The basketball world is deeply disappointed with Harden’s performance
In the -2022 season, the most talked about player is none other than James Harden. Let’s find out why. Firstly, his high-profile move to Philadelphia Basketball has made him the talk of the town, and secondly, it’s not just the fans, but the entire team, that have been hoping for a blowout with Embiid. One thing can be said for Beard, this is not the best playoff season of his career.
As of today, the Sixers are playing Miami in the Eastern Conference semifinals. “The lifeline” in this contest has been Embiid. Harden didn’t move around the field very quickly and he lacked pace in his actions. It could be said that Beard simply does not want to retire from the sport. After playing in 30 games for Philadelphia, he did not have a single shot on goal.
Harden still can’t get over 20 on his shot clock. The player also has a bad record, one of them being his 2,782 playoff picks. It is worth noting that he has surpassed LeBron James, who has 2,777 picks.
Apparently Beard’s bar is 25 points, as evidenced by the 12 playoff games in which he has failed to surpass it.
Remember his performance for the Nets? If not, we hasten to remind you, it was this season, where Harden managed to score the lowest number across the board. But if you look at the way James makes assists, you can tell – he’s a pro at it and the unqualified leader of the Sixers. Unfortunately, he won’t get very far without his teammate Embiid.
After taking a closer look, we can say with 100% certainty that age is taking its toll and that fact doesn’t play in Harden’s favour. The team no longer expects him to return to his former fighting form. Perhaps the signing of a promising contract will get Beard back on track? He’ll get a $47.4 million player option in the new season. If activated, he could make a four-year, $227 million extension in the future.
The prospect of earning $61 million in 2026 is likely to please Harden, but to do so he must first get that very maximum contract. But according to some reports, Beard will not demand it from Philadelphia’s management because he is happy with a not so big amount. As of now, the team’s management believes high hopes for Embiid, who can lead the Sixers to the conference finals.
