James Harden dribbles vs Bucks, navy jersey
James Harden sat on a stage next to another GM and owner for the third time in 14 months, as Philadelphia welcomed its newest 76ers (Paul Millsap included) following the blockbuster trade that landed the Nets Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond, as well two first-round picks.
Of course, Harden knows Sixers GM Daryl Morey well enough, and he admitted to wanting to be there in the first place.
“Originally, when I was going through everything I was going through in Houston, Philly was my first choice,” Harden told the media. “It just didn’t happen. Details, I don’t really want to get into the Brooklyn situation. I just knew for a very long time this was a perfect fit, and obviously you got the best big man in the league in Joel. And then obviously the coaching. From top to bottom, it made sense. I’m just happy and blessed I’m here.
“It wasn’t planned like this. Fourteen months ago, I didn’t see myself with three different…