beard!
     
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  8. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
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    Fertitta is definitely right up there with the worst things to happen to Houston’s professional sports, in my opinion, but he still needs a bit more time to catch the late Bud Adams. However, Titman is working very hard at it.
     
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  9. elmotsang

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    maybe he is enough of money, just look for honors and history
     
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  10. Pringles

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    Which restaurant? I'll come check it out whenever I visit New York again.
     
  11. RKREBORN

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    And the Knicks are the...Knicks
     
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  12. Downtown Sniper

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    Haha. I remember when I was 14 and my emotions were ruled by things that in the grand scheme of things mean literally nothing.

    I'm so glad I grew up.
     
  13. Asian Sensation

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    Says the kid who follows Harden around like he birthed you. My daddy is the best and he’s better than your daddy!
     
  14. opticon

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    One of my employees ran out and bought me those when they first came out. The empty bag is still hanging on my office wall. I even made a picture for my profile pic.

    Gotta be strong don't cry!!
     
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  15. Downtown Sniper

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    It's ok buddy. One day you'll grow up.

    But please do quote me on my blatant love affair with Harden. Would love to see it.
     
  16. TheRealAllpro

    TheRealAllpro Morey only fan

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    I’m sure he can make up 3 mil a year in endorsements.

    Also, if he lives in NYC that would be a personal choice.
     
  17. rpr52121

    rpr52121 Sober Fan
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    Yeah. I'm also interested in which restaurant. I'm in Manhattan, so its an easier jaunt for me.
     
  18. theDude

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    The problem is that harden created this train wreck of a roster and then walked away. I made excuses fo him early on in his playoff disappearing acts, but it became obvious that he just doesn’t have the needed desire.

    https://bleacherreport.com/post/houston-rockets/3112607d-a9f5-4efa-998b-3ac7d5d430b4
     
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    Lol please. The average income in Tribeca is $879,000 a year. Brooklyn is better than it’s been in the recent past for sure, but it will never be manhattan.
     
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