NBA Fans Troll James Harden Over Video of Clippers Star Trying to Block Kawhi Leonard
Joseph Zucker@@JosephZucker
Featured Columnist IVMarch 21, 2024
James Harden momentarily let his intrusive thoughts win during the Los Angeles Clippers' 116-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
During the third quarter, Harden intentionally closed out on teammate Kawhi Leonard in the corner and attempted to block Leonard's three-point attempt. Fortunately for Los Angeles, the possession still ended in a made bucket after Harden found a wide-open Amir Coffey on the perimeter.
Some fans were left perplexed by what the 10-time All-Star was thinking.
Joe O @JoeFromStCloudThat's James Harden's hand attempting to block Kawhi Leonard's three-point attempt last night, which he missed <br><br>Positive: That's some of the best defense James Harden has ever played <br><br>Negative: Harden and Leonard are teammates <a href="https://t.co/dkFDncRdmH">pic.twitter.com/dkFDncRdmH</a>
Luke Dougherty @lukedougherty99Tbh Harden is just making sure Kawhi doesn't get used to an open look. He'll need to hit those contested j's in the playoffs. Championship level play by The Beard. <a href="https://t.co/7xWJoBi1z0">https://t.co/7xWJoBi1z0</a> <a href="https://t.co/wjN9R8Ox5l">pic.twitter.com/wjN9R8Ox5l</a>
Harden told reporters he was generally trying to lighten the mood in the locker room and give the team something to laugh about.
It's not totally unheard of for Harden to be covertly working as a sleeper agent against his own team; it's just that it's typically reserved for whenever he has requested a trade or in the postseason.
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