James Harden is likely one of the greatest scorers within the NBA. He has received three straight scoring titles via 2018-2020 whereas taking part in for the Rockets.

Through the 2018-2019 season the celebrity averaged 36.1 factors per sport. That 12 months Houston reached the playoffs, however have been eradicated within the convention semifinals by Golden State.

Regardless of being an elite scorer, Harden has by no means led his staff the Finals. In response to a former NFL star and Eagles linebacker Ike Reese, that’s one factor that separates the Beard from the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

“James Harden, he’s one of many best scorers ever, however what has that finally lifted his staff to, proper?” Reese stated, per Michael Macasero of Sportskeeda.

“Guys that have been nice scorers, that have been labeled type of egocentric. There are solely a pair that eliminated that egocentric label as a result of their nice particular person potential lifted their teammates to titles, and that’s Mike and Kobe.

“Michael and Kobe, folks wanna name ball hogs, but it surely led to championships.

“Harden, as nice as a person participant he’s been all through his profession, he’s by no means actually had the impression on his teammates to the place it places him within the potential to win a championship or simply get to a title.”

This season Harden is averaging 22 factors, 7 rebounds and 10 assists per sport. He has solely appeared in 9 video games as a result of a foot harm.