Debate Sparked by James Harden’s Outrageous Gesture

Because of his on-court skill and off-court scandals, James Harden has always been a fascinating figure in the NBA. Harden provoked controversy with a dubious celebration during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers, in addition to cementing his legacy by overtaking Oscar Robertson on the all-time scoring list.

When the Clippers entered the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night, they won 116-102 because of their performance. The game was more than simply basketball, though. James Harden was in the spotlight, but not for all the right reasons.

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Harden made a deep jumper and celebrated with less than five minutes remaining in the third quarter. This celebration was no ordinary one. The seasoned guard made a contentious move that might get him in hot water by pointing to his left index finger. In a video that a user posted on X, he was seen imitating the motion of a gun trigger.

The NBA community would undoubtedly remember many things from the previous season if they had a sight of it. Let’s review if you haven’t already. Ja Morant of the Grizzlies was punished by the league for 25 games after displaying a phony firearm in one of his Instagram Live broadcasts. Following his comeback, he dunked and did a similar motion in the air during a game against the Pelicans. Later on, though, it became clear that he was really doing the “Rock Ya Hips” move.

When it comes to discipline, the NBA is notoriously harsh and has no tolerance for noncompliance. James Harden ought to have exercised more caution because Adam Silver and Co. might impose hefty fines for noncompliance. Despite the purported issue, Harden had a successful night and added a new achievement to his list of achievements.

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