Harden says he’s been ‘patient,’ thinks it’s too late to repair Sixers relationship originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Back in the United States, James Harden did not strike a dramatically different tone Thursday night.

After calling Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar” a few days prior during his tour of China, Harden spoke in Houston to KHOU 11’s Jason Bristol.

“I’ve been patient all summer,” Harden advised KHOU 11. “For me, it’s just focusing on what I can control, and that’s working out, staying in shape and getting ready for a good season.”

Harden exercised his $35.6 million participant possibility on June 29 and the Sixers indubitably to discover trades involving the 10-time All-Celebrity safe. The Sixers had discussions with the Clippers, Harden’s most well-liked vacation spot, however lately ended business talks.

Bristol requested Harden whether or not it used to be too past due to fix his courting with the Sixers.

“I think so,” he mentioned.

Harden performed an especially fertile 621 video games for the Rockets, averaging a franchise-best 29.6 issues. He nonetheless has near ties to Houston and is again within the town for his JH-The city investmrent weekend.

Harden used to be working towards Thursday for an later famous person softball sport. In step with his Have an effect on 13 Bedrock, the group over the weekend will donate backpacks to scholars, award instructional scholarships and serve foods to food-insecure households.

“As many people as I can reach and lift them up, then I feel like I’m doing my job,” Harden mentioned.

And so far as his paintings is excited about the Sixers, Harden’s emotions certain appear to be unchanged.