James Harden expressed gratitude for reaching 10th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Despite the Los Angeles Clippers' narrow 109-106 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Harden shone by scoring 34
points. This performance elevated his career total to 28,303 points, surpassing Carmelo Anthony's 28,289. Harden needed 21 points to overtake Anthony and achieved this milestone with free throws in the third quarter.
Harden reflected on his achievement, saying, "Blessing. A testament to the work I've put in. " He acknowledged Carmelo Anthony's contributions to the league and felt honoured to be among such accomplished players. "It's an honor, especially with somebody like Melo, who's done so much greatness for this league," he added.
Harden is one of only three guards in the top 10 scorers, joining Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. At 36 years old, he averages 26.8 points this season and ranks second in career three-pointers with 3,255. Stephen Curry leads with 4,111 three-pointers.
Congrats to @JHarden13 of the @LAClippers for moving up to 10th on the all-time SCORING list! pic.twitter.com/PgrbDWlqEj
- NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2025
Kawhi Leonard praised Harden's enduring excellence: "It's amazing. He's [still] doing stuff that these guys, faces of the league, are doing. " Leonard highlighted Harden's dedication and passion for basketball despite his age. "He is 36 years old. The production level is still there," Leonard noted.
Leonard also mentioned how fortunate Harden has been with his health and ability to continue performing at a high level. "Got a lot of blessings from the man above to keep him healthy," Leonard said. Harden's commitment and skill remain evident as he competes against younger stars.
This achievement underscores Harden's dedication and talent throughout his career. His ability to maintain high performance levels at an advanced age is remarkable. As he continues playing, fans eagerly anticipate more milestones from this exceptional player.
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