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NBA players like to make fashion statements before games, and they tend to get even more creative before nationally televised games. Such was the case for James Harden, who went all-out before Houston’s game on TNT Thursday night against the Lakers.

Harden was seen strolling into Toyota Center wearing a snakeskin outfit that included a long-sleeve button down and some short-shorts. Charles Barkley was not a fan.

Forget Chuck. Let me tell you something: This outfit is total FIRE. I don’t just want this outfit. I NEED this outfit.

Holiday season is here. If anyone wants to know what to get me, it’s this. This is so much better than LeBron’s shorts effort.

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