Anthony is Sick of the Drama With James Harden
In Anthony’s Opening Diatribe this morning, he discussed why he is getting sick of the drama with James Harden: “Of course, the big story on Action News is James Harden….
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 07: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in game four of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 07, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)In Anthony's Opening Diatribe this morning, he discussed why he is getting sick of the drama with James Harden:
"Of course, the big story on Action News is James Harden. Harden putting out the cryptic Tweet that it is time to get uncomfortable. Can I be the old man for a second? Dude shut the bleep up. It is so tiresome when you hear these drama things. This is 3 times he asked for a trade. Houston, he wants out. Wore a Fat suit, the whole thing. Brooklyn, it was a disaster, he wants out. And now Sixers, he wants out.
And only because he is upset that he didn't get paid. The whole reason why Harden is pissed off is because he didn't get the big contract. He felt like he took a team-friendly deal, and he is expecting to get paid... There is no market for you. You are 33. You're not getting that big contract. I applaud Daryl Morey. As close as he is to James, he didn't acquiesce and say here is the big contract.
The drama... I guess that is all part of it. Some people enjoy it, but I am just tired of it. I have a lot of patience, but when 3 times a guy asks for a trade, and the guy acts like he is the victim, I have to be like stop dude. I can't take it.
It is amazing how that league is full of drama. But enough is enough. Time to get uncomfortable? What are you doing? If you are Daryl Morey you have to play it this way. Which is until I get an offer, you aren't getting traded. That is what you did to Simmons."
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