This is very clearly a surprise. For the first time since 2012, James Harden will not play in the All-Star Game. The Philadelphia Sixers guard was not chosen by the coaches to be among the replacements for the Eastern Conference.
On the outside positions, the ex-superstar of the Houston Rockets suffered competition from Jaylen Brown, DeMar DeRozan, Jrue Holiday et Tyrese Haliburton. And even if he missed matches (36 played), he posted good averages: 21.4 points, 11 assists and 6.4 rebounds.
All while playing an essential role in the good results of the Sixers, now in 3rd place in the East. Immediately, Harden denounced a “lack of respect” on social networks. And facing the presshe did not want to defend his case.
“I’m not going to sit here and say I should have been an All-Star, I don’t need to defend my case. The numbers show it, and our rankings too,” James Harden said.
Defended by Joel Embiid and several of his partners, James Harden feels a frustration that seems legitimate. In any case, this disappointment may motivate him to do even more under the colors of the 76ers.
All-Star Game (east): First for Haliburton, return of Holiday 10 years later
