Party Harden: Re-Sign Risk?

This photo was taken just last month in Miami, revealing a bit of the personal life of James Harden. James was celebrating his 23rd bithday party on a yacht with many women, celebrities, friends and alcohol.

The party life has been a reoccuring thing with Harden. Just a week ago, a video was uploaded on YouTube of Harden partying in a night club.

 

Many Thunder fans have grown concerned of Harden's personal life, worrying about the affects it will have on his basketball career. After all, it's been proven that some athletes just can't handle the responsibility of being a celebrity (ex. Terrel Owens, Chad Johnson, Dennis Rodman, Tiger Woods).

The main thing that I am concerned about is the affects that Harden's lifestyle will have on the decision making of the Thunder organization re-signing with him. For those who aren't aware, Harden still isn't signed. He is, in fact, a free-agent. Unfortunately, if the Thunder were to sign Harden for the amount of money he is asking, they will be over the luxury tax mark.

This means Harden is looking like a pretty heavy pricetag and a bit of a gamble for somebody who has had a hard time controlling what he does off the court.

Am I implying that the Thunder shouldn't sign Harden? Hell no. The performance he brings off of the bench is immeasuable. I am simply giving you an example of what might be going through the heads of the Thunder organization.

I love Harden. I want him to stay. I feel his presense this year is detrimental for any championship hopes. But in the end it is out of my hands.

Fear the Beard.