James Harden is one of the best NBA players of all time and will one day be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
While he’s not in his best shape, the 34-year-old is still coming off a season in which he averaged 16.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 42.8 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from three-point range in 72 games for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Tuesday, NBA 2K revealed that Harden will be rated 84 overall for the new game (NBA 2K25).
Many NBA fans were shocked by Harden’s rating.
Via @jacopocarratu_: “No, the disrespect towards Harden is crazy”
Via @doesthisworkryan: “Harden is still an easy 88”
Via @rmc_jayon: “Beal on Harden is crazy”
Via @kobebourne: “James Harden 84 definitely throws away any basketball credibility of anyone doing that 🗑️”
Via @kyrieslayup: “Beal > Harden in what universe? »
Via @jasonfinley17: “I understand Harden isn’t the guy he used to be. Having Bradley Beal above him is insane”
Harden clearly still has plenty of fans, and they rightly point out that there is reason to rank him higher.
The 2018 MVP played 15 seasons for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers.
His career averages are 24.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game, while shooting 44.1 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from three-point range in 1,072 games.
