What did James Harden say in his first interview since Clippers trade?
James Harden is not one to hold back on what he thinks. That was obvious in the offseason when he called Philadelphia 76ers owner Daryl Morey “a liar” and it was obvious when he gave his first interview since being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Harden said he initially thought he would retire as a Sixer after taking a $26 million paycut after leaving the New York Nets to go to Philadelphia, but that the “front office had other plans”. It was clear that the wounds were still fresh as Harden described himself as being “on a leash” with coach Doc Rivers and said that he needed to be a part of a team that understood how he operates. “When I said ‘on a leash’, I don’t mean just shooting the basketball every time. I think the Game . I’m a creator on the court. If I’ve got a voice, someone that trusts me, believes in me, understands me... I’m not a system player, I’m a system, ” said Harden. “If I have someone who can have a dialogue with me, make adjustment...