James Harden joins LeBron James in elite company in win after launching unreal ‘Metamorphosis’ sneaker

Clippers star James Harden turned heads around after his recent performance against the Atlanta Hawks, followed by his recent shoe deal.

James Harden joins LeBron James in elite company in win after launching unreal ‘Metamorphosis’ sneaker

James Harden

The Los Angeles Clippers were on a three-game winning streak before the All-Star break began. However, things have changed for the Clippers since then.

Norman Powell has been struggling with an injury, logging just nine minutes since the All-Star break. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard has managed his injury but hasn’t been playing at full capacity. The only constant for the Clippers this season has been James Harden, delivering consistently since the start of the 2024-25 campaign.

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Harden made an All-Star appearance this season while showing flashes of his playing days in Houston. Harden achieved another milestone in his storied career on Friday night when he faced the Atlanta Hawks.

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Harden has played the third-most games in NBA history with 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists. Only LeBron James and Oscar Robertson possess more, with Harden joining an elite company of star players.

Harden, who is averaging 8.7 assists per game this season, is just as vital for playmaking as he is for scoring points. After the All-Star break, Harden is averaging 25.8 points per game, sharing the scoring load with Ivica Zubac.

On the other hand, Harden is garnering attention for his off-the-court activities, too. He recently launched his unique Adidas Metamorphosis sneaker, which has become popular amongst NBA fans.

James Harden’s Adidas Harden Vol. 9 features a lucky green shell symbolic of St. Patrick’s Day. All six “Metamorphosis” sneakers were released on March 15th via adidas.com and shops, just in time for March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day. To top it of, Harden donned his new shoes against the Hawks on Friday and capped a win for his side.

James Harden makes a lavish entry for his game against Hawks

As the Los Angeles Clippers’ stars gathered at State Farm Arena for their match, it was difficult to deny that James Harden stole the show. The 2018 NBA MVP has always been renowned for his showy attire, but this time, Harden raised eyebrows with his wonderfully luxurious ride.

Harden arrived at the game in a custom Maserati, which looked to be an MC20. He took to his X account to flaunt his ride for the game.

Can’t be out here mismatch… #Uno. ‘Metamorphosis’ available globally tomorrow.

James Harden wrote on X

His attractive whip was part of a promotional drive to spread the news about the release of his latest Adidas shoe. Indeed, Harden went off on Friday, leading the Clippers to a decisive 121-98 road victory. Harden and company advanced to 37-30 following Friday’s triumph. They return to action against the Charlotte Hornets at home on Sunday.

James Harden made another record during Hawks matchup

Harden continues to be one of the NBA’s best players, and he made history versus the Atlanta Hawks. While the Clippers dominated the Hawks in the third quarter, Harden passed Elvin Hayes and drew closer to Moses Malone at No. 11 in the NBA scoring list. He started the game with 27,291 points and needed 23 more to pass Hayes (27,313 points). Harden scored 25 points in the game.

How high may Harden rise in this ranking before the end of the year? It appears that he will pass Malone on this ranking at some stage this season. However, getting into the top ten may have to wait until the following year for the future Hall of Famer. Because Carmelo Anthony is around 900 points ahead of him on the list.