If he’s the guy who we saw huffing and puffing … That’s probably about how far as they go” - NBA analyst says Philadelphia 76ers’ contender status depends on former All-NBA player rediscovering his old self
“Before we nominate James Harden for the Nobel Prize… has he lost a step?” - Frank Isola says Harden will be motivated next season because of a “wink-wink” deal for next July
“Harden should not be a top-of-the-league salary guy, he’s no longer a top-of-the-league performance guy” - Analyst says James Harden getting less money is exactly how the NBA should work
“The pay reduction is an investment to get that longer max deal while also helping with his reputation” - NBA Insider says James Harden has drawn out a beautiful plan, says he’s putting his faith in his health
“Even when Tom Brady kicked the can down the road, he’s constantly getting a influx of cash” - Max Kellerman believes James Harden will want more money by opting out next year
“James Harden did something Russ is incapable of doing, he looked in the mirror” - Skip Bayless applauds Harden for taking a pay cut, says he’s increased his chances of getting a ring
“Be trustworthy in big games, be in the conversation for third team All-NBA” - Zach Lowe outlines what former All-NBA player needs to do for the Philadelphia 76ers
"Daryl Morey is the only guy that potentially would have had James Harden" - Jay Williams highlights 76ers GM's role in James Harden taking a pay cut, mentions that the former MVP is betting on himself
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"This man took a huge pay cut for Morey to do nothing special", "$68.6 million after dropping 11 points in an elimination game? Rip Sixers" - Fans share hilarious reactions to James Harden's contract extension
"He's been a declining player still averaging 20-10 since he left Houston" - Jalen Rose claims the 2022-23 NBA season will be the last window for 10x All-Star to win a championship
“I wasn’t right last season and I still almost averaged a triple-double” - James Harden claims he didn't pay attention to critics, mentions any other player with his production would’ve received a max deal
“This is about him showing the league and showing the Sixers that’s he going to be a max player again” - NBA insider says James Harden is gambling on himself by taking a 8-figure pay cut
“This is an absolute team-friendly deal that helps the Sixers avoid the penalties” - Nick Wright believes James Harden’s will to win can’t be questioned, says the 76ers are contenders in the East
"James Harden took that big a** pay cut because he knows he ain't that ni**a no more", "Brother you couldn’t have f**king done this in 2012" - Fans ruthlessly mock Philly star as he takes $15m pay cut
“James Harden just showed me a touch of humility” - Skip Bayless says he’s shocked by James Harden taking a pay cut, compares it to Russell Westbrook opting in to his contract
"James Harden has essentially sat down with the Sixers leadership and talked about a way to improve their roster” - Adrian Wojnarowski highlights Harden’s critical role in 76ers’ offseason
“20 years from now ... nobody will remember how much money he made” - Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo says James Harden should be focused on his legacy and championships, compares Daryl Morey to Billy Beane
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