Kevin McHale unveils James Harden's 'fat' camp and firing tactics / News - Basketnews.com

James Harden's former coach in Houston, Kevin McHale, slammed him for his physical condition: "He was fat and didn't feel like playing."

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Former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale didn't hold back his criticism of James Harden amidst the ongoing trade talks with the Philadelphia 76ers.

McHale, who was let go by the Rockets during the 2015-16 season after a slow start, claimed that Harden had premeditated intentions for certain situations.

The 65-year-old went on to suggest that Harden had orchestrated a plan to lead to his firing, particularly recalling an incident where Harden was benched in the fourth quarter of Game 6 against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2015 Western Conference semifinals.

"The next year, he came to camp, he was fat and didn't feel like playing, and I got fired 11 games into the season. He had a plan," McHale said, via Heavy Sports.

The Boston Celtics legend helmed the Rockets for five seasons, amassing a record of 193 wins and 130 losses, including a postseason log of 13 wins and 16 losses.

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