James Harden might have had a disappointing run this year. However, entering his 35th NBA season, Harden proved to fans that he still has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. While Harden has always been a fan favorite, his inclination towards the WWE was not well known. But recently, Harden turned up, taking inspiration from none other than Hulk Hogan!
In a recent appearance at the Fanatics Fest in New York City, Harden turned up as Hulk Hogan. While entering the arena, the iconic theme song of ‘Real American’ hit. And while the fans buzzed with anticipation, it turned out to be James Harden. Immediately, the fans burst out laughing and also applauding for the pleasant surprise.
LA Clippers’ James Harden dresses up as Hulk Hogan at Fanatics Fest.
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) June 21, 2025
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Harden sported the red and gold look of Hogan completed with signature goggles. Surely, all of these antics amused the crowd to a great extent. But later on, Harden reflected on his future aspirations. The Clippers’ guard talked about how he wanted to win the NBA championship. In the next instant, Harden also echoed with a determined voice that he is trying his best and he will. Meanwhile, following Harden’s hilarious antics, fans on social media were abuzz.
Fans Have A Field Day Reacting To James Harden’s Latest Avatar
As soon as the moment went viral, fans flocked to the comment section.
One fan said, “He doesn’t know does he.”
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He doesn’t know does he
— Alex Maxham (@alexmaxham) June 21, 2025
Another fan stated, “He don’t have internet.”
He don’t have internet
— bum (@BattleRapBum) June 21, 2025
A third fan said, “this your goat?”
@Harden4threeeee this your goat?
— ImMaal (@WhoMaal) June 21, 2025
This user commented, “Hogan-haters in the comments offended he dressed as Hogan will never not be funny”
Hogan-haters in the comments offended he dressed as Hogan will never not be funny🥴🥴😂👍🏻
— NeoSpiritx (@NeoSpiritx) June 22, 2025
A fan noted, “Thank you James. See, it takes special people to move on from hard feelings. He knows Hogan is the GOAT. If he can’t be there personally he can be there in spirit.”
Thank you James. See, it takes special people to move on from hard feelings. He knows Hogan is the GOAT. If he can’t be there personally he can be there in spirit.
— JFS (@jfsstudios) June 22, 2025
An user seemed unhappy with the NBA athlete. The comment read, “James washed up Harden.”
James washed up Harden
— Red Carpet Ring (@redcarpetring) June 21, 2025
Lastly, a fan chimed in saying, “He don’t have internet.”
He don’t have internet
— Jahmeir D. ✭ (@JDCowboys2) June 21, 2025
Thus, with quite a bit of noise going around, it remains to be seen what happens next.
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