Houston Firecrackers star James Harden was back in the bubble for less than a day before a post shared by the group of the NBA scoring leader using a “Thin Blue Line” mask received major backlash.
Harden didnt take a trip with the rest of his team to Orlando last week following speculation that he had actually contracted COVID-19, along with teammate Russell Westbrook, who validated himself on social media early this week that he evaluated favorable.
But on Thursday the Rockets shared an image validating that Harden was back.
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Rather of hyping fans up about his arrival, the post was consulted with heavy criticism after it revealed Harden wearing a mask illustrating a popular pro-police sign.
” For the love of GOD tell me James Harden isnt wearing a mask called the blue patriot,” one user stated on Twitter.
The NBA also shared the post.
Singer Trey Songz was amongst the critics who shared the picture on his social networks with the caption “This certified clown s–. Ill say it for everybody who scared to. FOH”
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I believe the world saw it,” he said. Harden is on track to win his third consecutive scoring title. Hes averaging 34.4 points, well ahead of second-place Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. Beal, who isnt taking part in the reboot due to the fact that of an injury, finished the season balancing 30.5 points.
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He would become the seventh player in NBA history to win a minimum of 3 consecutive scoring crowns, joining George Mikan, Neil Johnston, Wilt Chamberlain, George Gervin, Michael Jordan and Kevin Durant.
Harden has not been understood to be outspoken about political matters however on Thursday he told reporters that he thought that the protests that followed the death of George Floyd represented a “powerful” message.
” The method the city much like rallied, it was fantastic. I believe the world saw it,” he stated. “The march and whatever that were meaning is extremely powerful.”
Harden is on track to win his third consecutive scoring title. Hes balancing 34.4 points, well ahead of second-place Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. Beal, who isnt taking part in the restart because of an injury, ended up the season averaging 30.5 points.
The Associated Press added to this report.
Rap Artist Young Thug, a good friend of Hardens, likewise wrote on Twitter: “he dont have web so he undoubtedly dont understand whats right or wrong if he published something thats versus US.”
