James Harden looked SO BAD it almost looked INTENTIONAL 👀 - Stephen A. Smith | Get Up 

Not the first time Harden has been accused of being bad on purpose. Not even the sixth time.

He's already showed the world what he was willing to do to get off a team he didn't want to play for anymore why would that be any different for a coach he doesn't want to play for? When someone shows you who they are its best to believe them.

The way Amare is smiling and shaking his head, you know Stephen A take is good !

Never liked his game, never liked his seeming lack of hunger, I felt like it was a bad move for Philly and to any franchise after the lack of commitment he showed on 2 teams just because something wasn't the way he wanted it to be... If this man gets a max it's a shame on the NBA and what others before him did to pave the way for these ridiculous numbers we see on contracts

What I don't understand is when James said the lack of touches excuse me you bring the 🏀 up the court.

And people were actually saying that this guy was possibly the best scorer ever🤡🤡

Whenever he's in a elimination game (specifically since leaving OKC) if there's a elimination game and chance to go on holiday, Harden's taking it

what Stephen A said a few weeks back about Harden throwing away games to get Doc fired doesn't sound crazy now

Harden made his career by getting fake fouls and living on the free throw line. That era is over with recent rule changes and it's showing his real skill on the court. Being a so called great player, it is shocking at his lack of effort and urgency. It truly was pitiful.

Absolutely it looks intentional! Either he’s playing his way OUT of Philly or he wants Doc gone!!! No other options !

This is becoming a huge stain on Harden's legacy(quitting)! I would not give James Harden $250 million+, I would let him walk. I don't care if he returns to the 35 point scorer, he has shown us that he is comfortable with losing in the playoffs.

If he doesn’t get in shape next year I’m done with dude, no more excuses.

I think Hardens confidence is surprisingly fragile for a scorer of his caliber. Always looked like he has the tools to be a capable (or at least decent) defender, but doesn't put in the effort - like he'd rather ("not") fail by not even trying, than staying locked in and getting outplayed. And now his exploitation of getting foul-calls finally caught up with him on offense, because refs don't call his flailing head-bop drive or three-fall anymore and that just makes him look very silly while missing shots or turning it over. I honestly think he'd rather look like he's not even trying rather than putting up a fight and being defeated.

I still remember the Kawhi-less Spurs closing out the series against Harden’s rockets some years back. Harden unfortunately isn’t built for the big moments.

Stoudemire wanted to laugh this whole segment 😂💀

Adding Amare into the mix is the best thing ESPN has done in years

Let’s not forget how many free throws James Harden in Houston 😂🤣

As a Rockets fan I can remember there were a few games that James Harden looked as if intentionally threw the game. Completely absent, very bad passes, and not even attempting his play. Idk if he’s mixed up in something behind close doors. But that’s not James Harden.

Gotta feel for Doc. He truly believed in Harden only for Harden to stab him in the back with this horrific performance.

Philly's point guard situation last few years 🤦🏽: Markelle Fultz: Forgot how to shoot Ben Simmons: Scared to shoot James Harden: Doesn't want to shoot

Amare got a job at ESPN now? Nice he always seemed like a cool and real good dude. Glad he has a job there. More people who know basketball the better.

If that happens that takes the focal point off of Embid and it's going to be a three point shooting team with no defense. I believe that's exactly how James Harden wants it but it's not gonna work and Embid is the superstar on that team.

Doc isn't a scapegoat. He's part of the problem

He has done this before. There is couple of current guys that are on that Top 75 team, that got selected too early and to me Harden is one of them. He has zero memorable moments from the playoffs. Choker.

He did the exact same thing in a Win Or Go Home Game against the Spurs a few years ago when he played for Houston. He didn't even try, he quit! But no one said anything about it. This is who he is. He quit on the team then, then quit the team, went to Brooklyn and quit on them, now more of the same here.

Doc Rivers will be coaching the Sixers for another season. Mama knows best. She told me he'll get another shot at running it back because Harden came at mid-season and Embiid got hurt again. So Doc gets another shot.

He’s done it before…numerous times Most recently when Brooklyn played Sacramento

SO SAD that James might’ve done this intentionally to Joel and the entire 6ers team. They really gave it their all despite them falling apart with injuries as the series went on. To simply end THEIR season on YOUR terms is incredibly disappointing and disgusting.

It seems like James Harden is never happy. He had a good thing in OKC with Durant and Westbrook, but he gets traded to Houston after underperforming in the Finals. Then he proceeds to force Houston to trade Dwight, CP3 and Westbrook in succession after numerous playoff failures, and he eventually forces a trade to Brooklyn by showing up out of shape. Then he’s no longer happy playing with Kyrie and Durant after another playoff failure, and again forces a trade but this time to Philadelphia. Once again, he’s playing with another elite talent in Embiid, and he again underperforms in the playoffs and loses. I, for one, am sick of all the excuses.

This is flat out sad, I would never try to cost someone's job like that. If this is actually true, James Harden, Mike D'tonia and Darly, should be ashamed of themselves. Forget basketball right now, this is personal.

I like the calm , logical SAS , I just got to view. Thumbs up.

Preach Steven A . That's exactly what it is. As long as he's got Daryl Morey in his pocket he can play as bad as he wants.When Doc is gone he'll probably win most improved player

This weird conspiracy that Harden is intentionally terrible to get his preferred coach is so unnecessary and bizarre. He’s a player that would consistently vanish in playoff clinching games even at his peak… it’s not weird to see it yet again now.

I didn’t agree with Stephen when he first started saying something is up with Harden a few weeks ago but now he really maybe on to something

Heyyy Stephen A. am beginning to like you because you call it as it is and you tell the truth 👍 . Sending love to Stephen A ❤ from the Caribbean

Kobe in 2006 game 7 vs the Suns, people were saying he was selfish for taking only 3 shots in the second half of that game. Reminds me of this situation here with Harden.

dude disrespecting his current coach to get mike d'antoni in. i will never have respect for harden.

i still wouldn't put him, Damian Lillard or AD in the 75th anniversary team over Vince Carter, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Tracy McGrady, Penny Hardaway, Dikembe Mutombo, Dwight Howard and Alonzo Mourning.

Love seeing Amare and guys like K.Perk on TV. They made it big straight out of High School

He is absolutely correct about James Harden. Mr. Stephen A. Smith.

Gotta give Joel credit and respect for playing with all the injuries but please ESPN give the Miami Heat credit also, the Heat didn’t play with Kyle Lowry and we still dominate the games and could we talk about the Undrafted Max Strus that outplayed Harden come on ESPN stop hating on the Miami Heat and put some respect on their name and talk more about the Miami Heat

Harden is one of the most entitled and unprofessional stars I have seen during my time watching the NBA. To do these kind of things to the organizations that put their faith in you, pay you big money, trade away many of their players for you (philly), get the players/coach that you want (houston) is just disgusting. I really wish that he faces some sort of repercussion for this. This is not fair at all towards those organizations.

0:02 “Stephen A, you came just in time” ‘ya’ was all I needed to hear to know Stephen A was finna tear James Harden up🤣 gon head Stephen A he don’t deserve to play with a beast like Joel with that work ethic

That's bold from SAS. I have been saying that for more than a month.

This guy has already shown he was a bust. Never argue with a person when they are telling you who they are. In the playoffs, staring into space, he said he wasnt good enough. He left Houston and Brooklyn, after getting all the help in the World. Running from any challenge. He is a really good show.

Imagine trading Ben Simmons for a Ben Simmons who can't even defend. 😂🤣🤣😂

Amare said it best, I totally agree with him. Pure facts!!!

Totally agree!!!

Do the Sixers really have much of an option? They fire Doc, and who replaces him? Mike D'Antoni? Then all Daryl Morey is doing is bringing the Rockets into Philadelphia. Harden needs to be the focal point to thrive.

If Harden gets D’Antoni in Philly, Embiid gotta request a trade. How in the world do you come over to my team and bring your coach?? 😂😂😂

Talk to em!!!

“First of all, a couple of things” LMAO

Kobe attempted 3 shots in the 2nd half vs 2006 Suns in Game 7

The rule changes hurt Harden more than anything else. Most of his game was drawing phony fouls by jumping into defenders and getting to the stripe.

I've said for years that Harden shaves points and throws games. Once you see it it's hard to unsee it. Been going on since Oklahoma.

Can't say it's not possible for him to actively play less than he can, he did it on 2 different teams

It wasn't intentional. He's that bad.

I've been saying he might be throwing games on purpose since 2017. His performance sometimes isn't even laziness it looks like he really throws certain games on purpose and probably has people betting against his teams. I watched the last two games and all I was saying to myself is that it looks like he's selling on purpose, surprised to hear Stephen A say the same thing.

1:37 new dribble package 🤣

Hey ESPN your audio is so low compared to other videos on RU-vid. Put the volume up for God's sake!

Harden might still want that max contract. His message might be " for me to play well need to get paid well".

1) refs have cracked down on players like harden trying to swipe through to initiate contact and draw ticky tack fouls 2) to Harden's credit, he's not traveling as much this season. But what do you know?? Without the travels, he's so pedestrian and has no real moves other than that between-the-legs dribble.

this might be one of the most sensible takes from SAS we've ever heard

That I Robot line is gonna be the new GOAT meme/GIF

I hope doc don’t get blamed again, embiid missed games, harden had like 2 good games the whole series, and the bench had no production lowkey

I think the NBA is purposely telling these players to throw games.

Kobie did the *exact* same thing against Phoenix - he was sending a message

Rondo used to throw games like this all the time. Point-shaving. You can tell he wasn't trying to make shots. He was missing and not taking shots on purpose. But you can't prove it....that's the beauty of it.

Lmao I remember when people where arguing about who won the trade, they just traded problems, Simmons still hasn’t played a single game, Harden still stinks and isn’t trying

James Harden has always been an overrated "Star". Without being able to take 19 free throws a game he's completely useless...

Mr. Stephen A. Smith Speaking the Truth.

Can't really argue with this.

I’ve said before I feel like harden be taking dives … no way he’s that terrible in big games …

Let's be honest, are we really surprised by what we saw from James Harden?

when Amare answered "Absolutely" he shook his head as if to say no

That was actually one of your better segments Stephen A

Everyone piling on Harden but overlook the fact the guy is not in shape. I criticized him but I don't feel this is what we're going to see from him going forward. people forget after his hamstring injury he hasn't been the same.

"You took the money Tony" ...Nick Nolte (Blue Chips) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Like seeing more nba players talk on ESPN just like the nfl players been doing for years on ESPN

He played like Tim Donaghy ref'd...🏀🇬🇧

Look, when a person shows you who they are heart and soul it's on you if you CHOSE not to believe it. I believe Harden was a one man play maker living at the line. When the foul rules changed he decided not to bend with it and that's to bad because he has the talent to remain great.

Is that Amare Stoudemire there? Looking like Idris Alba with that mustache. Lol 😆 🤣

James is a throwback to iso basketball he doesn't do 3 and D (he cannot) He will play well against weaker opponents but collapses against better defences in playoffs.....it has been like this since his OKC days

Looked like "point shaving" scene from movie Blue Chips.

They changed the free throw rules and it affected his scoring ability…

When Doc called hom out when they had a losing streak after trade that was it

NBA needs to blackball Harden for that performance

Stoudamire made a lot of good points!

Amar'e biting his lip with that little smile on his face the whole segment.

IT'S A CLASSIC STORY, OLD AS TIME, "A SABOTEUR IS ON THE SHIP" LOOKS LIKE JAMES HARDEN.

I like what Amare said

Wouldn't be surprised if he's yearning for D'aintoni so he can be the focus of the offense. It's always about him or he going to pout and not try. He's already quit on two teams.

Agree!!!!

Mad Suspicious

Stephen A respect for telling the truth.

Amare stoudamire back to the old Phoenix Phoenix in suns look I see..... Stephen a Smith does have a point

Agreed

Maxey needs to go to the front office and say 'It's either him or me'. Yes, they'll laugh but it'll be entertaining.

If the sixers want to win maxey needs to become a allstar

This dude and Ben Simmons need to get sent to the G league.