Kendrick Perkins Explains How James Harden’s Stripper Habit Hurt The Thunder In The 2012 Finals

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James Harden’s private life got put on blast this offseason, when he was spotted at strip clubs and parties instead of being with his team and preparing for the new season.

Needless to say, these past few months have really tanked Harden’s reputation, and many find themselves doubting what he’ll be able to do with the Nets.

But his attraction to the wild side is not exactly a new phenomenon. In an appearance on the “All The Smoke” podcast, Kendrick Perkins, who once played with Harden on the Thunder, revealed that his off-court habits may have actually hurt his team in the 2012 Finals.

“Man, James ain’t give a s*** and you know why,” Perk said … “Motherf***ing King of Diamonds and everything cut a hole in his hands.

In San Antonio, you didn’t have a damn thing to do,” Perkins added. “S***, we got to motherf***ing Miami, it was every-motherf***ing-thing to do. We couldn’t get that motherf***ker to buy a bucket in that motherf***er.”

Harden averaged just 12.4 points per game that series, shooting just 37% from the field. While much of that can be attributed to nervousness and the staunch defense of Miami, it seems Harden’s partying addiction might have also played a role.

Unfortunately, we’ll never get a true answer on that one. But if James ever wants to redeem himself, and recover his legacy, he’s going to have to go all-in on basketball and start winning where it counts the most.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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