Matt Barnes once again demonstrated his willingness to publicly express his opinion, which this time was about James Harden.
The Philadelphia 76ers’ basketball player has not been performing at the level we are accustomed to for quite some time. However, it seems that despite the fact that age may be a contributing factor, Harden himself is unwilling to change his habits. Recent events support this notion, as discussed by Barnes himself.
“I think James has to be careful because, with all due respect, the NBA doesn’t need him no more. And I’m all for player empowerment, but he forced his way out of Houston, forced his way out of Brooklyn, and now he’s trying to force his way out of Philly.
He’s got so much talent and a lot of game left, could talk himself out of the league with his talent, which is crazy to think“, said Matt Barnes in ‘Certified Smoke’ podcast.
Harden, a former MVP and one of the NBA’s top offensive stars, garnered attention for his notable departures from the Houston Rockets in 2021 and the Brooklyn Nets in the subsequent year.
Despite being 34 years old and still chasing an NBA championship, his unwavering quest for a championship-worthy team has been apparent. However, Barnes raises concerns that Harden’s persistent efforts to dictate his destination could have a negative impact on his legacy.