The NBA season is just kicking off, and the drama is already in full go. One of the most discussed stories of the offseason was the prominent trade that moved James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers. This move has created a powerhouse team, with Harden teaming up with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook.

Yet, Harden hasn’t made his Clippers debut. He’s on the sidelines, coping with a hamstring injury that plagued him for most of last season. As he bides his time to join his new teammates on the court, he’s become a hot topic of discussion. Sports commentator Skip Bayless, known for his outspoken and often infuriating opinions, has been particularly vocal in his critique. 

Skip Bayless slamming James Harden

Skip Bayless again stirred the pot. This time, his target is James Harden, the latest addition to the Los Angeles Clippers. Bayless, a self-proclaimed Dallas Mavericks fan and critic of the Clippers, took to X to voice his disapproval of Harden. As the Clippers faced off against the Lakers, Harden was on the bench in street clothes. Despite not being in action, he caught Bayless’ attention. Bayless wrote, “James Harden is already messing up the Clippers, and he’s just sitting on the bench in street clothes.”

The Clippers lost to the Lakers 130-125 in overtime that night. Bayless hinted at a need for more commitment from Harden toward his new team and a seeming reluctance to play alongside his star teammates. Bayless pointed out that this is Harden’s fourth team in less than two years, which shows his lack of commitment toward any particular team. Bayless even predicted that he would leave the Clips if things started to go awry.

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The Reason Behind Bayless’ Criticism 

Skip Bayless’ criticism of James Harden is also rooted in his views on Harden’s work ethic, fitness, and nutrition. Bayless has pointed out Harden’s tendency to play his way into game shape rather than maintaining his fitness during the offseason. This perspective, according to Bayless, reflects a lack of perseverance and discipline.

Bayless has expressed his disappointment in James Harden’s career trajectory. While he acknowledged Harden’s past successes, Bayless has been critical of his recent decisions and performance. He’s even gone as far as to suggest that Harden is on the edge of exiting the league. This is not only a quеstion mark to Hardеn’s commitmеnt to his tеam and thе gamе but also spoils his potential impact on thе Clippеrs’ pеrformancе this ongoing sеason.

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Baylеss’ post on X has put up a livеly discussion. His rеmarks about Harden’s work еthic and carееr progress have startеd dеbatеs among fans and analysts. But what about you? What’s your pеrspеctivе on this? 

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