James Harden Finally Reveals The Reason Behind Calling Daryl Morey A ‘Liar’
James Harden has now disclosed the reason behind his breakup with Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey, after labelling him “a liar”.
When Harden criticised Morey during a press conference with Adidas basketball in China, it became clear that their relationship was deteriorating.
James Harden Finally Reveals The Reason Behind Calling Daryl Morey A ‘Liar’
A few weeks ago, James transferred to the Los Angeles Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers. His discordant relationship with Sixers president Daryl Morey and the team’s refusal to extend a new contract were the main causes of his departure.
Harden went on to request a trade since, it seems, Morey never followed through on his earlier pledge to provide the former NBA MVP a max deal.
James Harden talked to @TheAthleticNBA Senior Writer about his beef with Philadelphia and GM Daryl Morey but does the All-Star's reason justify the headaches of the offseason?#NBA #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/EcxxJ0TiXL
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) December 6, 2023
Sam Amick questioned He on if he had been “actually told by the Sixers that you had a deal coming” after he said in an interview with The Athletic that he had recently made compromises in terms of money and role.
Amick inquired as to if James had heard the organization’s claim that he was closing a “max” contract, to which Harden replied, “Yes.” Indeed.
“Yeah, me and Daryl had a really good relationship. So (in the past), a week or two after we lose in the playoffs, it would be all about trying to figure out how to improve the team. (They’d talk about) ‘How do we get better?’ And that’s been going on for 10-plus years, you know what I mean?” Harden said in the interview.
James Harden with a message to Daryl Morey 👀
pic.twitter.com/K5mPVaOiMh— Chombe🃏 (@Chombe1080) December 4, 2023
“And then this year, there was no communication. And at that point, it’s like, ‘OK, I see what’s going on.’ I’m very intelligent. So then I just figure out ‘What’s my next move, and what do I want to do?’ So I understand that, at the end of the day, this is a business. And just like he has to do what’s best for his organization, I’ve got to do what’s best for me and my family. It’s as simple as that.”
Going forward, He is still attempting to establish rapport with his all-star colleagues, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and Russell Westbrook, and find his spot in the Clippers rotation.
James Harden finally reveals why he called Daryl Morey a ‘liar’ https://t.co/AsGckH9DYC pic.twitter.com/0vEadwPiox
— New York Post (@nypost) December 4, 2023
Despite this, the Clippers have only managed nine victories in their previous 19 games and just six in their past ten.
In contrast, the Sixers, who now sit fourth in the East with 12 wins and 7 defeats, have been playing well since Harden’s departure.
How rings does James Harden have?
NAME | SEASON | FT% |
---|---|---|
James Harden | 2021-22 | 87.7 |
James Harden | 2022-23 | 86.7 |
James Harden | 2023-24 | 85.2 |
James Harden told @sam_amick that Daryl Morey said he was going to be offered a max contract:
Amick: “Were you actually told by the Sixers that you had that deal coming?”
Harden: “A max?”
Amick: “Yeah.”
Harden: “Yeah.”
Amick: “That was said by Daryl?”
Harden: “Yes. Yes.” pic.twitter.com/5cgeC0jd7o
— Philly Sixers Galaxy (@sixers_galaxy) December 4, 2023
What is James Harden career low?
On April 5, 2021, James Harden scored zero points, which was his lowest point total in a game against the Knicks.
Is James Harden All-Star?
James Harden allegedly ‘pouting’ about the original snub cost him a berth in the All-Star Game. James Harden has been an NBA All-Star for ten straight seasons, but this past season he was not included in the league’s mid-season showcase.
The Sixers won the James Harden trade both times.
This time around, they haven’t even used the draft assets yet to go get another player.
Great work by Daryl Morey.
— RB (@RBPhillyTake) November 28, 2023
What team did James Harden leave?
James Harden’s tumultuous relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers seems to be over after the franchise decided to deal the 10-time All-Star guard to the Los Angeles Clippers, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and Shams Charania of The Athletic.
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