Why isnt James Harden more popular with fans? The Jump

He's not a flash guy and he doesn't go crying to the media like some (LBJ). Mix that in with what CASUAL FANS view as a lackadaisical approach. There you have it.

 

Let me explain.

Most fans in the NBA are fans of the opposing teams. They aren't Rocket fans. They want to find a reason to dislike a player on the opposing team.

Harden is an easy player to dislike because he embarrasses players on the other team. Harden is a one on one player. He's front and center each time down the floor. We've seen it time and time again. CLEAN UP ON AISLE THREE!

Yes, It's the way Harden beats the opposing team and embarrasses the players guarding him that makes fans of the opposing teams dislike him.

And maybe some people don't like beards.

 

1. Beard
2. Efficient playstyle
3. Slow
4. Not flashy
5. Knows the rules and uses it against others
6. Rockets star
7. Going God mode "stat padder/ball hog"

Could b any reasons but I dont get it tbh. Man doesnt btch about anything, literally carrying his d league team and bunch of injured players to playoffs. People just hate greatness.