Nov 9, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) talks with Las Vegas Raiders tight end Maxx Crosby (98) following the game against the Toronto Raptors at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Raiders Star Maxx Crosby Comments on James Harden's Viral Instagram Post

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 4, 2025 1:17 PM ET

James Harden is one of the most popular players in NBA history.

The LA Clippers star recently made a post to Instagram from his trip to China.

There were over 195,000 likes on the post.

Harden wrote: "You guys never cease to amaze me, every time feels like the first time I just hope you know the love is reciprocated. Let’s enjoy the rest of this trip! #Uno"

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Crosby has spent all six seasons of his pro career with the Raiders.

He has made the Pro Bowl in each of the previous four seasons.

Via NFL on Prime Video (on November 26, 2024): "Maxx Crosby since entering the league:
102 tackles for loss (1st)
58.5 sacks (5th)
139 QB hits (4th)"

Maxx Crosby since entering the league:
102 tackles for loss (1st)
58.5 sacks (5th)
139 QB hits (4th) pic.twitter.com/M5sVWhzCUI
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) November 26, 2024

As for Harden, he finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 41.0% from the field and 35.2% from the three-point range in 79 games.

He is going into his third season playing for the Clippers.

Via ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk (on July 19): "Lawrence Frank says the Clippers feel they are in a better place next season knowing they will start it with a healthy Kawhi Leonard. He also says as he is talking on this zoom, James Harden is not far away working out in the facility. Clippers are excited about next season."

Lawrence Frank says the Clippers feel they are in a better place next season knowing they will start it with a healthy Kawhi Leonard. He also says as he is talking on this zoom, James Harden is not far away working out in the facility. Clippers are excited about next season.
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) July 19, 2025

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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