James Harden’s tenure in Brooklyn was a complete failure, even though he thrived when playing with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant at the same time. The Beard landed in Barclays Center ready to win that elusive NBA championship, but nothing worked well for him. 

After a first season full of injuries, Harden couldn’t find his rhythm alongside Durant and Irving, which led to his exit from the team. Harden landed in Philadelphia to join the 76ers in the blockbuster trade that sent Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets. 

Harden hasn’t convinced people that he was the right player to pair up with Joel Embiid, but he’s working hard to return to his best level and help the team compete in a stacked Eastern Conference. 

After all this time, many people still want to know what prompted Harden to force his way out of Brooklyn. During a recent conversation with Yaron Weitzman of Fox Sports, the 2018 NBA MVP opened up on a variety of topics, including his legacy and relationship with Kevin Durant during his time in Brooklyn.