Harden: 'I don't even know why they were booing' me in Philly
James Harden wasn't caught off guard by the harsh reception he received from 76ers fans in his return to Philadelphia, but he did question the reasoning behind it.
Speaking to reporters following the Los Angeles Clippers' 108-107 win over the 76ers on Wednesday night, Harden said he wasn't sure why the crowd booed him and doesn't think they knew why either.
"I expected it," Harden said. "I really don't know what it's about, but I expected it. So, it is what it is. I don't even know why they were booing, I don't think - if you ask them, they probably don't even know why they were booing."
Clippers star James Harden shares his thoughts on returning to Philadelphia, the fans booing him tonight and whether things can ever be mended with Daryl Morey. #Sixers #Clippers @KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/SDdnmiXniq
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The veteran guard finished with 16 points and 14 assists for the Clippers, who improved to 45-27. The 76ers are now 39-34 on the season.
The Philly crowd lets James Harden hear it 😤 pic.twitter.com/zgYPT89DdB
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Harden spent one-and-a-half seasons in Philadelphia before being dealt to the Clippers in October. The trade came after Harden called 76ers president Daryl Morey a "liar" and vowed to never play for him again.