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James Harden Fires Back at Kevin McHale: ‘He’s a Clown’

Basketball Insiders Sports Editor

Updated2 hours ago on April 19, 2024

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James Harden fired back at his former head coach after Kevin McHale declared on NBA TV this week that the Rockets superstar is “not a leader,” criticism that Harden considered a sign of McHale’s character.

“He’s a clown, honestly,” Harden said after the Rockets’ open practice Saturday at the Toyota Center. “I did anything and everything he asked me to do. I’ve tried to lead this team every day since I stepped foot here in Houston. To go on air and just downplay my name, when honestly he’s never taught me anything to be a leader…

Source: Tim MacMahon of ESPN