The Philadelphia 76ers introduced James Harden and Paul Millsap as the newest members of the team on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.
Learn more about 2018 NBA MVP James Harden, four-time NBA All-Star Paul Millsap, and the trade that brought them both to South Philadelphia.
Here's some of what was said...
76ERS MANAGING PARTNER JOSH HARRIS:
"Players like James don't come along every day, so the fact that he's here is a testament to everything that's been built."
76ERS PRESIDENT OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS DARYL MOREY:
"We are well positioned to go on a run, and a run that excites the city of Philadelphia...
"Having an MVP [Harden], and then a guy who's probably on pace to be the MVP if he keeps it up [Joel Embiid], is pretty exciting."
JAMES HARDEN
On being in Philadelphia:
"I'm just happy and blessed that I'm here. As Doc [Rivers] and everybody knows, and everybody wants, [the goal] is to win and be the last team standing. I'm excited for the opportunity."
On Sixers fans:
"These fans are the best fans in the NBA. A lot of teams say that... but ride or die, these are probably the best fans in the NBA. I'm excited they're on my side."
On Doc Rivers:
"One of the best coaches to ever coach the game of basketball. Why wouldn't I want to be led by that? I've been doing it for a very long time, but he's been doing it way longer than me and he's experienced way more than me. As the player that I am, I still need to learn. I still need to be helped and taught, and be put in a position to be successful."
In teaming up with Embiid and the Sixers, on if he sees a championship being possible this year:
"Hell yeah."
PAUL MILLSAP
On the team's culture:
"Coming into practice and seeing the joy on the guys' faces, seeing how together everybody is. Seeing the energy in the building, that's what I love. That's what I love to be around."