James Harden has been hot and cold since he joined the Philadelphia 76ers but now is not the time to fluctuate as the playoffs are coming.
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The Playoffs are here and every team wants to win. The superstars will be looked upon as the torchbearers and for some teams, expectations are higher than ever.
Among these teams, the Philadelphia 76ers are perhaps the hungriest. Buoyed by their center and MVP contender, Joel Embiid, the franchise is starting to hope.
Their acquisition of James Harden gives them more hope than ever. Yet, people are not sold. Particularly, analysts. Why? The answer is simple, Harden’s form has been very on and off.
When he arrived at the Sixers camp, he balled out! Performing spectacularly in the first few games. Since then, his fire has been quelled.
James Harden’s stats look like concert tour dates!
Jalen Rose took to the air to express his concerns about James Harden’s form and why he needs to step up. On the NBA Countdown, Jalen was quick to point out that the pressure on James Harden is immense.
He added that James Harden’s stats need to be supersized like how they used to be in Houston. He added “Now they look like concert tour dates”.
Stephen A Smith also mirrors Jalen Roses’ sentiments. He added that the pressure on James Harden to perform is massive. Smith also alluded to the fact that Harden will be looking for a long-term payday.
Michael Wilbon also pointed out that Harden is 1/7 in his last 8 playoff elimination games. Meaning that the pressure could not be higher.
Come Sunday, we will see if Harden is ready to step up and provide the goods, before that it is all a prayer.
