NBA News: LeBron and Dwyane Wade’s brilliant strategy to convince James Harden to switch teams

James Harden is undoubtedly one of the most talented players in the world N.B.A in the last decade. From his beginnings at the Oklahoma City Thunder In his current stint, Harden has amazed fans with his skills, even though a championship ring has so far eluded him. However, according to the former NBA player Kendrick PerkinsHarden’s career path could have been very different – largely due to the influence of LeBron James And Dwyane Wade.

In an episode of Road Trippin’Perkins, who was Harden’s teammate thundershared the story: “I remember this conversation… when KD (Kevin Durant), James Harden, I think Russ (Westbrook) came back from the Olympics, from winning the gold,” Perkins began.

“KD said, ‘Man, we’re about to lose James, and it’s not about the money.'” And I said, “Man, what are you talking about?” He said, “We’re about to lose James, because when we were over at the Olympics, Bron (LeBron James), D-Wade (Dwayne Wade), all these guys said to James, “Bro, you’re too nice, Bro, to come off the bench.” You’re the first choice. You must have your own team‘Perkins said, emphasizing the key influence Miami Heat stars had on Harden’s decision.

At that point, the Thunder had accomplished just that N.B.A Finals powered by outstanding performances from Durant and Westbrook. Harden, then only 22, had already proven his talent, but was not a regular starter. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade met the Thunder in the 2012 final, where the Miami Heat emerged victorious in five games. Some speculate that her advice to Harden may have been motivated by a desire to weaken a potential future rival.

Harden took her advice

After the 2011-12 season, Harden left and joined Oklahoma City Houston Rocketswhere he spent nearly a decade and cemented his status as an NBA superstar. He made his first All-Star appearance in 2013 and was crowned NBA MVP in 2018.

Harden has been playing for them ever since Brooklyn Nets And Philadelphia 76ers before joining his current team, the Los Angeles Clippers. Now 35, Harden is still striving for his first NBA championship, a goal that could have been achieved differently had he decided not to follow the advice of LeBron and Wade in 2012.