Years from now or maybe even decades hence 2023 will have provided two of the biggest “What Ifs?” in basketball and baseball, and in New York sports history.
James Harden dropped 29 points in his first game back in Brooklyn since his blockbuster trade a year ago that signaled the end of the Nets Big 3 era. He added six rebounds and six assists as he shrugged all the boos he received and helped the Philadelphia 76ers to beat his former team, 101-98, on Saturday night at Barclays Center.
If he wins Sunday, Reid s second Super Bowl ring could put an extra line item on a résumé that is contending to be among the Rushmore of all-time NFL coaches.