This morning, The Athletic NBA reporter Joe Vardon published a sit-down with Sixers guard James Harden. He asked the star about whether or not he feels that he’s gotten proper credit for declining his $47.4 million player option for this season, and instead signing a one-year contract with a player option for a following season, both worth about $33 million annually. The move equipped the Sixers with maneuverability beneath the NBA’s salary cap to fit Harden and also key free-agent acquisitions (and former Harden running-mates) P.J. Tucker and Danuel House Jr.
Here was Harden’s response when asked whether or not he’s received proper credit for his sacrifice:
“Nope, but guess what?