Tyrese Maxey recently praised James Harden’s professionalism amid his ongoing trade fiasco with the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite the general consensus that ‘The Beard’ would be difficult to handle during the training camp given his active pursuit of a trade, Maxey gave the former MVP a shoutout for handling the situation brilliantly even with the uncertainty surrounding his future with the Sixers.
In a conversation with JJ Redick on his ‘The Old Man & The Three’ podcast, Maxey spoke highly of Harden for being a thorough professional. He recounted how Harden’s attitude differed from what he had expected. The basketball star did not make things uncomfortable and was receptive and hardworking.
Maxey also shared that Harden participated in all the drills and even engaged in conversation with young players whom he didn’t know. He recalled how Ricky Council received advice from the MVP, scoring champ, and two-time assist leader, which was not at all what Maxey had pictured.
Overall, Maxey’s shoutout to Harden highlights the player’s professionalism and commitment to the game, despite the challenging circumstances he faces with his ongoing trade rumors. The young player’s account sheds a positive light on Harden’s character, suggesting that his reputation for being difficult to handle may not be entirely warranted.
