Harden had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the Clippers’ 121-98 victory over the Hawks in the NBA regular season. Harden spoke with reporters after the game to share his thoughts on the game and his milestones.、
“We did a good job on the defensive end,” Harden said of the Clippers’ 27-point win in the third quarter. “We let them have too many transition points early on. That’s something I need to improve on. But when we do a good half-court defence, we can cover the opposition. The coach highlighted that at half-time and we did a good job.”
Harden also talked about his scoring milestone — passing Ervin Hayes to 12th on the NBA’s regular season scoring list. “It allowed me to be great,” he said. Every game carries a sense of purpose, those who pave the way for the next comers so that guys like me can step up and play at the highest level. So remember them, and be respectful and grateful to those people. Thanks for what they have done and I am trying to create a legacy for them.”
Harden is on track to make the playoffs for a 16th straight season, his 15th in a row, fourth most in NBA history. The achievement also highlights Harden’s consistency and consistently high level of performance throughout his career.
Harden’s speech showed his respect and gratitude for basketball history, as well as his value for heritage. As one of the top stars in the league today, Harden knows that his achievements are inseparable from the preparation and inspiration of his predecessors. Through his efforts and performance, he hopes to set an example for later players and inherit the spirit and skill of basketball.
