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One can almost sense an ocean of love for James Harden in China, and the star of the NBA is making sure that this is propagated far and wide. The celebrities’ post caught a little bit of that magic he felt during the trip: he was seated on the back of a swift pink sports car while hordes were snapping pictures of the moment. The bright lights and the glowing bridge must have already imparted a cinematic feel to the place, and Harden chose to match his caption to that spirit: “You guys never cease to amaze me, every time feels like the first time. I just hope you know the love is reciprocated. Let’s enjoy the rest of this trip!”
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While the picture elicited reactions, the comment section became somewhat of a spectacle. One user humorously noted what they considered to be a spelling error in Harden’s caption: “Whose gonna tell Harden that he misspelled cease😂🔥.” The replies were funnier than the original comment: Someone wrote, “Not all NBA players use ChatGPT for their captions just Shai 🤣.” An additional fan chimed in, “He didn’t 😭,” as if defending Harden’s grammar was a personal mission.
Most others were just too busy going lit over the moment to care about the typos. “Damn shit look like a movie fr,” another user said, resonating with the cinematic energy of the post. One fan even declared, “This is why you better than Dwyane Wade😤😤,” which possibly could have turned into an all-out debate had the replies continued.
Some fans were not very into basketball-related rivalries. Others had no troubles worshipping the God. “Man I used to have a crush on you,” confessed one user, while another kept it simple: “I love you bro anthem the gym please.” Hard as nails on both sides of the court and with a sharp sense of style, Harden continues to give the ladies.
Then there was the one who took the post from a whole different perspective—literally. “My first inclination is to read things in my native language of isiZulu,” they articulated, “So you can imagine what I read this is.” It was a reminder of Harden’s far-reaching influence, for fans from all over will have their own interpretations of his posts.
The pink sports car boldly emblazoned with “V9” diverted some attention from Harden, with its loud color and sleek design clever enough to keep up with the towering stature of Harden. Alongside it was an illuminated bridge against the dark sky that only served to heighten the mood of the dream-like moment. immediately it was no longer just about hardcore photography; it was about defining a mood of which Harden was very much a part.
More and more apparent as the trip rolls by, the entire intention of Harden being there is not just to play basketball but to connect, celebrate, and simply absorb every ounce of affection being poured his way. From what his postings reveal, these fans are willing and ready to throw it back at him, whether it be from the pink car, from the glowing dirt, or just from Harden, Harden. That moment was definitely for the books.
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And for those who are already debating on the spelling of “cease,” perhaps Harden is so engrossed in having fun that he did not even notice.
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