James Harden’s tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers is off to a rough start… so much so that even opposing broadcasters are getting in on the fun.
Harden posted just 11 points on 12 shots and three assists in a 105–101 loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon. One sequence really summed up his poor play, though. In the first quarter, Harden went into isolation mode, wiping off the soles of his shoes before attempting a half-hearted stepback three that missed everything.
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Harden then got the ball back after PJ Tucker snatched the offensive rebound, drove past Desmond Bane and had his floater easily rejected by Bismack Biyombo.
That elicited quite the reaction from the Grizzlies broadcast team, which seemed to enjoy Harden’s struggles.
BIZNESS. HE ON THAT @bismackbiyombo pic.twitter.com/JGoGhXHtYc
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) November 12, 2023
Of course, Harden is a fairly easy target at the moment, particularly after his “I am the system” comments following his acquisition by the Clippers. It doesn’t help that the Clippers are now 0–4 with Harden suiting up for the team, and he has topped 15 points just once. Naturally, that has meant plenty of jokes from fans trolling the embattled star.
James Harden: “I AM THE SYSTEM”
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) November 12, 2023
the system:
pic.twitter.com/O5ue5ztdvz
He really thinks he still in 2017 https://t.co/UuHoLQWfGu
— J 👑👑 (@Jaay243) November 13, 2023
The way the commentators laughed I—😭😂 https://t.co/KHxtLQdsiI
— Carmen (@Bunz_) November 13, 2023
Harden hooping like an old man https://t.co/PWbHpeY1I4
— nelson (@chiclematicao) November 13, 2023
The foot wipe should've told us how this was about to go 😂😂 https://t.co/FbcKJh3MQG
— saanthedon (@Saanthedon1) November 13, 2023
The system is DOWN https://t.co/oP5hc1qDzQ
— Alex Moriconi (@and1GS) November 13, 2023
