There’s an old adage James Harden should live by: “Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings.”

Five games into the young NBA season, Harden is clearly allocating his strength disproportionately.

Lamar Odom Can’t Steal Back Khloe Kardashian

The 26-year-old has seen a significant dip in his productivity, especially in comparison to his MVP-type performance in 2014-15. Harden is averaging a modest 23.8 points with 6.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists, but his 29.4 shooting percentage is cause for concern.

Compare that to his 44.0 shooting percentage last season. Even his turnover rate -- which previously averaged 3.96 -- has ballooned to 4.7 in November.

Does James Harden Not Care About Khloe Kardashian

Naturally, there’s only one explanation for Harden’s struggles.

Ironically enough, the same was said of Lamar Odom's game before his eventual demise in a Las Vegas brothel.

Not to say that Harden is destined for a life of drug overdoses and prostitutes, but a significant dip in productivity is the first sign of a Kardashian addiction.

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