Harden looks like he has a pretty big gut going on. He is wearing black to hide it. Why isn't he working out?
“I thought it was time,” Harden told The Times. “Ten years into my career. I’m more comfortable than I ever been. Just looking back throughout the season, how can I impact and put a touch on the kids lives. That’s something that I think about every day. This is the first stop.” Harden partnered with Adidas to host 1,900 children and adults affiliated with the school or Adidas’ basketball programs for a block party called “Imma be a star.” They played basketball on some of the 12 courts whose construction, along with a planned renovation of the school’s gym, was paid for by Harden and the shoe company. “Just basketball-wise. Business standpoint. Family. Just I’m in a really, really good place in my life right now,” said Harden, who added that his 2017-18 season with the Houston Rockets was the most fun he’d ever had. “Once I make sure myself is great, then I can make sure to help others out. Perfect timing.” Sunday’s event centered around a letter Harden once wrote to his mother. He asked for some money, and for a wake-up call. He added a postscript that read: “Save this paper. Imma be a star.” She thinks she gave him five or 10 dollars that he probably spent on a burrito. And she did save that paper. Asked on Sunday if he was excited about Monday’s festivities, Harden deadpanned. “What’s tomorrow night?” he said, waiting several seconds before he started laughing. “I don’t really think about stuff like that to be honest,” Harden said. “If it happens, it happens. If not, it’s not the first time that it didn’t happen. Take it for what it is and keep pushing. Continue to try to be the best player I can be until it’s over. As the years go on and the awards and great things come along the way, cheers to them, keep going.”
