Sure, things seem to be going great in Philly, but the Nets have a cautionary tale to tell about that most mercurial of figures, James Harden, and it boils down to this: don’t fart in front of James Harden. As Nets fans now know, the slightest imperfection, the faintest blemish, even a whiff of human frailty will send this man running for the hills. So enjoy him now — soak up every second of this glorious honeymoon phase — for it will all come crashing down soon enough.

That said, Ben Simmons, would you mind just suiting up and playing in ONE game for this team? Please. PLEASE?!?!

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