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And this hour, it's all about the return of James Hardin.

The big story in sports Hardin in a Brooklyn uniform coming back to Houston.

And he was greeted by a chorus of boo.

The boo birds were out.

We react to that.

And more, it's coming your way right now.

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Charlie, this hour comes from ProBouncy Ball, the much-anticipated, much-talked-about return of James Hardin to the scene of the crime.

As Hardin forced his way out of a Rockettes uniform.

Hardin said he, before the game that he had hoped, he would be received with warmth

and his return to Texas in the spot that he called home for all those seasons.

Now, the Rockets who are miserable right now on the court, their coach, Stephen Silas, said he expected the crowd to cheer.

Hardin said, I hope I'm received with love prior to the game.

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