James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers is currently taking a vacation, but it’s a work trip.
He is in China, spreading awareness about basketball and the NBA and changing the lives of multiple fans.
Harden has been treated like a rock star since arriving in the nation and he has also had some very interesting interactions with his followers.
A video shared by Overtime, via PjfPerformance, shows Harden playing one-on-one basketball with some Chinese fans during a practice session.
For the most part, Harden went easy on the players and had some fun with them but he also did show some of his legitimately impressive handles and skills.
James Harden playing vs campers in China 🤞 (via @PjfPerformance) pic.twitter.com/VZuKs4TGyQ
— Overtime (@overtime) August 12, 2023
For the young fans, this is probably going to be a moment that they think about for years.
It might even inspire some of them to pursue a career in basketball, either in the NBA or another league.
That is partly the point of Harden’s trip to the country.
Harden also gets a nice break from all of the speculation and drama that surrounds his career currently.
He demanded a trade from the Sixers at the start of free agency but, so far, the team hasn’t shipped him away.
Harden wants to play for the Los Angeles Clippers but the 76ers are hesitant to agree to any deal that they’re not very excited about.
So as the summer winds down and training camp approaches, there is a growing chance of Harden remaining in Philadelphia.
When Harden’s trip to China ends, he will have to come home and deal with the situation he has gotten himself into.
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