LA Clippers guard James Harden debuted his eighth signature shoe with Adidas, the Harden Vol. 8, in the team’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The colorway, dubbed “10-time All-Star,” features a black base, pink midsole, and pink tongue straps, with black laces and a black tongue. While not yet available for purchase, fans can find other colorways of the Harden Vol. 8 on Adidas’ website, priced at $160 per pair.
Harden’s Sneaker Launch & Colorways
The first colorways of the Harden Vol. 8 launched on July 1, with new styles expected to drop each month. So far, six different colorways have been released, including:
- Harden Vol. 8 “After House” (July 1)
- Harden Vol. 8 “Crew Yellow” (August 1)
- Harden Vol. 8 “Luxury Red” (September 1)
- Harden Vol. 8 “Purple Burst” (October 1)
- Harden Vol. 8 “Uno” (November 1)
- Harden Vol. 8 “Red Blend” (November 15)
Harden’s Performance and Clippers’ Loss
Despite the sneaker debut, Harden and the Clippers fell short in a close 93-92 loss to the Timberwolves. Harden led his team with 20 points on 7-of-20 shooting, adding six rebounds, 11 assists, and five steals. However, Minnesota’s defense stifled the Clippers’ offense, limiting them to 32.3% shooting from three-point range. Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves scored a game-high 21 points to help secure the win.
Clippers’ Season Overview
The loss marked the Clippers’ eighth of the season, dropping their record to 12-9. With Kawhi Leonard absent, Harden has stepped up for LA, averaging 21.6 points, 8.7 assists, and 7.2 rebounds per game, though his three-point shooting stands at just 34%. The Clippers will look to bounce back in their next game on Sunday, facing the Denver Nuggets as part of a five-game home stretch.
SOURCE: Sportkeeda.com
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