Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta announced that Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden will have his number 13 in the rafters in the future.
“James Harden will always be a Rocket,” Fertitta told the Houston Chronicle. “Of course, we will retire his jersey. He made my first three years of owning the franchise unforgettable. The success he brought this franchise over eight years and the memories he created for our fan base/community [are] truly remarkable.”
Harden averaged 29.6 points, 7.7 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game in 621 games across nine seasons, including this one, in Houston, as he earned MVP honors following the 2017-18 season.
Harden’s also had an extremely successful start with the Nets thus far, as the 6-foot-5 guard stepped up in the absence of Kevin Durant, which help him be named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February.
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- The Nets could have up to four picks in this year’s draft, which could open up the door for them to make some deals prior to the deadline or in the offseason. The Nets lost several picks in the Harden deal but if they can get at least one championship and continue to outperform Houston over the next few seasons, then this trade will go down as a huge win for the Nets. NetsDaily has more on the Nets future.
- Nicolas Claxton has been turning heads lately, as the 6-foot-11 forward has been showcasing his athleticism on both ends of the floor and his great touch around the rim. “I’m doing things on the court that I know I’m capable of doing, and I’m a little more free this year, so I’m just playing basketball and having fun,” Claxton said.
- Steve Nash brought home Coach of the Month honors after winning eight of their last nine games to close out the month of February. That stretch included going a perfect 5-0 on their West Coast trip, which included wins over the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. Nash is the first Nets coach to win this award since his former teammate, Jason Kidd.
