Emmanuel Acho: James Harden Will Be Remembered More for Underachieving Than Anything Else

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Emmanuel Acho: James Harden Will Be Remembered More for Underachieving Than Anything Else

"James Harden is the face of underachieving," Acho said as the Sixers fell 0-3 to the Knicks with Harden averaging 14.3 points in the series. "James Harden is the face of shrinking in the biggest moments...He will not be remembered for his MVP. His MVP falls secondary to his underachievement in the postseason."

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James Harden Hilariously Denies Injury, Says He’s Just Trying to Stay Young

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Mark Daigneault Wants OKC To Be Ready For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To be Doubled By Lakers

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