In the lawsuit, Harden is accused of being behind the assault and robbery of Malone Jr. in July 2016.
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"I know he's responsible for this. Why would these individuals attack me for taking up for the inner city?" questioned Malone Jr.
The fight allegedly started over a comment Malone Jr., the son of NBA legend Moses Malone, posted on Facebook about a basketball camp run by Harden.
In the post, Malone Jr. wrote, "Don't he make WAY more $ then (sic) Donald Driver???? But, he charging 249$ & the inner city kids have NO CHANCE to go to his camp. Hollywood Harden #Fact."
Why did he wait to add Harden to the lawsuit?
"Regardless of how the Houston Rockets are treating Moses and this case, Moses still has a deep respect for this organization and we weren't about to file a lawsuit against James Harden in the middle of such a great season for the Houston Rockets," said George Farah, Malone Jr.'s civil attorney.
Malone Jr. added he doesn't need the money and is ready to fight.
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"I would not risk my dad's legacy or risk my name over an allegation that I don't stand by and know is true," he said.
Four men have been charged with aggravated robbery for the attack.
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