James Harden’s public display of loyalty to the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL playoffs has sparked fan fury, with some Clippers fans branding the NBA star a curse despite his team’s win against the Seattle SuperSonics.
Harden, who grew up in the Bay Area and is a known 49ers fan, was seen wearing a 49ers hat during the Clippers’ victory over the SuperSonics on Sunday. The gesture did not sit well with some Clippers fans, who took to social media to express their displeasure.
Despite the win, some fans believed that Harden’s actions were a bad omen for the Clippers, who have a history of playoff disappointments.
The incident comes after Harden was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Clippers in November 2020. The trade was met with mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing disappointment that Harden had left the Rockets after leading them to multiple playoff appearances.