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This is the new situation with superstar players.  

In the past, the player could choose either the biggest money (from their existing team), or their desired destination (but with lower dollars).

Now, they will sign the contract that gives them the highest dollars, but then demand a trade to their desired destination.  And if that trade isn't forthcoming, then play at about 60% effort - enough to continue to cash paychecks, but not enough to actually help their team.

Harden's a selfish player.

 I like listening to Morey, but he is sort of gathering a reputation of not telling things straight.  That is part of the job but it is also a delicate balance.   I must say though I think he started believing his hype the last few years of the king of the nerds.   That has been a little off putting imo.    Also the comments about Harden being the best offensive player ever a few years ago was tiring.   

With that being said, If Harden sits out or dogs it that is a terrible look for the NBA.   He is still making 35 million.   If he has these feelings about Morey he should have opted out.   If there was no money for him in FA, maybe that should tell him something of what others think of him.