Since the start of the offseason, a file has panicked the web. Damian Lillard has let everyone know that he wants to join the Miami Heat at all costs. At the end of July, James Harden went in the same direction. No question of staying another year in Philadelphia. But as of mid-September neither superstar has made a move yet. And it’s partly because of Adam Silver, the boss of the NBA.
The commissioner of the NBA, Adam Silverorganized a press conference on Wednesday afternoon discussing many topics involving the league. Among these topics are the trade demands of star point guards Damian Lillard et James Hardeneach of them having requested to leave their respective current teams, the Portland Trail Blazers and the Philadelphia 76ers. And one thing is sure, Adam Silver did not appreciate the actions of the two stars.
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Vain pressure strokes
Throughout the summer, Lillard et Harden put pressure on their leaders to change ship. The boss of the NBA slammed his fist on the table in the face of the situation, deeming unacceptable the gentle threats sometimes made to satisfy their needs. Among others, Dame had made it clear that if he was traded anywhere other than Miami, he would wage war on his new franchise. The Beard him, conceded that he would refuse to report to the training camp 76ers if nothing moved.
Tensions finally eased?
« About the transfer requests, obviously I don’t like it,” Adam Silver said. “As a league, we want players and teams to honor their contracts. I am monitoring the situations in Portland and Philadelphia and hope they will be resolved for everyone’s benefit before the season starts. I’m pleased that things seem to have calmed down, at least in terms of public outings. ” In private, James Harden et Damian Lillard assure that they will be present when training resumes in Philadelphia and Portland if they are not transferred. All’s well That ends well.
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