The most recent addition to the Philadelphia 76ers squad is James Harden. The 10-time All-Star was a part of the Brooklyn Nets before being traded to the 76ers. The Beard played 44 games for the Nets before joining another rival team in the Eastern Conference. 

Harden has been in the league for 13 years and has played for four teams so far. He won the Sixth Man of the Year award while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder and an MVP award back in 2018 with the Houston Rockets.

James Harden and his 100-pound weight loss

Now Harden, who will start the season with the Philadelphia 76ers, has fans going head over heels with his transformation. The Beard just lost 100lbs this off-season. When asked by the media how he accomplished this feat, he said by proper diet and rest. 

Harden was criticized last season for not being in shape. He also told the media about his regimen this summer: “And then for me, it’s strengthening my muscles, and gaining more muscle mass — which I’ve always had.”

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Harden averaged 21 PPG, 7.1 RPG, and 10.5 APG last season. But even after having a solid season, there were times when he just could not come through for his team. 

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The trio of Harden, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving was put together in the hopes of making a super team at the Brooklyn Nets. But injuries and players missing games due to personal reasons really derailed their chances to make a big splash last season. 

Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter on Harden’s transformation ahead of next season:

Eventually, the Nets pulled the trigger on the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade. Now Harden is paired up with 76ers star Joel Embiid. Embiid and Harden certainly have a chance to become a great one-two punch for the 76ers offense. Harden can score, rebound and create great opportunities for his teammates on offense.

Harden returning to his prime days

Harden’s impressive body transformation had fans chattering around the league and on social media. This offseason, the star declined a $47 million player option and instead opted into a two-year $68 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. 

There were times when The Beard was considered absolutely unguardable and players who were guarding Harden with their hands crossed back to avoid foul trouble. 

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Now with James Harden getting healthier this off-season, fans are hoping for the same unguardable player or even a glimpse of him this upcoming season with the 76ers.