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Max Kellerman Apologizes for Comparing James Harden to President Trump

Former ESPN host Max Kellerman apologized for comparing Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden to President Donald Trump. The remark was made on his podcast after Harden's playoff performance.

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Former ESPN host Max Kellerman apologized for comparing Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden to President Donald Trump. Kellerman made the comment on his "Game Over" podcast, saying bringing Harden in to win a championship is like electing President Donald Trump to fix a country. He later said the comparison was too severe and not fair to Harden.

Kellerman stated on his Netflix podcast that he did not intend for the remark to go viral or insult Harden publicly. He added that he does not think Harden's situation is as bad as electing President Donald Trump.

Hosts a Netflix podcast alongside LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul. The original comment drew attention after Harden's recent playoff performance with the Clippers.

Key Facts

Max Kellerman apology
Apologized for comparing James Harden to President Donald Trump
Original comment
Made on Game Over podcast after Harden's playoff performance
Podcast host
Now hosts Netflix podcast with LeBron James' agent Rich Paul

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. Wednesday

    Max Kellerman compared James Harden to President Donald Trump on his Game Over podcast.

    1 sourceFox News
  2. Friday

    Max Kellerman apologized for the comparison on his Netflix podcast.

    1 sourceFox News

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    The apology may reduce attention on Kellerman's podcast remarks.

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PublishedMay 22, 2026, 6:33 PM
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