“What happens if James Harden is average?… The Sixers reward him with a 47 million dollar contract?” - Bobby Marks believes Harden and former NBA champion are the most fascinating free agents next year
“I cannot fathom why LeBron won’t do this move” - Skip Bayless believes LeBron James should take a pay cut like former MVP to help the Lakers get back into contention
"'Listen, I want to win, how can we do that, how can I use my contract to help us win'" - Doc Rivers states James Harden's new deal is fair, mentions that former MVP is in great shape
"But you hired him literally weeks before free agency opened" - NBA insider discusses potential reasons behind tampering probes against New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers
"You're a millionaire taking a pay cut for a billionaire, that don't even sound right" - 3x All-Star reacts to James Harden's recent deal, says it’s not a player’s job to take a pay cut
Exclusive: "He doesn't have to get back to the James Harden of scoring 40 points" - Former Sixers and Nets GM on what it'll take for 10x All-Star and Joel Embiid to propel Sixers to glory
"His knowledge of the game allows him to dissect defenses and make everyone around him better" - Philadelphia 76ers GM comes out in appreciation of star guard after his recent contract extension
“You’re better than LeBron”, “My loyal king”, “Curry could never”, “Ring SZN” - Philadelphia 76ers react confidently as they officially re-sign former MVP
"I've been critical of Carmelo, Westbrook & Kyrie for not looking in the mirror; for Harden to not only take a paycut, but to do it immediately...” - Colin Cowherd didn’t think James Harden had it in him to take a pay cut, says he’s always been a 'solo act'
"You know how many free throws Michael Jordan would shoot today" - Charles Barkley believes it's unfair to compare eras, cites James Harden's free throws per game example
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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