Jarrett Allen understood why the Nets traded a role player like him (and other players and draft picks) to get a star like James Harden.
“In all honesty, I would say I would do it, I’m not going to lie,” Allen said.
In the months since, Allen has approached Harden’s level, which is why the Cavaliers center will replace an injured Harden in the All-Star game.
NBA release:
“Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden on Team LeBron in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.”
Allen is a perfectly fine choice. As Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, Celtics wing Jaylen Brown and Raptors forward Pascal Siakam would have been.
