James Harden has started off his season with the Philadelphia 76ers with a bang. Averaging about 33 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds for the first two games, Harden has been the standout player for the 76ers so far.
Given that the team was more or less led by Joel Embiid for the last two seasons, it is great to see another star in Harden step up for the 76ers in the first two games of the season. After struggling to put up incredible numbers in the last two seasons, ‘the Beard’ is back to putting up his MVP numbers this season as Embiid struggles to find his foot.
NBA Fans React To James Harden’s Incredible Physique
For the last couple of years, the words fitness and James Harden haven’t gone hand-to-hand, but things have surely changed drastically this season. After spending the last season with a bulkier and slower physique, the former MVP has transformed himself physically as he has lost a lot of weight.
This has led to him being a lot faster and better this season and being able to put up MVP-esque numbers for Philly in the first two games. Recently, many fans also reacted to Harden’s incredible physique this season.
FEAR THE BEARD!
— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) October 21, 2022
https://twitter.com/julianscapp/status/1583269215582453760
my boy back https://t.co/cd0aovo0kF
— drizzy (@clubmisery) October 21, 2022
THE REAL BACK https://t.co/b87LHaRkq9
— Popeyes spokesman (@Lilkennyp_23) October 21, 2022
It’s his team https://t.co/JPusrZYvHT
— Money (@MasterChefMoney) October 21, 2022
He looking more in shape than Embiid lol 🥴 https://t.co/SIVImN9E6K
— Brandan 👨🏾💻🎹🏁✝️ (@Curleone_) October 21, 2022
Its funny how when I said he clearly wasn't healthy last year I got a lotttt of pushback https://t.co/dtaaGkzZ3u
— Swish B (@theboy__B) October 21, 2022
https://twitter.com/Quntumechanics/status/1583270366822412289
LETS GOOOOO🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/lN3piEQSy1
— EyeOfCoree (@eyeofcoree) October 21, 2022
He’s back man idc https://t.co/UxCQ7Tvynj
— Himmy Neutron (@ClBuckets) October 21, 2022
Big problem! https://t.co/qpG2TVn9gH
— JAMIE.KINGPIN🤴 (@darealjaymz) October 21, 2022
Dont try ride the wave either , yall been talking crazy bout my guy https://t.co/ucUWNNIm75
— Howie Dewitt (@Shellz_iAm) October 21, 2022
Man took all of Embiids Juju. Tears 😭 https://t.co/Zi0YQRVXtO
— Sylvan (@Syixxn) October 21, 2022
MY GOAT IS BACK https://t.co/6xM2omCmJ2
— 22 (@mariochr4) October 21, 2022
WE BACKKKK 🖤❤️ #scaryhours https://t.co/vHJaPqAGCQ
— Diogo (@GoDiogo23) October 21, 2022
When he’s on he’s on. https://t.co/5WiJBWsArP
— rickirich (@rickirich11) October 21, 2022
Harden is certainly back at performing at his level best right now, as he is doing it all on the court. While ‘the Beard’ has been great for the two games, the 76ers are still not off to the mark, as other players in the team are off to a slow start.
But given that Harden is back to being his best and Embiid capable of being the MVP for the season, the 76ers might have cracked the code for their success. Much of it will still depend on how Harden can be explosive and dynamic in his playmaking down the stretch. Can Harden lead the 76ers to a championship this season?
