James Harden ranks as NBA's 32nd greatest player in history

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James Harden ranks as NBA's 32nd greatest player in history
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James Harden, formerly of the Philadelphia 76ers, has been ranked No. 32 in HoopsHype's list of the greatest players in NBA history. Over his 17-year career, he has averaged 24.0 points, 7.3 assists, and 5.6 rebounds per game. While with the Sixers, he averaged 21.0 points, 10.6 assists, and 6.4 rebounds and was the league's assist leader during the 2022-23 season. Harden is noted for his impressive scoring and playmaking abilities, but his playoff performance has often been scrutinized. He is expected to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason following their miss on LeBron James, continuing to provide elite skills on the court.

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  • Harden ranked No. 32 on HoopsHype's all-time player list.
  • He played 1.5 seasons with the Sixers, averaging 21.0 points per game.
  • He was the assists leader in the 2022-23 NBA season.
  • Critics point to his playoff performance as a lingering issue.
  • Harden is set to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason.
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  • 11:02 AMYahoo SportsFormer Sixers star James Harden ranked No. 32 player in NBA history
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Former Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden comes in ranked No. 32 in the history of the NBA.

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