James Harden Shoots Down Possibility of ‘Patch Up’ With Former GM Upon Return to Philly
The Los Angeles Clippers were hosted by the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The contest marked the first time that James Harden He has returned to Philadelphia since being traded midway through the 2023-2024 season. While Harden had a respectable double-double of 16 points and 14 assists, according to NBA.com It was her interaction with reporters about her relationship with Daryl Morey that gained the most traction on social media.
After the game, one of the reporters interviewing James Harden asked if The Beard was interested in repairing his relationship with Daryl Morey, the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers.
However, before the interviewer could finish asking his question, the 2018 MVP dismissed the possibility of that ever happening.
Take a look at the interaction between the two below:
Reporter: “Do you think one day you and Daryl will fix…?
James Harden: “No.”
The emotionless response indicates that the lefty has no intention of pleasing Morey.
Daryl Morey and James Harden have known each other since 2012, when the latter was acquired by the Houston Rockets. In 2022, Morey, who was then the Sixers’ general manager, also played a huge role in convincing Harden to join the Pennsylvania team.
However, in the summer of 2023, James Harden went rogue and did not suppress his true thoughts about Morey. During his tour of China, the point guard accused the president of the Sixers of being a liar.
“Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be part of an organization that he is a part of.
Let me say it again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be part of an organization that he is a part of.” Harden said, according to Yahoo! Sports.
It was certainly a hostile environment as Harden was greeted with almost 21,000 people booing him. However, it was he who had the last laugh, helping the Los Angeles team to victory.
