On cruising speed with Brooklyn right now, James Harden is starting to gain confidence. He therefore no longer hesitates to let go of murderous comments on the competition… A team from the Western Conference has also paid the price!
If he hasn’t played for his colors since 2012, James Harden remains an important member of Thunder history. Sixth Man of the Year and NBA Finalist in 2011-12, the full-back started his career there, showing the beginnings of his enormous talent. If he spread his wings in Houston afterwards, OKC remains a special destination for him. The recent victory of the Nets on the spot (120-96) must therefore certainly have had a special flavor.
Still, we can’t say that the reunion went well for The Beard. Indeed, the match had not even started yet that the local fans reserved for them and Kevin Durant an icy welcome. In the program ? Plenty of whistles. Obviously, his departure for the Rockets almost ten years ago has still not been digested!
James Harden reacts to negative reception from Thunder fans
Quite a range of emotions here.
Boos for KD, cheers for Blake Griffin, boos for James Harden. pic.twitter.com/YjJiOGtWjp
– Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) November 15, 2021
Not really the warmest reception ever! It did not fail to react, and the player was logically questioned on the subject at a press conference after the meeting. The latter responded with indifference, explaining that he did not really take it into account. He also made a point of recalling that it was not his fact that he left in 2012, since he had been traded in Houston:
James Harden was asked if he’s surprised they still boo him in OKC.
“I don’t know. It wasn’t my fault. (laughs). So I don’t know, I don’t really care, honestly. pic.twitter.com/z3Dkk5tS4F— DaveEarly (@DavidEarly) November 15, 2021
James Harden was asked if he was surprised to be booed again at OKC. ” I do not know. It wasn’t my fault. (laughs). So I don’t know, I don’t really care, honestly. ”
Without doubt the right attitude to have from the n ° 13, especially since he left with the win in his pocket. In addition to that, Brooklyn continues its strong advance in the East, now pointing in second position (10-4). If the 2018 MVP has not yet set the sights (5/13 shooting, 1/8 from far), he is still much more serene in the game than in the first regular season games. It’s up to him to show that he can still ramp up more.
Oklahoma City boos? James Harden has absolutely nothing to do with it. At the same time, everything is easier to bear when you sign such a large victory!
