WATCH: “System Malfunction” – James Harden’s TERRIBLE airball after wiping shoes against Memphis Grizzlies calls for merciless trolling from fans

James Harden's on-court blunder has turned into a moment of humor and critique.

WATCH: “System Malfunction” – James Harden’s TERRIBLE airball after wiping shoes against Memphis Grizzlies calls for merciless trolling from fans

James Harden facing Marcus Smart (Via CBS Sports)

The Los Angeles Clippers’ newest star acquisition, James Harden, faced a moment of embarrassment and subsequent online trolling while playing against the Memphis Grizzlies, where his overconfidence led to an on-court blunder. The game, which was already intense, took a turn when Harden wiped both his shoes before taking on his defender.

What followed was a series of unfortunate events for Harden. He attempted a step-back three, which resulted in an airball, much to the shock of the audience and his teammates. The ball, caught by a teammate, was passed back to Harden. With the 24-second shot clock almost at its end, Harden tried to float it in but was brutally rejected by Bismack Biyombo.

The incident quickly caught the attention of fans and critics alike, leading to a barrage of comments and reactions on social media. Fans did not hold back, with tweets ranging from humorous to outright critical. The irony of Harden cockily wiping his shoes before such a miss did not escape the audience either.

This series of events is not the first time Harden has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. In previous games, he has been criticized for his performance, leading to a growing sentiment among fans and critics about his current form. Some fans expressed concern and disappointment, with the harsher ones speculating his career is finished.

Is this the downfall of the James Harden?

James Harden, once celebrated for his remarkable skills and contributions to the game, seems to be facing a challenging phase in his career. This incident against the Memphis Grizzlies is not an isolated one but part of a series of performances that have raised questions about his current form and future in the NBA.

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James Harden, the former Philadelphia guard, was heavily trolled for calling himself a ‘system’ as well. (Via Sports Illustrated)

The fans were quick to react to this mishap. Here are some reactions to X:

https://twitter.com/GSGtheOriginal/status/1723931264145850448
https://twitter.com/zaclmc/status/1723825787701211419

Most of the fans, if not all, are counting Harden out of championship contention too soon. He’s still new to the Clippers, and getting used to a new franchise might take some time and Harden has never failed to prove his mettle. However, the continued failures do prove to be a high mountain to climb for redemption. Only time will tell if James Harden can prove critics wrong once again.

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