WATCH: “You lucky we ain’t in the streets!” James Harden has HILARIOUS encounter with comedian Druski before NBA game

James Harden is widely regarded as one of the greatest scorers and shooting guards in NBA history.

WATCH: “You lucky we ain’t in the streets!” James Harden has HILARIOUS encounter with comedian Druski before NBA game

James Harden (Left) and Druski (Right) (via Open Source/X)

In an electrifying basketball game yesterday, James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Crypto.com Arena is no stranger to hosting stars, and yesterday’s matchup was no exception. Among the attendees was American comedian and actor Druski, also known by his real name Drew Desbordes, which added an extra layer of excitement to the arena.

Druski has gained widespread recognition for his sketch comedy, particularly through his venture “Coulda Been Records.” Notably, he has collaborated with a diverse array of musicians, featuring in a range of famous music videos. His impressive list of collaborators includes renowned artists such as Jack Harlow, Drake, Lil Yachty, and others.

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A viral moment occurred during the pre-game warm-up that involved comedian Druski and Clippers’ point guard, James Harden. A video of Druski was posted on his Instagram story, in which he was seen taunting the Clippers’ star. Druski said,

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You lucky we ain't in [the] streets.

In the video clip, James Harden is captured laughing, and he even shared the hilarious moment on his Instagram story. Despite his and the Clippers’ inability to secure a victory against an out-of-form Lakers team, Harden concluded the game with noteworthy individual stats. He recorded 15 points, four rebounds, nine assists, and one steal, but with five turnovers in a total of 38 minutes of.

James Harden wants to win an NBA championship before he retires

Los Angeles Clippers’ point guard, James Harden is widely regarded as one of the greatest scorers and shooting guards in NBA history. However, he is still yet to win his first NBA championship. He once came close in the 2011-2012 season but ultimately fell to the Miami Heat led by their “Big Three” of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.

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James Harden (via Sports Illustrated)

When questioned by Melissa Rohlin of Fox Sports about the significance of a championship for his legacy, Harden expressed his thoughts, saying:

Very important. It's been like that. I always want to give myself a chance to win. I know how very difficult that is. There's only one team standing at the end of the year. So, I'll continue to keep trying to do that.

The Clippers are flying this season, despite having a tough start with head coach Tyronn Lue initially failing to effectively combine his blend of superstars. With that now seemingly solved, the Clippers sit 4th in the Western Conference, giving Harden a chance to dream big. This season, he is until now averaging 17.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game.

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