James Harden has been the man of the hour around the NBA for the past couple of weeks and not for the best reasons. First, his desire to leave the Houston Rockets was all over the news, then, him holding out of practice to party in Las Vegas caused plenty of controversies, and now, his shape ahead of the start of the season has left a lot to be desired.
We all know that Harden likes to have a good time when he’s off the clock. Then again, he showed up to the Rockets’ training camplooking massive and most people just can’t understand how he put up so much weight in just a couple of months.
Harden’s belly has been a subject of controversy ies for the past couple of years and him showing up kind of bulked up to the start of the season is now a common trend. Then again, it seems like this time he just crossed the line.
James Harden in action tonight. �� pic.twitter.com/IUoZuRgRRI
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 16, 2020
That’s why people around the world even thought that the pictures posted of Harden on Twitter were fake of edits, as no one could fathom just how much weight he had put up in little-to-no time. Check out the funniest memes and reactions here.
Who’s That? Funniest Memes And Reactions From Fat James Harden
James Harden when he hits a stepback 3 pic.twitter.com/ESDSuKR9QI
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) December 16, 2020
James Harden And1 Mixtape pic.twitter.com/rCiGnmThDQ
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) December 16, 2020
As someone who has also put on some Pandemic Pounds™️/Covid Curves™️ and loves showing up late to work, I’d like to thank James Harden. Representation matters.
— sreekar (@sreekyshooter) December 16, 2020
James Harden treating his body like christian bale trying to win an Oscar pic.twitter.com/W96Egwrulp
— Joey Devine (@JoeyDevine) December 16, 2020
James Harden on the fast break pic.twitter.com/fYLpUd7ahG
— Jimmy (@jimmy_koski) December 16, 2020
James Harden, an inspiration to every desi uncle out there pic.twitter.com/ybUxKqulCm
— kishan �� (@_kishanmistry) December 16, 2020
James Harden and Kendrick Perkins when they see each other pic.twitter.com/ZXWztXrb32
— Portuguese Prince ���� (@rahhimk_15) December 16, 2020
James Harden has evolved into James Hamburger �� pic.twitter.com/uEihuih7M1
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) December 16, 2020
James Harden starting to look like Kendrick Perkins #Rockets pic.twitter.com/15KXclCLtz
— StateLine Sports (@statelinesportz) December 16, 2020
2020 James Harden giving off 2013 Eddie Lacy vibes. pic.twitter.com/PQk5894SB1
— Matt (@MShadows17) December 16, 2020
we’re overreacting to player empowerment bc the james harden “ill eat until you trade me” move is clearly an outlier
— ☕netw3rk (@netw3rk) December 16, 2020
James “I’ll lose the weight on company time” Harden is the most likeable and relatable version of James Harden
— Daman Rangoola (@damanr) December 16, 2020
Plot Twist: James Harden is still holding out and Rick Ross is filling in for now pic.twitter.com/yWnWnNc1nz
— Tyler Mills������ (@tylermills151) December 16, 2020
James Harden managed to transform to Kendrick Perkins pic.twitter.com/VY9He8cYsd
— PMT memes (@PardonMyMeme) December 16, 2020
Rick Ross trending on Twitter because of James Harden pic.twitter.com/4RKTLA3moL
— Supplying Pressure Tv (@Supplynpressure) December 16, 2020
Houston Rockets James Harden says he will continue to eat Philly Cheesesteaks non-stop until he’s traded there, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/BxJZy5G4TF
— BubbleWoj (@BubbleWoj) December 16, 2020
JAMES HARDEN BUBBA WHEN YOU SAY YOU BRINGING SOMETHING NEW TO YOUR GAME THIS YEAR I DIDNT KNOW YOU MEAN YOU ARE BRINGING THE CHARLES BARKLEY EATING CHEESEBURGER GAME TO YOUR GAME THIS YEAR. pic.twitter.com/CWVQuoRWpd
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) December 16, 2020
Obviously, there’s no need to body-shame no one, and being overweight is nothing to make jokes about. Nonetheless, when you’re an NBA superstar making tens of millions of dollars per year, people would expect that you’d take care of your body, especially with the start of the season just around the corner.
This kind of behavior is why some people still doubt James Harden’s drive, will, and determination to compete at the highest level and win an NBA championship. Hopefully, he’ll put basketball first and foremost before it’s too late.
