[SI] James Harden reveals why he left Houston

Yeah, players are fine for whichever destination or team that they choose. It's not something to get up-in-arms or upset over. It's ridiculous. A player can choose any city for whatever reason. A place to have fun in, build business brand, best looking women, build a nice home, no income taxes, or etc. It's all ok.

Now, the thing is how some players go about it. Harden did go about it in the wrong way, because he was still under contract and was forcing a trade to a team where the Rockets could not get equal value for him. That's kind of messed up. That leaves the team in a tight spot and hurt their competitiveness.

This is one reason why I have respect for LeBron (and KD), they did fulfill their contract obligations and left their teams, when they were unrestricted free agents. They played by the rules.

 

Howard is gone and so is Harden. They were never better than the Warriors. You either lost to Golden St. or you weren't good enough to play them during most of Harden's time here. Nothing to see here, MOVE ON.

 

This doesn't offend me, but I also know it's not the full story.

 

Harden did us a solid. He left at the perfect time. If he was still here, it's a perpetual 2nd round exit. I'm super excited about our future and hopefully down the road when Harden retires, he reps the city that saw him grow into a star.

 

I mean, the Rockets were better than the Warriors in 2018. It just didn't work out. It can devolve into a further debate about who was more "talented" but in the end it doesn't matter.

Harden was great, but the criticisms that he didn't have the extra level in the playoffs were very fair. 2018 was a tough task once Paul went down (and they still almost pulled it off). 2019 was a disappointment when Durant went down. 2017 was a disappointment when Harden got blocked by Ginobili in game 5 (game 6 was a disaster that we'll let slide since Harden was probably concussed).

Harden's greatest playoff moment was blocking Lu Dort in 2020 -- they barely got through that series that shouldn't have gone more than 6 games.

Harden unfortunately didn't seem capable of taking it to that next level in the playoffs time and time again. We can't necessarily fault Harden for that, it's more of an observation. He'll do great as the 2nd/3rd option in Brooklyn, but he was never quite good enough to be Kobe or Giannis.

 

He knew the Rockets were nvr winning anything with James Dolan as their owner.

Opps I mean fuc Boi…oops I meant Tilman Fertitta

 

Who is this guy? Did he once play for the Thunder? He seems old.

 

Sounds rather selfish to me. You signed a contract. The organization was doing almost everything you asked for, even sometimes to the detriment of the team. But you needed to focus on something outside of basketball, so you left for a stacked team. Whatever dude. I look forward to rooting against you.

 

It's pretty hard to imagine saying he moved to Sacramento or Salt Lake City to expand his brand.

 

A few of you really need to reevaluate how you go about life. If you're seriously offended by someone talking about their own branding and business ventures that have absolutely nothing to do with you, that's how incredibly sad you are. The usual few on CF's who've coincidentally decided to join suddenly, being offended on this subject matter. Just plain embarrassing and laughable at the same time. Spend more time worrying about how you can find a way to be more productive rather than getting offended over something that doesn't even concern you whatsoever

 

only a lame bitter ex who still wants to act like a butthurt baby mama would be “offended”

 

Nah actually this doesn't relate to it at all. not what you posted. but nice try.

Is there anything sports related in your OP. Nope. Is there anything that remotely says rockets basketball in your OP? Nope. Or any actual basketball play whatsoever in your OP? Nope. You clearly highlighted his branding and business ventures that you are offended.

 

I don’t think you should be offended by this OP. Or maybe bc you are a Jalen fan you are just asking our opinion as Houstonians? This should be celebrated. Only way Houston was getting a chip with harden is if Durant came here and harden stayed out of the way in the clutch.

 

you know any contract has at least two parties right?

 

leaving your regional team huh. Oh you mean the team thats been around for decades but you just suddenly joining CF's as a JaGOF. What a coincidence

Yeah james harden branding and business ventures have 0 to do with you. You know the things you actually posted in your OP. The only things you posted

 

he have a reason why he chose brooklyn over others

not necessarily why he left houston but it's pretty obvious - he ain't no tank commander