James Harden doesn't quite hold the same level of prestige that he once did as a member of the Houston Rockets, but the former Arizona State Sun Devils standout and current Los Angeles Clipper still drives fans crazy at events from the United States to China and everywhere in between, whenever he does partake. The Clippers shooting guard recently went out on his Uno Tour, which blends basketball and culture in China and is aimed at introducing new, prospective fans to the game that Harden loves. On Sunday night, a video surfaced of Harden's appearance causing pandemonium at a shoe store in China and it was a site to behold for fans of NBA basketball and one of its most recognizable faces.
James Harden Draws Kobe Bryant Comparisons After Chaotic Scene Unfolds at Chinese Shopping Mall originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
James Harden doesn't quite hold the same level of prestige that he once did as a member of the Houston Rockets, but the former Arizona State Sun Devils standout and current Los Angeles Clipper still drives fans crazy at events from the United States to China and everywhere in between, whenever he does partake.
The Clippers shooting guard recently went out on his Uno Tour, which blends basketball and culture in China and is aimed at introducing new, prospective fans to the game that Harden loves.
On Sunday night, a video surfaced of Harden's appearance causing pandemonium at a shoe store in China and it was a site to behold for fans of NBA basketball and one of its most recognizable faces.
"James Harden pulled this INSANE crowd at the Adidas store in Shenzhen, China. Aura," Legion Hoops wrote on X while tagging the adidasHoops X page.
The scene looked like something out of 'Beatlemania' in the early 1960s as Harden was swarmed by Chinese fans during the event.
James Harden pulled this INSANE crowd at the Adidas store in Shenzhen, China.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 10, 2025
Aura. (via @adidasHoops) pic.twitter.com/ewP8FA6uaZ
"(He) gotta be the next big thing in China after Kobe," one fan said.
"China is wild man," another said with a crying eyes symbol on X.
"Clearly not many of those fans know of/watch the playoffs," a third said.
"Tryina have that influence in China like Kobe," another added.
"They think he really that good lol," a fifth said of Harden, whose Clippers lost four games to three in the first round of the playoffs last season.
"Those fans said (screw) his playoff performances we love him," another fan added.
The Clippers' star two-guard averaged 22.8 points last season, 5.8 rebounds, and added 8.7 assists in the process while shooting 41% from the field.
His latest exploits came as John Collins revealed the 'perfect nicknames' for his new teammates. An eight million dollar five-time All-Star's interest in the Clippers was also revealed.
The Clippers have a chance to run it back this upcoming fall and Harden appears married to the game that made him famous, giving Clippers fans hopes of a deep playoff run again next season.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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