“Houston strip club welcome back party is going to be something”- James Harden’s $200 MILLION DEMAND leaves NBA fans balking

In a surprising turn of events, James Harden’s disappointing end to the 2022-23 NBA season doesn’t seem to be affecting his potential financial prospects. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, there is a growing “appetite” among NBA teams for the superstar shooting guard, with offers rumored to exceed $200 million over four years.

While a non-Sixers team could potentially offer him $201.7 million, the Philadelphia 76ers are limited to $210.1 million due to the NBA’s contract rules for players aged 38 and older.The Houston Rockets, Harden’s former team, have expressed a strong desire to reunite with the Ten-time NBA All-Star. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that a return to Houston is a “very real possibility.”

Harden’s unstable journey began when he forced a trade from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets during the 2020-21 season. However, within a year, he made another move, this time to the Philadelphia 76ers. Unfortunately, this change has not yielded the desired results, as the Sixers recently suffered a disappointing collapse in the 2023 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics.

Despite his struggles in the playoffs and a noticeable decline in his overall performance, NBA teams are still willing to invest heavily in Harden’s talents. This willingness can be seen as the scarcity of viable replacements available to the Philadelphia 76ers if Harden decides to explore other options. Furthermore, the Rockets’ pursuit of a reunion is expected to drive the price even higher, potentially surpassing Harden’s actual market value.

NBA fans express disbelief and frustration at James Harden’s demands

As news spreads about James Harden’s jaw-dropping contract demands, NBA fans across the league are expressing their disbelief and criticism. The disagreement among many fans is that Harden’s recent playoff performances, coupled with his overall decline as a player, do not justify such a price tag.

Harden’s struggles in the postseason, leave fans questioning his ability to perform when the pressure is at its highest. In the crucial Game 7 against Celtics, Harden’s lackluster performance, scoring just 9 points has fueled doubts about his clutch factor.

One user wrote “The James Harden Houston strip club welcome back party is going to be something.” Another user wrote “No way a team is giving a 33 year old with Harden’s appetite that much money”

Furthermore, Harden’s deteriorating skills and physical capabilities have become visible, causing fans to question whether he will be able to maintain a high level of play throughout the duration of a long-term contract. Given his age and recent decline, skeptics argue that committing $50 million annually to a player who may struggle to meet expectations is a risky idea.

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