James Harden Says Goodbye To Houston In Emotional IG Post

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James Harden had a lot to say about his time with the Rockets.

After some incredible seasons with the Houston Rockets, it became clear that James Harden no longer wanted to be with the team. Years of playoff failures began to weigh on the superstar and over the past few weeks, he tried to push for a trade. Now, Harden is a member of the Brooklyn Nets and he is expected to help deliver a championship to the city alongside the likes of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

Many Rockets fans feel betrayed by the move although Harden remains indebted to the city of Houston. In an Instagram post today, Harden said goodbye to the city while thanking fans for all of their support over the years.

Per Harden:

"What can I write? What words can convey all the ways I feel. Houston you welcomed me with no guarantees. Took a leap of faith and it changed my life and the lives of my family forever. This organization, this city has given me everything I could ask for and more. Before the scoring titles long before MVP you believed. For that I am forever indebted. The city opened its arms and welcomed me and my family as one of its own and for that I am forever indebted. I gave my mind body and soul in hopes of bringing the glory to the city. I fell short and for that I am forever indebted. It’s far from a good bye as I pay all my debts. TMC H Town!"

At the end of the day, the NBA is a business and it made sense for Harden to leave. If he's able to win a title, these last few months will certainly have been worth it.

James Harden Says Goodbye To Houston In Emotional IG Post
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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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