One of the biggest questions for the upcoming NBA offseason centers around where James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers will play next year.
Harden has a big decision to make: does he stay in Philadelphia, return to the Houston Rockets, or try his luck with a brand new team?
Former NBA star and current international player Dwight Howard was on FanDuel TV and gave Harden a suggestion about his next career move.
“Come to Taiwan, James,” Howard said.
Where should James Harden play next season?@DwightHoward: “Come to Taiwan James” 😂#RunItBack with @ShamsCharania @MichelleDBeadle @ChandlerParsons & @bansky pic.twitter.com/StbG1Ld18M
— FanDuel TV (@FanDuelTV) May 24, 2023
This isn’t the first time that Howard has told NBA stars to pack their bags and head overseas to play.
He has made the suggestion to multiple players as their seasons have ended in the playoffs.
Although Howard is usually doing so in jest, he is seriously trying to raise the profile of international leagues and give players of all backgrounds a chance to find success being professional basketball stars.
That is commendable but it likely won’t result in Harden suiting up in Taiwan.
Most rumors suggest that Harden will indeed travel back down to Houston to play under new head coach Ime Udoka.
Even before the Sixers fell short in the playoffs, many insiders stated that Harden had a desire to return to the Rockets.
The latest reports say that the front office is attempting to sign several other free agents in order to make Harden’s return season even more impressive.
Austin Reaves and Dillon Brooks are just two of the names the Rockets are allegedly circling.
Harden goes to the beat of his own drum and will definitely decide to go with whatever team allows him to be himself and enjoy his time on the court.
He won’t listen to analysts, writers, fans, or even former NBA stars from overseas.
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