‘He wants the other ring, not the wedding ring’ fans joke as James Harden reacts to girlfriend’s bouquet catch
NBA fans have reacted after a clip of James Harden’s girlfriend catching a wedding bouquet went viral again.
The moment quickly spread online, showing Harden’s stunned reaction as his partner Paije Speights celebrated with the flowers.
It resurfaces during the offseason after Hoop Central reposted Overtime’s clip from 2024. One can’t deny the veteran guard is often in the spotlight, both on and off the court.
The couple reportedly went public in June 2024. Their first major appearance was at Rajon Rondo’s wedding in Italy.
James Harden reaction to girlfriend’s bouquet catch sparks fan jokes
The video, shared on social media, shows the Cleveland Cavaliers guard watching on as his girlfriend catches the bouquet during Rondo’s wedding.
His wide-eyed reaction immediately caught fans’ attention.
Supporters were quick to turn the moment into jokes, with many pointing to Harden’s long-running bachelor image.
Fans largely agreed that his expression said everything.
One wrote: ‘Harden’s reaction when his girlfriend caught the bouquet was absolutely priceless. 😭💐🤣’
Another added: ‘Seems like Harden isn’t ready for this 😂😂 Harden be like not very sure what or how to respond atm.’
A third joked: ‘he keeps it real, he wants the other ring, not the wedding ring’
Others continued in a similar tone.
‘Guess he’ll be shooting for the “best bouquet catcher” award next season,’ one fan commented.
Another said: ‘Harden saw that bouquet land and immediately started calculating an escape route 😭’
A final reaction read: ‘Alright when is he getting married 🫣🫣🫣😂😂’
The light-hearted responses reflect how the moment has been received online even after 2 years.
Harden has long been one of the league’s most recognisable personalities, and clips like this often gain traction quickly.
Meanwhile, the video also offered a glimpse into his relationship, which has largely remained private despite occasional public appearances.
Paije is a strong woman, as she built her career before dating Harden.
Notably, she competed in HBO Max’s fashion show The Hype (2021), where she finished in third place.
Not only that, but she is also the Founder of the clothing brand Front Paije and opened a fashion store in Michigan in 2023.
With the new NBA season approaching, Harden’s focus will soon return to basketball.
For now, though, fans are enjoying the classic rare off-court moment that has sparked plenty of conversation.
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