>The first hint that Harden’s “sacrifice” wasn’t being appreciated, much less rewarded in the way he hoped, came in late January when he wasn’t voted to be an All-Star. Harden, who had made 10 consecutive All-Star games, was dismayed at the snub, sources said.
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>It didn’t help that his former Nets teammates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving had both been voted in as starters by the fans, media and players, while Harden was a distant fourth among Eastern Conference guards behind Irving, Donovan Mitchell and Jaylen Brown.
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>Still, NBA commissioner Adam Silver was prepared to name him as an injury replacement, sources said. Harden just had to give assurances that he would show up and play in the game. Days went by without Harden’s answer. He was pouting. By the time Harden sent word that he would accept the invitation, Silver had moved on, naming Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam as the replacement for an injured Durant.
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Lol, now this is some juicy content. And not surprising based on his attitude.
least melodramatic Harden moment
Why should he have to answer if he’s chosen?
Yikes Harden, you are truly fumbling your situation.
Norman Powell, you are still a Los Angeles Clipper.
Never give up money. It doesn’t benefit you.
siakam deserved it. harden should’ve got it over bam, randle, or jrue
This post will be civil
Tbh if I was harden I would of felt some type of way too lol
Not a good look for Harden, but also not a good look for the league that All Star selections are based on availability rather than merit.
Hardens legacy is being tarnished. Such a shame
Harden be acting like a hoe sometimes. Like damn. Harden will give you a performance when there’s no pressure, but when the pressure is on he not gon show up.
I’m beginning to think that just because someone is good at sports doesn’t mean they can’t be an idiot, too.
Pascal deserved it more
maybe he just didnt want to play?
I still can’t believe my birthday falls on the same day as his I don’t do what he does when the team not getting into his demand.
It’s amazing how much Harden has cost himself over the years (money, accolades, respect) over his staggering immaturity. It’s honestly a bummer.
Wait a minute- James Harden was *POUTING?*
Wasn’t he averaging like 22 and 12 by all Star break?
This dude is mentally 13
I don’t believe this. We have seen injury replacement for injury replacements.
Harden is such a fucking entitled crybaby lmao
NBA players can be such babies. Maybe more than any other major sport.
Harden is such a loser and Silver playing ball with him to prop up his career accolades is pathetic.
Yeah, there needs to be someone these guys actually report to. The upper level pre madonna players I mean. I get they’re stars but you cant just ignore the leagues head and except to do what you want.
Harden just cracks me up sometimes. Dude won an MVP, finished top five five more times, was All-NBA First Team six out of seven years, got named to the 75th Anniversary Team… I mean, the guy has been justly recognized and rewarded throughout his career.
Teague is right, the people I play with at the park are much more like Harden than Wade in the way they whine and cry
Harden was okay with “making sacrifices” until he actually experienced the individual downsides that it entails.
Too caught up in his feelings
Harden aka Big Pout
Would Harden be subbed as a replacement for siakam? They’re in different positions.
Harden is going to go full Ben Simmons and not play for the sixers again
Bruh…
Least sensitive professional athlete
That third paragraph has copy pasta potential.
Shelburne stirring drama outta nowhere
All the talk surrounding Harden today is not on his play but on how much of a man-child, frankly, he appears to be, and it really is a shame. That and the fact he’s ringless, and it’s clear the narrative surrounding him bothers him, it’s clear he does care quite a bit about what people think about him and his legacy….but then he does things like this.
Shame
Adam Silver shoud have sent in a stripper-gram. I am sure that Harden would respond right away.
Your fault
Why are nba players often so dramatic and emotional?
Even the nature of this article being all about Hardens sacrifice is a joke. The guy has made like $750m in his career and his ego turned down contracts from the Nets. Him passing the ball isn’t a sacrifice, it’s making the right basketball move.
He also shouldn’t have picked up the player option if he wanted his choice of where to sign. These guys can be so childish. Only in a super star driven sport with only 5 starters does this happen, since they have so much leverage.
If y’all think 90s and 2000s player are bitter and delusional. Just you fuckin wait for this crop of players to retire.
Can’t wait til this dude out the league.
I’d still rather have him than Ben
Harden is honestly his own worst enemy. The drama he has brought upon the league has capped his own value, as teams don’t want the headache despite his talent. He’s also getting older, so his own perception doesn’t align with the reality of what he’s worth.
Harden is the worst best player in the history of the NBA. Biggest empty stat guy there is.
Harden is a tubby bitch. Always has been.