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Tracy McGrady Shares Advice To James Harden After His Disappointing Season: “Make Winning Number One Priority”

James Harden looked nothing like the MVP he once was during this recent 2021-2022 NBA season. Stat-wise, although his rebounding and assists numbers remained solid, his scoring output experienced a regression from his usual dominant statistics.

Harden finished the regular season with averages of 22.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 10.3 assists per game on 41.0% shooting from the field. Across the playoffs, Harden struggled heavily and couldn’t hit the 20-point mark, tallying just 18.6 points per game on 40.5% shooting. 

Following his disappointing season, former NBA superstar Tracy McGrady, who appeared on The Rich Eisen Show, shared a bit of advice to the 32-year old Philadelphia 76ers star. McGrady also didn’t doubt that Harden’s contributions could make the Sixers as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

“To make basketball number one priority. Make winning number one priority. Make 76ers number one priority,” McGrady said on The Rich Eisen Show when asked what advice he would give to Harden at the backend of his career.

“You’re playing with an MVP-caliber guy in Joel Embiid–who I think has changed his mind-frame on how he’s approaching the game now, how he sees the game-and he wants to win. I think if James can be that solid 20-and-10 type guy that contributes every night for the Sixers, they will be there in the conversation as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.”