Debate Sparked by James Harden’s Outrageous Gesture

Because of his on-court skill and off-court scandals, James Harden has always been a fascinating figure in the NBA. Harden provoked controversy with a dubious celebration during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers, in addition to cementing his legacy by overtaking Oscar Robertson on the all-time scoring list. When the Clippers entered the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night, they won 116-102 because of their performance. The game was more than simply basketball, though. James Harden was in the spotlight, but not for all the right reasons. pic.twitter.com/hhsgkiFQ2n — am (@wootangclann07) January 20, 2025 Harden made a deep jumper and celebrated with less than five minutes remaining in the third quarter. This celebration was no ordinary one. The seasoned guard made a contentious move that might get him in hot water by pointing to his left index finger. In a video that a user posted on X, he was seen imitating the motion of a gun trigger. The NBA community would undoubtedly remember many things from the previous season if they had a sight of it. Let’s review if you haven’t already. Ja Morant of the Grizzlies was punished by the league for 25 games after displaying a phony firearm...