James Harden recently went viral not for his on-court moves, but for his reaction to his girlfriend catching a wedding bouquet at a ceremony.
This event has put the spotlight on Jessyka Janshel, but who is she?
According to tradition, catching the wedding bouquet suggests that Jessyka might be next to get married, which could mean wedding bells in the future for the Los Angeles Clippers star during this NBA offseason.
Harden’s reaction—wide-eyed and clearly aware of the significance—was captured in a viral moment as he saw his girlfriend fulfill one of her dreams.
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Jessyka Janshel, born in 1991, is a 33-year-old model and influencer with an impressive following of 600,000 on Instagram. It’s speculated that this platform may have been where Harden first noticed her.
The couple met in 2017 shortly after Harden’s relationship with Khloe Kardashian ended, and they have maintained a low profile since, valuing their privacy and rarely sharing photos together on social media.
Janshel dropped out of college to pursue her dream in modeling, securing early gigs with FacetStudios. She gained some recognition in 2015, appearing in magazines and music videos. She is an alum of Chavez High School and briefly attended Prairie View A&M University before leaving to focus on her modeling career.
In another aspect of Harden’s life, he openly expresses his admiration for Kobe Bryant, referring to him as the NBA GOAT. In a heartfelt tribute, Harden told HoopsHype that Kobe is the reason he fell in love with basketball. Growing up in LA as a Lakers fan, he watched Kobe win multiple championships and admired his passion for the game. Harden believes Kobe’s legacy continues to influence new generations of players, emphasizing that his own love for basketball was ignited by watching Kobe play.
