[Saba Sports News] Brooklyn Nets supporters are adept at provoking reactions. When LA Clippers’ new star James Harden returned to Brooklyn on Wednesday for a game against the Nets at the Barclays Center, they were fully prepared. As Harden prepared for his first-quarter free throws, Nets fans greeted him with a loud “Daryl Morey” chant, clearly heard during the game’s broadcast.
Daryl Morey, previously Harden’s executive with both the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers, once had a strong bond with Harden. However, their relationship deteriorated due to an alleged unfulfilled financial promise by Morey last summer. Harden publicly labeled Morey a “liar” in August, leading to his trade from the 76ers to the Clippers a few months later.
Nets fans have closely followed this entire drama. Their dislike for Harden, following his stint with Brooklyn from 2021-2022 marked by team conflicts, criticism about his fitness, and ultimately his demand for a trade, is no secret. Given their penchant for sharp mockery, it was expected that the Nets crowd would not make Harden’s return on Wednesday a comfortable one.