When asked about an underrated player, Harden replied, “James Harden.”

James Harden He feels underestimated and misunderstood. This is how the star said it directly in a conversation with Hoop Hyp At the Adidas EuroCamp held in Treviso (Italy) yesterday.

In a short survey with three simple questions, I mentioned “beards.” Michael Jordan “I think he’s the best player in the world,” he said of his legend, and when asked about players who are underrated or misunderstood, he named himself. The point guard also named Kobe Bryant as his GOAT, since he’s also a Los Angeles native and has watched him play since he was a kid.

Harden also reflected on his busy final NBA season, which saw him move up to three times and play for four teams in three years. Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Where he played last season.

“The Beard” will be a free agent in July, but his future isn’t at all clear with him on his way to several spots. 35 years It will be fulfilled in September.

“I think we all go through certain moments in our lives where we feel like we want something, we want something, and it just doesn’t happen. But for anyone who feels that way, or is trying to feel that way, I think you just have to keep pushing. The only option you have, I think, is to keep pushing. Stay mentally strong, “Knowing exactly what you want to do means you want to keep doing it until you can’t do it anymore,” Harden said.

The Clippers could be in line for a renewal overseas despite a disappointing run in the playoffs between a shaky showing and a poor performance in their first-round elimination game against the Mavericks. Irving and DoncicHe recorded 16 points and 13 assists, but was just 5-for-16 from the field.

In another conversation with Donatas Urbonas, Basketball Newsthe point guard spoke candidly about how he wants to be remembered.

“That I was a winner, that I was a teacher. Someone who had a different love for the game. I put money aside and just really love the game of basketball and having fun playing it,” ‘The Beard’ said.