Clippers Star James Harden Receives Big Surprise On China Tour

This isn't the first time Harden has done a tour in China with Adidas, and it's clear from the fan reactions that he has a massive following out there. One of the NBA's biggest stars in the 2010s, Harden still has that superstar pull overseas.

Showing their respect to Harden, they gave him a special surprise as he nears the end of his tour in China.

On an outdoor court in China, Harden was surprised with a full-court decal of himself, with a crowd of fans cheering for him as it was revealed. Even though Harden still looks as though he has a few years left in his NBA career, he's already being honored as a legend of the game.

James Harden's Prior China Tour

Harden did a China tour back in 2023, and it produced one of the most memorable off-court videos of his NBA career. Speaking to an audience, Harden expressed his distaste for Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey, repeating that he's a liar and he wants no part of any organization that Morey is a part of.

The video, as expected, went viral across social media, and Harden was traded a few months later to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team deal.

Harden And Daryl Morey's Past

Before the video dropped during Harden's 2023 China tour with Adidas about his relationship with Darly Morey, the two appeared to have a strong relationship, dating back to Harden's time with the Houston Rockets.

Morey struck a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012 to trade for Harden, a move that helped propel the Rockets into contention for years to come. While they were never able to get over the hump of the Western Conference Finals, Morey assembled some stellar teams behind Harden.