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Chandler Parsons and James Harden Exchange Words

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Getty S Gen NBABackboard?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1406300369216Christian Petersen/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks may have a rivalry brewing between then after Rockets guard James Harden said the team will be just fine without forward Chandler Parsons, who’s heading to the Mavericks.

“Dwight [Howard] and I are the cornerstones of the Rockets,” Harden told The Philippine Star. “The rest of the guys are role players or pieces that complete our team. We’ve lost some pieces and added some pieces.”

“I think we’ll be fine next season,” he added.

Parsons spent the first three seasons of his career with the Rockets and was one of the team’s best players. Still, he wound up signing a three-year, $46 million contract with the Mavericks that the Rockets decided not to match.

In responding to Harden’s comments, Parsons proclaimed that Harden’s attitude was one of the reasons why he left the team, adding that he wants to be considered an important member of a winning team.

This past season, Parsons averaged 16.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.


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