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“He’d Be a Toothpick”: 10X NBA All-Star Loses 100 Pounds During off Season, Leaving NBA World in Utter Disbelief

Published 09/26/2022, 12:50 PM EDT

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There is no denying that Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is one of the biggest superstars in the league. He once belonged to the talented trio of Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and himself playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Moreover, he was also often regarded as the most talented out of the three.

However, many believe his off-court activities have hindered his growth as a basketball superstar. Harden is regularly criticized for his off-court lifestyle which includes eating unhealthy and partying.

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It seems the 10-time All-Star is looking for redemption this season. According to reports, the former All-Star has lost a lot of weight which has left fans on the Internet bamboozled. 

Fans on Twitter react to the latest update surrounding James Harden

Former MVP James Harden is looking to be in his best shape this season. A while ago, reports confirmed that the former MVP is ready to take a pay cut to help his team sign good players. Now, according to reports, he has lost 100 pounds which has left fans on Twitter in utter disbelief. 

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Here are some of the best reactions.

As the above reactions suggest, some fans have been wondering about James Harden‘s initial weight last season. He made the blockbuster move from the Brooklyn Nets to the Philadelphia 76ers last season.

Philly’s early exit from the playoffs last season

Needless to say, wherever he goes, he carries all his haters along. Despite having a good team with players like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers failed to make it far into the playoffs.

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They faced Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Embiid faced an injury and the team clearly struggled.

They failed to advance further as the Heat beat them 4-2. Harden averaged 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 7.0 assists. On the other hand, Jimmy Butler lead the Heat from the front. He averaged 27.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. (Source: basketballreference.com)

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Abhinava is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication. Abhinava has been following NBA for the past 6 years and is a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry.
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