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Two MVP candidates exchanged shots at each other. Giannis Antetokounmpo criticized James Harden’s game following the All-Star Game, saying Team Giannis looked for option in offense by giving the ball to the player who is guarded by the Beard, indirectly criticizing his defense.

The Rockets’ superstar had his own response. Harden said that being seven feet tall and running and just dunking takes no skill at all:

“I wish I could just run … and was 7 feet and run and just dunk. Like, that takes no skill at all. I gotta actually learn how to play basketball, how to have skill, you know? I’d take that any day.”

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Kendrick Perkins thinks the beef between two superstars is good for the league: