The most valuable player for the Nets in the regular season, James Harden, is expected to commit to Team USA for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, according to a report from Shams Charania. Harden led the NBA in assists with 10.9 APG, and had a solid MVP case until injuries derailed the second half of his season.
The Nets guard also sacrificed playing his natural position of shooting guard to take on the point guard responsibilities in Brooklyn. This became one of the most important changes for the Nets during the season and when Harden played, he led this team to a 29-7 record.
What held the 31-year-old back from taking this team to the next level was the injury bug. Not only was Harden battling a hamstring injury for months which impacted his playoff performance, but players like Kyrie Irving and Jeff Green were also victims of injuries during the team’s playoff run.
If the Nets guard can remain healthy and suit up for Team USA, this will be the perfect opportunity for him to show the world how much he has improved as a facilitator and overall as a player too. He will be alongside Kevin Durant and they can only build on their chemistry in Tokyo as next season slowly but surely approaches.
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