Some fans of the Philadelphia 76ers might feel lukewarm about James Harden these days but he still has millions of fans.
And he just found out that he is incredibly beloved in the nation of China.
Harden is currently visiting that country as a way to spread awareness about basketball and raise the NBA’s profile.
He posted a lovely compilation of photos from his trip on his Twitter account, saying, “Finally made it back to China, long over due. The love is real!”
Finally made it back to China, long over due. The love is real! #Uno pic.twitter.com/qY4yAcRiJy
— James Harden (@JHarden13) August 10, 2023
Harden seems to be having a great time in China, and the fans are quite literally ecstatic to see him.
He was met with a mob of rabid fans when he landed the other day and even had a hard time getting through the mess of people to get to his transportation.
Harden is being treated like a rock star on his international trip.
Back home, his future is still in question.
Harden has allegedly demanded a trade from the 76ers, and he apparently wants to head west for the Los Angeles Clippers.
However, he made this demand weeks ago and nothing has come of it.
As the summer begins to wind down and training camps approach, Harden’s chance of going to the Clippers is getting smaller and smaller.
Now some people think he might be forced to suit up for the Sixers again when the new season kicks off.
Harden is going to soak up every minute of his time in China and the adoring fans who are so happy to see him.
When he gets back home to the States, he and his management team will have to hunker down and try to get a deal done.
