In a gripping showdown between the LA Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies, Kwahi Leonard‘s absence for his fourth straight game didn’t stop the Clippers. They still played stronger than before. The first quarter of the game started with a strong 33-25 lead, mostly because James Harden played very well.
The NBA community was quick to take notice, and the sentiment was succinctly captured by insider Farbod Esnaashari, on ‘X’.
Fans react to the James Harden show
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Fans of the NBA went on social media to show how amazed they were. As an NBA insider said, “James Harden is, in fact, the system.”
James Harden is, in fact, the system.
— Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) December 30, 2023
Clippers beat writer also posted, “James Harden is just finding everyone right now. 7 assists in 13 minutes to go along with his 10 points.” Many Clippers fans could not believe what they were seeing and thought it was going back in time watching James Harden play so well.
James Harden is just finding everyone right now. 7 assists in 13 minutes to go along with his 10 points.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) December 30, 2023
Fans find this performance “Vintage James Harden.”
VINTAGE JAMES HARDEN 😮💨
pic.twitter.com/rpRQxAAvkG— Matchup Brasil 🇧🇷🏀 (@MatchupBR) December 30, 2023
The fervor spilled onto social media platforms as fans marveled at Harden’s exceptional performance. Comments flooded in, with one enthusiast exclaiming, “James Harden on fire tbm”.
james harden on fire tbm, melhor dia do ano
— Pick 1 (@loverec1) December 30, 2023
One fan made an interesting comparison, saying, “James harden out here looking like Jidion”
James harden out here looking like Jidion
— Srvin Face (@SrvinFace) December 30, 2023
As the Clippers keep showing their strength and James Harden gets noticed as a key player, the NBA world has to notice and respect how good this 10x All-Star is. He seems to represent everything that basketball means.
James Harden creates history A legacy unrivaled in 1,026 games
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In the Grizzlies vs. Clippers match, James Harden wrote his name in NBA history by playing the 1026th game of his career. This milestone places him alongside legends Grant Hill and Reggie Theus at 132nd on the all-time regular season games played list, a testament to his enduring impact on the league.
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As he pursues further milestones, the next player in Harden’s sights is Joe Smith at 1,030 games. During his 15-season career, Harden played for different teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City Thunder.
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