James Harden left Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and the OKC Thunder in 2012
James Harden, Kevin Durant, and Russell Westbrook will forever be known as one of the biggest "what-if" scenarios in NBA history. The three MVPs were arguably the greatest trio in NBA history but never saw their full potential realized when Harden left the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012 due toFast forward to over a decade later, James Harden's former OKC Thunder teammate Kendrick Perkins revealed an untold story about Harden's departure from the team.
"James Harden, when he was on Oklahoma City, soon as we went to the NBA Finals, I remember having this conversation when we got back when KD, James Harden, and Russ got back from the Olympics winning the gold. KD said, 'Man, we about to lose James, and it's not about the money.
While James Harden leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder may have been an inevitability due to LeBron James' meddling during the 2012 Olympics, money was ultimately the biggest issue in Harden leaving - he said it"I felt like I already made a sacrifice coming off the bench and doing whatever it takes to help the team, and they weren’t willing to help me," Harden said.
At the end of the day, money talks, and the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't talk enough for James Harden's liking.12-year NBA veteran that's covered the league on Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and ESPN.
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