NBA fans react to James Harden's viral statement

The LA Clippers are in Hawaii for training camp. They will play a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday at the University of Hawaii.

Golden State has been practicing at BYU on Hawaii's North Coast but will make the trip for this preseason game against its Pacific Division rival. It's unclear whether star point guards Steph Curry and James Harden will play, but All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard will not.

While speaking to reporters on Thursday, Harden made a viral statement about where he is physically right now.

“Coming into the season, I'll probably – probably not – be in the best shape I've had in 5, 6, 7 years,” Harden said. “I don’t really want to talk. I just want to go out and show it.”

Several major networks have picked up this quote from Harden, including ESPN.

Via ESPN: “Harden is ready to perform in LA 👀”

NBA fans reacted in the comments.

Via donavous: “Crazy how much hate a top 5 SG of all time gets”

About Skinnybets: “Hardening in shape is a frightening sight”

Via philapeno_24: “It will soon be scary hours out here”

About ____dj9: “”Can we get back rockets 30 per game 🥲

Via king_bru: “This is a contract year…he’s about to go crazy”

Harden also talked about being one of the players the NBA has had to adapt to.

“I’m one of those people that the NBA has had to adapt to,” Harden said when asked about adapting to the new NBA.

This quote also went viral and media outlets like Bleacher Report picked it up. As he begins 16th grade, Harden still receives a lot of media attention.

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