“He just does care and is a ‘SUPREMELY SKILLED NIGHTMARE’” Skip Bayless believes James Harden is not meant for an NBA Championship


“He just does care and is a ‘SUPREMELY SKILLED NIGHTMARE’” Skip Bayless believes James Harden is not meant for an NBA Championship

Skip Bayless and James Harden

James Harden representing the Houston Rockets was an era when fans felt that the Beard only requires a supporting hand in order to contest for the championship. After parting ways with his beloved team, Harden has struggled for two consecutive seasons in order to find his best form, but hasn’t been able to. But this time, with the Philadelphia76ers getting thrown out of the 2021-22 semi-final Skip Bayless just cannot let go of the spoken off player so easily. 

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Skip Bayless
Skip Bayless

The Sixers once again found their way out of the playoffs in the semi-final stage against Miami Heat, wherein James Harden could not help him team on the offensive end. Having scored just 11 points, the Beard even had 4 turnovers against his name. This went onto ensure Bayless to launch another scathing attack on the former MVP upon his caliber to deliver in the playoffs. 

Has James Harden always under-performed in the playoffs? 

James Harden Key to success
James Harden

Interestingly, with the team only down by 1-point in half-time, Harden scored only 11 points on 44.4% shooting, taking only two shots in the second half. His failure to produce at the offensive end saw the 76ers getting eliminated in the Conference semi-finals. To those who are not aware, James Harden scored only 11 points on 44.4% shooting, taking only two shots in the second half. His failure to produce at the offensive end saw the 76ers getting eliminated in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. 

James Harden and Matisse Thybulle
James Harden and Matisse Thybulle

“James Harden is 32 going on 42. Even worse, he just doesn’t CARE. He’s made tons of $$$ and knows somebody will pay him tons more. He’s got his MVP. He’s Top 75. Championships never were his thing. Hides under playoff pressure. Supremely skilled nightmare.” 

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When Harden was acquired by Philadelphia on the 2022 trade deadline day, many expected him to be the ultimate supporting scorer to Joel Embiid. With the latter himself looking to lose all motivation to continue in the deeper stages of the playoffs after inching out to Jokic for the MVP accolade, Harden was only going to downplay his stature in the playoffs. 

James Harden to lead rest of the 76ers team
James Harden

With Jimmy Butler, Heat performing ever so well and managing to reach the Conference Finals for the second time in three years, who will they contest against, Bucks or Celtics?

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