Overview
- Harden posted a Pixar‑style, AI‑generated career video to Instagram, crediting Utopai Studios and calling the model “fire.”
- Viewers flagged misspellings like “PIUFIIS” on a jersey and “ONA”/“Ona Drant” for the NBA and the draft, plus off‑sync lips and shifting height.
- The animation showed Harden shooting right‑handed, featured a disappearing ball and morphing players, and even swapped in a cartoon panda at center court.
- After widespread criticism and millions of views reported across his accounts, Harden commented that it was a “first AI test run” and said the next one will be cleaner.
- The 36‑year‑old recently joined the Cavaliers, has played nine games averaging 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 7.9 assists, and is reportedly recovering from a broken thumb.