James Harden Says He Is “Forever In Debt” To Rockets In IG Post After Nets Trade | Launderer report

In his first public comments since his trade with the Brooklyn Nets, James Harden paid tribute to his former team.

Harden wrote about his eight-year run with the Houston Rockets in an Instagram post:

“What can I write? What words can convey all my emotions. Houston, you welcomed me without any guarantees. I took a leap of faith and it changed my life and that of my family forever. This organization , this city gave me everything I could ask for and more. Before the milestones long before MVP, you would believe. For that I am forever indebted. The city opened its arms and welcomed me and my family as ‘one of his and for that I am forever indebted. gave body and soul to my mind in the hope of bringing glory to the city. I failed and I am forever indebted. It is far from be goodbye because I pay all my debts.

Harden was officially traded to the Nets on Thursday in a successful three-team deal that saw the Rockets acquire four first-round draft picks and four first-round draft picks.

The deal came after Harden tore up Houston’s roster and direction after Tuesday’s 117-100 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Speculation about Harden’s future in Houston had been a running topic since the offseason when he reported to training camp late.

Harden appeared in eight of the Rockets’ nine games before the trade. The eight-time All-Star averaged 24.8 points and 10.4 assists.

Houston has undergone drastic changes since the end of last season. Harden and Russell Westbrook were traded. Mike D’Antoni did not renew his contract and was replaced as head coach by Stephen Silas. Daryl Morey has resigned as chief executive and Rafael Stone stepped in to lead the front office.

In eight full seasons with the Rockets, Harden has been named to eight consecutive All-Star teams and won the 2017-18 NBA MVP award. He’s led the franchise to the playoffs every year, including two trips to the Western Conference Finals.