How James Harden's Career Was Destroyed | The Real Story Behind The Beard's Decline

Once upon a time in the Summer of 2020, James Harden was on top of the basketball world. He was the face of the Houston Rockets, he was one of the best players in the league, and most importantly, he was an iron man with health. His prime seemed like it would continue for the indefinite future. Then, Harden gained weight, dealt with a string of hamstring injuries, and grew beef with his teammates. How is it possible that one player could go from a superstar talent on offense in 2020, to struggling to average 20 points per game in the 2022 playoffs? Why is Harden dealing with these injuries when in the past, he seemed immune to it? Does Harden bear the responsibility, or were there other factors that came into play? This is how James Harden destroyed his career.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:52 - Past Wear and Tear on Legs
04:29 - 2020 Playoffs, Harden Wants Out
04:59 - Harden’s Shows Up to 2020-21 Season Overweight
05:37 - Short Offseason
06:17 - The Beard Wants Out
06:46 - Harden Traded to Brooklyn
07:09 - 2020-21 MVP Campaign
08:29 - Hamstring Injuries
10:08 - Harden’s Partying History
12:26 - No Worries Just Yet
13:02 - 2021 Playoffs - Round One Vs Boston
14:18 - More Hamstring Problems
15:28 - Harden’s Rushed Return
17:30 - The Consequences of His Return
18:30 - Harden Out Of Shape - Again
19:17 - 2021-22 Season in Brooklyn
21:02 - Harden Grows Frustrated
22:07 - Harden Traded to Philly
22:54 - A Fantastic Beginning
23:27 - The Beard is Better With Rest
25:15 - 2022 Playoffs
26:29 - Conclusion