Has Harden Recieved Enough Credit for Taking a Pay Cut?
Earlier this week, the future Hall of Famer and current point guard for the Sixers, James Harden, stated that he does not believe that he has received enough credit for taking a pay cut this offseason.
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Everybody knows that James Harden is not the player that he used to be, but he is still one of the most valuable players in all of basketball, as anyone can see in Live NBA games on TV. Between his experience, court vision, and ability to take over a game offensively, Harden may not be the Harden from the Rockets to be, but he is still no slouch entering his 14th season in the league.
The veteran Harden took a little while to find his place in the Sixers’ offense a season ago and never really did. However, with a full offseason of work and looking to be much more in shape this season, the 10x all-star is poised for a huge year.
After breaking the record at the time for the largest contract in NBA history for his last contract, Harden decided this offseason that it was less about the money and more about winning a championship.
Harden agreed to a 2-year deal worth almost $69 million with an annual average salary of about $34 million this season and next. This new extension is being compared to the $41 million Harden made two years ago and the $44 million last year.
Harden does not necessarily have the reputation of being a team-first guy but pairing his newest contract extension along with his on-the-floor coach-like ability that we saw at times last year with younger players like Tyrese Maxey, Harden will be worth the $34 million and more.
So is Harden getting enough credit for taking a pay cut? No, but who cares.
If Harden produces the way that he is still capable of, we might be answering this question a lot differently while celebrating a parade down Broad Street.
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