James Harden clapped back at ESPN on Instagram after they posted the video of him, PJ Tucker, and Bun B eating Trill Burgers at the Rolling Loud Music Festival in Miami, Florida over the weekend.

Harden, clearly moving head first into his “uncomfortable” stage, was caught on video grabbing four boxes of Trill Burgers from Bun B. PJ Tucker was pictured shortly after, taking just one. 

The video was released at the same time that Joel Embiid was getting married, with teammates Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and De’Anthony Melton in attendance. 

That raised questions online given the fact that Harden and Tucker, both who have been mentioned in trade talks with the Los Angeles Clippers, were not at the wedding and instead, at a concert in Florida. 

That sparked ESPN to pick up the video and post it on Instagram with a comment stating that Harden was “stocking up on burgers” while Harden responded “Slow news week?”. 

James Harden claps back at ESPN post on Instagram

Honestly, I really don’t see how Harden would take issue with a post from ESPN about him.

He was literally down in Miami hanging out with music artists, celebrities, and other NBA players at a Music Festival. That’s exactly what Harden wants to happen. He loves the Hollywood spotlight and pretty much everything outside of being a good, reliable teammate. 

Plus, it’s not like Harden didn’t just post that he wants to get “uncomfortable” and already has a long history of beefing up during the offseason as he tries to force his way out of whatever city he’s playing basketball.

Regardless, Harden still technically being a member of the Philadelphia 76ers is beyond frustrating and I wish that Daryl Morey and the rest of the front office would find a way to send him packing sooner than later.

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