I guess “fear the beard” should be James Harden’s catch phrase. The Houston Rockets guard allegedly punched a fan after a comment about Kobe Bryant ticked him off.
A man named Barak Golan is filing a lawsuit against Harden after allegedly getting punched in the face by the young star.
According to the lawsuit, Harden was on his way out of Greystone Manor nightclub in West Hollywood November 3rd — riding in the back seat of some SUV — when he rolled the window down to greet fans.
That’s when Golan says he shouted at Harden, “Kobe owns your ass!” and Harden allegedly socked him in the face.
But Harden wasn’t done … Barak says the Rockets guard flipped him off as his SUV sped away.
Barak is now suing for assault and battery, demanding unspecified damages. Harden’s reps had no comment.
