The Brooklyn Nets recently traded James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers. Notably, Harden had not played the last few games with the Brooklyn Nets due to a hamstring injury. Hence, he will miss out on the All-Star weekend due to the same. However, recently, Harden was spotted practicing with the Sixers.
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James Harden and Tyrese Maxey getting shots up. 🔥 (🎥 @KyleNeubeck)
The NBA community was shocked to see Harden practicing on the court. James Harden and Tyrese Maxey were spotted putting up shots in the Sixers’ gym.
Undoubtedly, James Harden is a great addition to the Sixers roster. The Sixers have been in need of a superstar point guard ever since Ben Simmons’ absence. And Harden paired up with Joel Embiid is going to be an extremely efficient duo. Both players are extraordinary scorers. Moreover, Embiid’s defense paired up with Harden’s basketball IQ will be a great combination.
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Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) reacts to a call against his team during the first half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
However, now, fans are speculating the nature of Harden’s injury following his appearance. He missed out on a few key games for the Nets due to the same. So the fans are now questioning whether the injury was ever serious.
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Fans react to the James Harden workout video
Fans speculate that Harden faked the seriousness of his injury to not play games for the Nets. However, many of them are not speculating, and are stating it as a fact. They think Harden was never injured and now that he has moved out of the Nets, he has started playing.
He got traded he’s healthy now
Notably, a lot of fans appreciated the sight of Maxey and Harden working out together. Maxey is a young star who has a lot of potential in the league. Surely, he can thrive and flourish under the leadership of Harden.
So nice to watch.
James Harden and Tyrese Maxey getting shots up. 🔥 (🎥 @KyleNeubeck) pic.x.com/oq81mMU3XJ
The present and future 🤌🏾
James Harden and Tyrese Maxey getting shots up. 🔥 (🎥 @KyleNeubeck) pic.x.com/oq81mMU3XJ
my man finally can practice with a real nigga 😢🙌🏾
James Harden and Tyrese Maxey getting shots up. 🔥 (🎥 @KyleNeubeck) pic.x.com/oq81mMU3XJ
This gives me such a warm and fuzzy feeling inside #InMoreyWeTrust
James Harden and Tyrese Maxey getting shots up. 🔥 (🎥 @KyleNeubeck) pic.x.com/oq81mMU3XJ
However, a lot of fans have also pointed out the obvious. Playing an NBA game is extremely tedious. There is a huge difference between shooting around in practice and playing an NBA game. The level of exertion is totally different. And while injured players can still stand around and shoot the ball, playing a game requires running around, which is prohibited in recovery.
There’s a difference between healthy enough to go to shoot around and healthy enough to play an NBA game
Meanwhile, Maxey seems to be missing a lot of shots in practice. Hence, fans could not stop talking about his shooting ability.
Got damn Maxey can’t shoot
James Harden and Tyrese Maxey getting shots up. 🔥 (🎥 @KyleNeubeck) pic.x.com/oq81mMU3XJ
💀💀maxey missing
James Harden and Tyrese Maxey getting shots up. 🔥 (🎥 @KyleNeubeck) pic.x.com/oq81mMU3XJ
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