James Harden shoots back at Brian Demeris: 'He doesn't know me' / News - Basketnews.com

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden responded toBally Sports Southwest NBA analyst Brian Dameris, who had harshly criticized the guard.

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The controversy and drama surrounding Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden continues, as the point guard responded to Brian Dameris, who works as a Dallas Mavericks commentator with Bally Sports.

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"I didn't even hear exactly what he said, but people were telling me he was going in on me," Harden told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. "He doesn't know me or the situation. That would be f**ked up if I went at him and started being disrespectful to him, but I can't. They don't know anything. They just go off what they see on social media or hearsay.

"I don't know exactly what he said, but I pay that s**t no mind. ... I do a really good job at ignoring the noise because it doesn't affect me," the star continued. "It's just people talking. I guarantee that if you put whoever is talking in this situation, it wouldn't be beneficial for them. That's my mindset, but my focus is getting wins."

Demeris had made headlines after going off on a rant which was much publicized. His employer, Bally Sports, eventually took down videos of the rant.

The commentator had likened Harden to a problematic teammate.

"Listen, James, have you ever had those friends who had bad roommates? Over and over again they complained about their bad roommates. 'This guy’s terrible.' They never thought to be self-aware enough that they’re the bad roommate; they’re the problem," said Demeris.

"Hey, James, you're the problem," lashed out the commentator.

The star guard, who had a troubled exit from the Philadelphia 76ers, has been averaging 15 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over 5 games, all of which the Clippers lost.

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