A video circulating on social media Wednesday embarrassed Houston Rockets basketball player James Harden and he was quick to defend himself on his Instagram account.
• Read also: The Raptors in the James Harden derby?
According to what the streak may suggest, which must also be reviewed by the Rockets’ organization, Harden may have recently visited a stripper bar, a bit like Washington’s quarterback Dwayne Haskins did. done last Sunday.
Indeed, in the video broadcast on the Black Sports Online site, the famous athlete with the beard provided appears without a mask during a Christmas party. Among other things, we see him handling a suitcase in a visibly busy place. A message explains at the bottom of the screen that the item is intended for an acquaintance of Harden.
If the events recounted have unfolded recently, the club star may have to miss the season’s opening game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.
Despite a possible violation of the league’s COVID-19 policy, the basketball player responded to his detractors.
“It’s one thing after another. I introduced myself to show my support for my friend at her event [qui n’avait pas lieu dans un bar de danseuses]because she becomes superior and places her people in a position to be successful. And there it becomes a problem, he wrote. Every day is different. No matter how many times people try to smear my name all the way. But the truth always comes out on top. ”
Having asked to be traded, the Rockets player has been at the center of rumors for several weeks. In addition, NBA rules prohibit players from going to bars or similar establishments, or from participating in gatherings with more than 15 people.
–
