James Harden’s girlfriend, Paige Speights, took to social media to express her pride and admiration for her boyfriend after his outstanding performance in a game against the Dallas Mavericks. Harden put up an impressive stat line of 41 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in an overtime win that snapped a 6-game losing streak for the LA Clippers. Speights shared a post from @leaguealers on her Instagram Story to hype up Harden and show her support.
In another Instagram Story post, Speights reposted a message from Fliff that highlighted the dominant performances of veteran NBA stars like Steph Curry, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Durant. The post mentioned how the night felt reminiscent of 2016, sending a warning to the younger players in the league.
This game marked one of the most dominating performances by Harden in the last six years, with impressive averages of 25.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 9.1 assists in 11 games this season. This level of scoring output is the highest since the 2019-20 season when he averaged 34.3 points per game.
In a surprising revelation, Speights shared that Harden has already started referring to her as his “wife,” despite not being engaged. In an episode of “Starting 5,” Speights mentioned how Harden frequently talks about marriage and affectionately calls her his wife. Harden himself admitted to being deeply in love with Speights, emphasizing the strength of their relationship.
The couple has been together since last year, and Harden’s feelings towards marriage have evolved significantly during this time. A viral video from Rajon Rondo’s wedding in Italy captured a moment where Speights caught the bouquet and Harden’s reaction was priceless. His eyes widened in surprise, indicating the depth of his feelings for her.
Overall, Harden and Speights’ relationship continues to blossom, with Harden openly expressing his love and commitment to his girlfriend. Their bond is evident both on and off the court, making them a power couple to watch in the NBA world.
