The most influential players in the NBA are not only because of their outstanding skills, but also because of their unique marks, such as James' headband, Curry's braces, etc. In a major league full of talents, Harden's beard can be regarded as a unique symbol.
Discussions about Harden’s beard have always been talked about by fans. In American and Western culture, beards represent strength, and men with beards can also increase their charm.
In addition, Harden's beard has many unexpected uses. When he was exposed to high-intensity and high-quality games, he was surprised to find that his beard could also cause fouls. When a strong defensive player touches his beard, the beard becomes a major weapon of destruction for him, forcing the opponent to commit a "physical contact" foul.
When Harden became famous, he received a sneaker endorsement contract from the global sports brand Adidas. This contract worth 200 million US dollars includes Harden's beard, which means that since he accepted the contract, the right to cut and grow his beard no longer belongs to him. Therefore, Harden’s beard is probably the most expensive beard in the world.
In addition to his big beard and his iconic step-back jump shot, his celebration after scoring a goal is also a little "weird" than others.
His celebration seemed to be imitating frying a steak or pancakes. No wonder the fans named this action cooking. Harden himself said that he likes this name very much because it means that his performance will flourish.
In fact, along the way, from being unknown when he first entered the NBA, to being criticized by fans for his slow reaction, defensive eyes, and inaccurate three-pointers, he has also been confused and questioned. Himself, but fortunately he persisted. He suffered from severe asthma as a child and never thought he would one day have a place in the league.
He did not perform well and after being ignored by the fans, he trained alone. With unremitting efforts, he finally made a name for himself in the Rockets and became the team's well-deserved star. Scoring and even winning games became commonplace.
When the Rockets played against the Trail Blazers in an away game in March this year, Harden's two three-pointers in the last three minutes completely stunned the opponent, and ultimately helped the team win 115: 111 thrilling victory. And this kind of playing ability is only his normal level, which shows his absolute leadership in the team.
Many Chinese fans are Rockets fans. Some people say it is because of the big devil Zhou Qi, but some people say that the Rockets have a bearded man. More interesting. It is true that James Harden's charm has attracted the attention of a large number of Chinese fans. What do you think of this issue?