During an interview with Mackenzie Salmon of USA Today Sports, Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden sounded off about his NBA career. Harden, who will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer one day, believes he’s had a terrific career up to this point.
“I think I’ve had an unbelievable career,” Harden said. “I’ve accomplished so many things individually, and as a team, and for me, there are so many more things that I feel like I need to accomplish and want to accomplish. Just as a kid, I mean, like, not really having a dream or having a vision to make it to the NBA.
“And like you said, this upcoming season is my 15th year; I’ve done more than anyone can ask for. So with that being said, I’m not settling, and I still want more; I still feel like I need more to accomplish. So I’ll continue to work hard, do the things, and put the work in… until I can’t play basketball anymore. And then, after that, I will start venturing off and making sure my wine brand gets where it needs to and other things that I’ve got going on.”
NBA NEWS & RUMORS: James Harden & Philadelphia 76ers Updates
Harden has career averages of 24.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 7.0 assists with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and Sixers. He has made 10 All-Star teams and seven All-NBA teams and won three scoring titles, two assists titles and one MVP Award.
The 33-year-old Harden, who has requested a trade from the Sixers, averaged 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 10.7 assists last season while shooting 44.1% from the field, 38.5% from beyond the arc and 86.7% from the free-throw line. The lefty wants to get traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA NEWS & RUMORS: James Harden & Philadelphia 76ers Updates
Even though the Clippers and Sixers have made no progress on a Harden trade, Harden intends to “never wear” a Philly uniform again, sources told NBA Analysis Network. The Sixers are said to be comfortable taking their time with Harden’s trade request since Harden doesn’t have a no-trade clause in his contract.
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