After battling injuries for the past two seasons, James Harden is back for the Philadelphia 76ers and is entering his first full season with the team after losing 100 pounds over the summer.
James Harden shared some intriguing details regarding his weight-loss journey on Monday during the 76ers’ media day events.
The 33-year-old All-Star guard has garnered media attention the last two seasons for looking to be bulkier than in years past.
Well, it appears that Harden worked hard in preparation for the 2022–23 season. He said that throughout the offseason, he shed “100 pounds.”
Harden claimed, “I truly wasn’t well enough to put in the necessary work like I’m used to over the last year and a half.” “In that regard, this summer was significant for me.”
James Harden was asked how much weight he lost. He joked 100 pounds, but also spoke about his off season regimen. @KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/VQj6AMCWzo
— Dave Uram (@MrUram) September 26, 2022
When the guard made the 100-pound claim, Harden’s teammate from Philadelphia, Joel Embiid, who was seated next to him during the news conference, could not control a grin.
Harden claimed that diets and muscle-building exercises assisted him in losing weight over the summer.
Although Harden’s weight as a player has not yet been recorded, it does seem like he shed weight before joining the 76ers for his first full season. He was part of a historic deal in February that involved the Nets.
FAQs
Did James Harden lose 100lbs?
James Harden returns to the Philadelphia 76ers after losing 100 pounds over the summer after dealing with injuries the previous two seasons; the 10-time All-Star is in his first full season with the Sixers.
How old is James Harden?
What is James Harden’s net worth in 2022?
Harden’s NBA career has earned him a fortune, and Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth at $165 million. Furthermore, Forbes estimates that the Philadelphia 76ers guard earned $30 million per year only from endorsements and is rated No.
Is James Harden a capable shooter?
James Harden is an outstanding basketball player. He’s a basketball scholar, a passing prodigy, and a deft scorer who became so adept at drawing fouls on his famous step-back shot that the NBA was forced to change the way fouls are called. Oh, and Harden happens to be one of the best three-point shooters in NBA history.