NBA: Houston Rocket is not good enough -James Harden
Houston Rocket star, James Harden says “We’re not good enough” following the team back-to-back defeat against Los Angeles Laker on Tuesday night. James Harden further says he doesn’t see the current Houston Rocket team as a genuine title contender.
“I love this city. I literally have done everything that I can,” According to Harden after the Rockets’ 117-100 loss. “I mean, this situation is crazy. It’s something that I don’t think can be fixed.”
Multiple sources close to the Houston Rocket says Harden has made his intention known to the team that he wants to join a team in a better position to compete for titles.
Tilman Fertitta, the Houston Rocket owner is aware of James Harden stance to quit the Franchise to join another team.
Fertitta jas assured James Harden once a suitable deal is on the table, the Franchise will accept his decision to move on. Harden is a three-time scoring champion and an integral part of the Houston Rocket team.
Houston Rocket has lost four out of their last five games since Harden returned from injury.
“We’re not even close, honestly, to that team — obviously the defending champions — and all the other elite teams out there,” Harden said. “I mean, you can tell the difference in these last two games.
“We’re just not good enough — chemistry, talent-wise, just everything. And it was clear these last two games” says James Harden following the latest defeat against Los Angeles Lakers.