James Harden visited China recently as a part of his business strategy. The visit came when the NBA star with a net worth of $165 million is facing an uncertain future at the Philadelphia 76ers. But his offseason trade halt did not stop him from going overseas as the 76ers continue to negotiate with another NBA franchise to offload him.
The superstar wants to win a championship before retiring from the game of basketball. Thus 33-year-old is now looking to resolve his NBA future in the midst of his business promotion.
What was the update from James Harden?
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The wine company of James Harden, J Harden Wine, is looking to expand its business internationally. Harden visited China’s capital, Shanghai, for that reason and, upon landing, received a grand reception from the fans. This marked his first trip to China since 2019.
Goin? international ’em #jhardenwines pic.twitter.com/fa0MD6Pl3Y
? J-Harden Wines (@JHardenWines) August 10, 2023
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His Chinese fans were happy to see him as he went to spend an ample of time engaging with them. Despite long travel to China from the USA, he tried to keep all of his fans’ wishes. Later in a? message to the fans, he posted on Twitter, “my @JHardenWines is now available in China thank you to everybody who came out to celebrate the release with me #Uno,” showcasing his gratitude to the fans.
Harden has been a popular figure in the country since his Houston Rockets days. China’s basketball icon Yao Ming once used to represent Houston Rockets in the NBA. So, during his MVP year, Harden gained a massive fanbase in that nation which he was looking to exploit this time around for business purposes. But upon his return, a bigger challenge awaits.
Which team will Harden join next season?
James Harden could never properly impress the Philly fans in his last one-and-a-half years. His stint was filled with controversy and debate around his contribution to the team. Last month, Harden handed in a trade request to the Philadelphia 76ers as reported by Sports Illustrated.
He wanted to force a move to the Los Angeles Clippers, but the 76ers were unhappy with their offer. The deal reached a stalemate, and no side made any significant progress since. Thus, Harden’s future hangs in the air at the moment.
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Once a lethal scorer and MVP of the league, James Harden is already planning out his post-retirement career with his business ventures. What does the future hold? Let us know in the comments below.