Both NBA enthusiasts and Philadelphia 76ers fans breathed a sigh of relief when the James Harden trade was finally over. Nevertheless, the conversation has shifted, now focusing on the Clippers. Following his analysis of the Clippers’ upcoming clash, Charles Barkley also expressed his relief at the conclusion of the James Harden rift with Daryl Morey. Despite the fiasco giving him a unique opportunity to become a billionaire, Sir Charles expressed his satisfaction with the outcome.

In a recent interview, the basketball legend delved into a specific factor that could have potentially elevated him to billionaire status.

What does Charles Barkley think about the James Harden trade?

Sir Charles recently joined the ‘Steam Room podcast for a conversation. Before that, he was asked about his interest in the upcoming NBA season and the intriguing players to watch this year. While expressing his excitement, the basketball legend also openly acknowledged his sense of relief regarding the conclusion of what he humorously referred to as the ‘national nightmare’ known as the James Harden saga.

During the conversation, he mentioned that if he had received a dollar for every time he discussed Harden, he would have become a billionaire by now. Chuck even quipped that he might have left TNT considering how frequently he talked about the Harden-Philadelphia storyline.

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The 1993 NBA MVP shared, “I tell people I had a dollar for every time somebody asks me about James Harden. I quit TNT.” He added, “I would be a billionaire. I don’t know I don’t work for the 76ers. Anyway, I am so glad that it’s over.”

Additionally, he commented on the challenge the Clippers will face in managing the 10-time NBA All-Star. Earlier, he pointed out that, given the turmoil surrounding the ‘Liar’ controversy and situation, it’s unlikely that Harden’s relationship with Philadelphia could be salvaged.

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While expressing his relief on the matter, he also raised concerns about the potential complications of Harden’s position with the Clippers.

What did Barkley predict about the Clippers and Harden?

Following the trade that sent Harden from the 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers, he has now become part of the star-studded lineup alongside Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook.

Naturally, there’s a heightened interest in whether Harden can rediscover the form that made him a standout player during his time in Houston. However, in Barkley’s view, both Harden and his current teammate Westbrook possess the potential to fill the point guard role, potentially leading to a positional clash.

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Speaking of the same, Chucks noted, “Because the Russell Westbrook-James Harden situation is interesting. Neither one can play without the ball…They were going to be contenders because of Kawhi and Paul George.”

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