Reporter asks Nick Nurse "Do You Want James Harden Back?"

[Pachinko_]

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I love when you catch someone off guard with a legit question and to buy their brain extra time to process and come up with an answer to the question which both parties know is a lie they repeat said question.

Αt least he was good enough not to break eye contact, that is the hallmark of a good liar.
He did pretend to lift his socks tho, that would be his tell on the poker table.

[WillyJakkz]

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I love when you catch someone off guard with a legit question and to buy their brain extra time to process and come up with an answer to the question which both parties know is a lie they repeat said question.

Αt least he was good enough not to break eye contact, that is the hallmark of a good liar.
He did pretend to lift his socks tho, that would be his tell on the poker table.

Yeah right! Great catch!

[Lalouie]

all i took away from this is that d***of a reporter who interupted him with a demanding combative attitude

[WillyJakkz]

Pun intended, footage of Nick Nurse dodging that question. The 1st shoe was "Do you want James Harden back" the 2nd was "You didn't answer the question"

[Rainwater]

I fail to understand how this was a bad question, it's a legit question. And the reporter was right, Nurse didn't really answer the question even after being called out for not doing so.

[Rainwater]

all i took away from this is that d***of a reporter who interupted him with a demanding combative attitude

How?

[Mickey8]

There is nothing wrong with that question. I would ask him the same about Embiid, a proven under performer in the play off's.

[Lalouie]

I fail to understand how this was a bad question, it's a legit question. And the reporter was right, Nurse didn't really answer the question even after being called out for not doing so.

i didnt say it was a bad question. it's the reporter's ATTITUDE

[Rainwater]

I fail to understand how this was a bad question, it's a legit question. And the reporter was right, Nurse didn't really answer the question even after being called out for not doing so.

i didnt say it was a bad question. it's the reporter's ATTITUDE

He told him the truth though, Nurse didn't answer the question he dodged it the first time. And he really didn't answer the question the second time either. In what way could the reporter say, "you didn't answer the question", which he didn't, without coming off as rude?

[xAIRNESSx]

I think Nurse was just caught off guard that a reporter would interrupt him to ask a stupid question.

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I love when you catch someone off guard with a legit question and to buy their brain extra time to process and come up with an answer to the question which both parties know is a lie they repeat said question.

Αt least he was good enough not to break eye contact, that is the hallmark of a good liar.
He did pretend to lift his socks tho, that would be his tell on the poker table.

Yeah, Mike Caro did specifically write about lifting ones socks at the poker table in his book.

[cam24thomas]

So unprofessional. Just a horrible reporter on this clip. Reporters don’t generally interrupt the person they interview

Reporters interrupted the ex-President that's for sure

[Potential]

all i took away from this is that d***of a reporter who interupted him with a demanding combative attitude

How?

Lol man got interrupted the first time and then Nurse was about to answer as you see him nodding and was looking like he was about to say "yes" before being interrupted again with "you didn't answer the question" as he was about to answer the question

[celticfan42487]

I fail to understand how this was a bad question, it's a legit question. And the reporter was right, Nurse didn't really answer the question even after being called out for not doing so.

i didnt say it was a bad question. it's the reporter's ATTITUDE

That's the attitude someone should be given for dodging a question.

Same as we should do for politicians.

Cut the BS and non statements.

I'm guessing though Nurse only gave a non answer at first because he was trying to figure out what he could say about someone who was a free agent at the time given the CBA.

But yeah in the end, he dodged the question then he should be given attitude and immediately called out for it. No one wants doormat reporters or you might as well just let ChatGPT write your articles for you based on empty platitudes.

[Savage_Mode]

Lots of Philly fans and reporters think they’re Badasses but they aren’t at all.

[jkvonny]

BTW, Sixers are dumb for firing Rivers. Rivers a good coach.
Nurse , too a as well.

Good luck with Harden and Embiid!

[DS17]

If harden leaves, Philly is f*****d

[Xatticus]

I fail to understand how this was a bad question, it's a legit question. And the reporter was right, Nurse didn't really answer the question even after being called out for not doing so.

The question was improper and unprofessional. Further, it betrays the intelligence of the individual asking it. A journalist with integrity wouldn't launch into an introductory press conference for a new hire by trying to paint him into a corner.

It is not Nick Nurse's job to make personnel decisions or to question such decisions made by his employers, especially in a public forum. He couldn't answer affirmatively unless he knew for certain that Harden would be returning, but nobody but Harden has access to such information until he makes a decision on his player option. The only proper response was evasion. The reporter knew this in advance and fired the second barrel immediately in anticipation. It's a textbook example of journalistic douchebaggery.

[jirrit]

So unprofessional and rude. Just a horrible reporter on this clip

I don't know how this unprofessional or rude, its a real question. And there are just some cities that ask hard nose question Philiy is one of them.

"that doesn't answer the question"

Like bruh, you're a reporter get over yourself.

There are just some cities filled with a-holes and Philly is one of them Reason why I'd never move to that part of the country and why I smack my head on the desk when I find out a client is from there and I'll have to deal with them.

did he ask what he thought of Harden as a player?

[eyeatoma]

I fail to understand how this was a bad question, it's a legit question. And the reporter was right, Nurse didn't really answer the question even after being called out for not doing so.

The question was improper and unprofessional. Further, it betrays the intelligence of the individual asking it. A journalist with integrity wouldn't launch into an introductory press conference for a new hire by trying to paint him into a corner.

It is not Nick Nurse's job to make personnel decisions or to question such decisions made by his employers, especially in a public forum. He couldn't answer affirmatively unless he knew for certain that Harden would be returning, but nobody but Harden has access to such information until he makes a decision on his player option. The only proper response was evasion. The reporter knew this in advance and fired the second barrel immediately in anticipation. It's a textbook example of journalistic douchebaggery.

This, as much as it's a legit question, Nurse can't answer that question. Puts the team into too many uncomfortable situations, and is definitely not the first impression you want to make with both your bosses sitting next to you. Howard Eskin is a complete **** who tries to get these sound bites so he can talk on his radio show. He has done this with Larry Brown, Mo Cheeks, Brett Brown, Doc, and everyone in between. Nurse handled it as well as you could.