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In the shadow of the trade that excites the NBA: an attack on Harden and Irving, LeBron "does not care"

Houston is starting to take out the dirt on Harden, Kyrie who is furious at the Nets "should retire", but Durant is optimistic.

The trade that created the "scariest offensive trio ever" drives the NBA crazy and "could finally make LeBron the best in history," but James actually responds indifferently: "Trades happen every year."

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Thursday, 14 January 2021, 06:24

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The huge trade at the center of which will move James Harden to Brooklyn excites the NBA.

The Houston star will make his way to the Nets and team up with Kevin Durant with whom he previously collaborated in Oklahoma City and Kyrie Irving who is considered a close friend of his, in an attempt to challenge the dominance of the Lakers and LeBron James and create the new constellation that will dominate the NBA.

On the morning after the huge move, the United States analyzes the meanings and closely follows the updates on the explosive stars, each of which brings a different negative charge when it comes to off-field conduct.

Of course each also earns like a superstar: Harden, Durant and Irving will receive $ 115 million from Brooklyn this season - more than the total salary budget of entire NBA teams like New York, Oklahoma City, Charlotte, Sacramento and Atlanta.

Of course the potential of the star trio seems particularly threatening.

Zack Lowe wrote on ESPN that "Durant, Harden and Irving look like the scariest offensive trio ever" and the betting agencies also took care to update the attitude towards Brooklyn winning the championship, placing it close to the Lakers who are still considered favorites.

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The huge trade in the NBA: what each team got

Brooklyn: James Harden

Houston: Victor Oladipo, Dante Axum, Rodiones Corrox, four first-round picks, four substitutions in draft

Cleveland: Jarrett Allen, Torian Prince

Indiana: Charis Lovart, second-round picks

How promising, how explosive.

Harden, Irving and Durant (Photo: screenshot, from Twitter)

But alongside the clear potential of the Hunts, it is clear that there is also no small potential that everything will shatter in an instant, and there are quite a few question marks.

Kyrie Irving who continues to be absent for personal reasons is still a mystery, and Harden's recent conduct and current physical fitness are also questionable.

Harden's recent conduct in Houston has been accompanied by quite a bit of disturbing evidence anonymously, but last night the dirt started to really come out, even following Harden's statements after the recent loss that "the team is not good enough" and that "it seems irreparable."

"Obviously to say that, it's disrespectful. But everyone is allowed to have their own opinion," Demarcus Cousins ​​said tonight, with reports of Harden's move to Brooklyn in the background.

"It's the disgusting part of our business, these are the things that make you dislike it. When players who are considered big stars want to leave a certain team, it can get dirty."

Cousins ​​said Harden's conduct has been flawed from the first moment of the season.

"The attitude he took with him to the training camp, his conduct off the field .... the disrespect towards us, his teammates, started long before what he said yesterday. It did not happen suddenly. I understand that this is how he manages his affairs, he is allowed to feel "And to think what he wants towards the team and the situation he is in, but there are 14 other players who share a locker room with you and have done nothing to you. To receive such criticism and such conduct from a team member, it is not appropriate."

Cousins ​​even admitted that if he had a chance to play with Harden in the future, he might refuse.

"I do not know how much this question should be directed at the players who played with him in Houston. It should be directed at him - does he think he can play with any of us in the future? I do not know. Honestly, I do not really care."

Houston players resent: It's disrespectful.

Harden (Photo: GettyImages, Carmen Mandato)

Kyrie Irving has also been under attack in recent days, which intensified yesterday.

The quarterback, who has been absent under mysterious circumstances from recent games and is not expected to return soon (what's more, his videos violate Corona's guidelines and celebrate at his sister's birthday party could lead to punishment from the NBA), absorbs fire from the American media, which once again doubts his commitment and seriousness.

Stephen A. Smith went so far as to say last night on ESPN that he expects Irving to announce his retirement.

"Obviously the man does not want to play basketball enough. Kyrie Irving did not put basketball first. He may like to play, but does not put it as a top priority. Is it fair to Brooklyn? Is it fair to Sean Marx (general manager) The Nets)? Is it fair to Steve Nash? Or to Kevin Durant that he calls 'my brother'? At the end of the day, I do not think he's worth all this drama. Let me say it in the most direct way possible: I think Kyrie Irving should "Retiring from basketball. If he does not want to play basketball but still wants to take $ 33 million a year from his team, it's his business. But he should show a minimum of self-respect and say, 'I don't deserve it. I need to think seriously if this is the profession for me.'" .

It is still unclear when Irving will join Brooklyn again and how much he will be able to play alongside Harden and Durant.

The New York media claim that there is bad blood between the parties, and according to a report from tonight, "Kyrie has been angry with the team for some time, for not allowing him to influence and express his opinions in the coaching process. Irving did not think Steve Nash should be the preferred candidate. "His current relationship with Kevin Durant is defined by people in the group as 'very distant'."

Some already recommend that he retire.

Kyrie Irving (Photo: GettyImages, Sarah Stier)

Either way, Durant sounds optimistic. Asked after the win over New York tonight over Harden, he said "I understand the deal is not over yet, so I will address it in more detail later" but managed to state that "it was a lot of fun playing with James Harden in Oklahoma City, and sure to be fun now". According to ESPN, the trade on Harden may persuade Durant to commit to the Nets over time.

And there's also the side of LeBron James. With Harden's move, it's clear Brooklyn is aiming for the championship and wants to challenge the Lakers and King James. Former player and commentator Kendrick Perkins tweeted tonight: "I need not be convinced that LeBron is the best player of all time. But if LeBron defeats this Brooklyn in the NBA Finals, he will become the undisputed best player of all time. Win two teams in the Finals (after doing so) Against the great Golden State) it is more impressive than a 0: 6 balance in the final series in the 90's ".

But LeBron, in case you were wondering, was not really thrilled to hear the news of Harden's move. After tonight's win over Oklahoma City, James treated the deal with surprising indifference, which may be hiding behind a covert message to the new super team. "What was my reaction to the news? There was not too much reaction," LeBron said. "Obviously trades happen like every year. The only thing I worry about is my team. My focus is there."

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