How James Harden's Career Was Destroyed | The Real Story Behind The Beard's Decline

Once upon a time in the Summer of 2020, James Harden was on top of the basketball world. He was the face of the Houston Rockets, he was one of the best players in the league, and most importantly, he was an iron man with health. His prime seemed like it would continue for the indefinite future. Then, Harden gained weight, dealt with a string of hamstring injuries, and grew beef with his teammates. How is it possible that one player could go from a superstar talent on offense in 2020, to struggling to average 20 points per game in the 2022 playoffs? Why is Harden dealing with these injuries when in the past, he seemed immune to it? Does Harden bear the responsibility, or were there other factors that came into play? This is how James Harden destroyed his career. Patreon:   / dylandoesbasketball   Twitter:   / dylanhoops   Tracks Used (in order): https://controlc.com/52cce598 Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:52 - Past Wear and Tear on Legs 04:29 - 2020 Playoffs, Harden Wants Out 04:59 - Harden’s Shows Up to 2020-21 Season Overweight 05:37 - Short Offseason 06:17 - The Beard Wants Out 06:46 - Harden Traded to Brooklyn 07:09 - 2020-21 MVP Campaign 08:29 - Hamstring Injuries 10:08 - Harden’s Partying History 12:26 - No Worries Just Yet 13:02 - 2021 Playoffs - Round One Vs Boston 14:18 - More Hamstring Problems 15:28 - Harden’s Rushed Return 17:30 - The Consequences of His Return 18:30 - Harden Out Of Shape - Again 19:17 - 2021-22 Season in Brooklyn 21:02 - Harden Grows Frustrated 22:07 - Harden Traded to Philly 22:54 - A Fantastic Beginning 23:27 - The Beard is Better With Rest 25:15 - 2022 Playoffs 26:29 - Conclusion