James Harden Reacts To Being Called A Bad Teammate

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James Harden has dealt with quite a bit of slander as of late.

After his exodus from Brooklyn, there were various rumors that came out stating how James Harden is actually a bad teammate who doesn't actually care all that much about winning. These rumors were not surprising given the fact that his time in Brooklyn was fairly underwhelming, and there was a very obvious dropoff in his game.

Now that Harden is on the 76ers, he is playing a lot better, and fans have taken notice. The Sixers are on a nice winning streak, and with questions about his commitment pouring in, Harden decided to address the idea of himself not being a great teammate to those around him.

James Harden Reacts To Being Called A Bad Teammate
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“I don’t know why,” Harden told reporters. “That’s for the media. The media say that. I feel like I’m one of the best teammates that the NBA’s seen, on the court and off the court. Just because the current situation happened, whatever happened, happened. It doesn’t mean that I’m a bad teammate. Me, personally, I feel like I needed to do what’s best for my career, and help myself and be happy. It doesn’t harp on whether I’m a bad teammate or not.”

The Sixers look like a team that could really make it far this season, and if Harden and Embiid prove to be a solid pairing down the stretch, then this team could find itself on a deep playoff tear.

James Harden Reacts To Being Called A Bad Teammate
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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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