Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers opens up on James Harden’s extension

James Harden’s new two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers will result in a hefty salary drop for the next campaign. After deciding not to execute his $47 million player option, Harden now has a fresh player option for year two of the contract.

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James Harden, believing that joining the Philadelphia 76ers would be better for him, bullied his way out of Brooklyn. Although his choice drew criticism, it now appears to be justifiable in light of the circumstances in Brooklyn.

Doc Rivers, the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, is quite pleased to see Harden accepting a salary cut in order to compete with the 76ers for a title. “I couldn’t be more pleased with James’ decision to commit to our organization,” he said. “We have made significant progress over the past two years toward our ultimate objective of winning championships. James has the same desire as us to succeed.”

Doc Rivers, the coach of the Sixers, applauded Harden for deciding to commit his future to the group. “James feels that being a 76er provides him the best chance to achieve our shared desire to win a championship.”

James Harden seeks NBA title with new Sixers contract

During this period, Philadelphia acquired PJ Tucker and Danuel House. The Philadelphia 76ers appear to be a strong team, despite the possibility that there are still some decisions to be made. But with Harden’s window for a championship closing, the upcoming two seasons may be of the utmost importance.

The 32-year-old made the decision to sign a two-year, $68.6 million contract in a way that demonstrated his desire to succeed with the team. Harden decided to accept a significant wage reduction. By doing this, the 76ers were able to assemble a more potent squad with the money still on the table.

James Harden was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a historic deal. Even though the 76ers had to part with a number of assets to get the guard, Harden adapted to the system quite quickly.

The impact of Harden on Philadelphia’s offense was significant. Most teams struggled to deal with the tandem of Harden and Joel Embiid. Additionally, Tyrese Maxey, a rising talent, received a lot of support from the celebrity.

 

 

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