The 2009 NBA Draft was full of talented stars, with the likes of Stephen Curry, James Harden, Blake Griffin, and DeMar DeRozan. Curry has turned out to be the best player in the draft by a wide margin.
So far, Steph has won four NBA Championships in 14 years. Curry has won his titles in 147 playoff games. But the shocking part about the stat is the fact that Harden has played in 160 playoff games in his career so far. However, he has no NBA Championships to show for it.
In the playoffs, Steph has averaged 27.0 PPG, 5.3 RPG, and 6.2 APG. On the other hand, the Beard has averaged 22.7 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and 6.3 APG. It’s clear that Curry is a different beast in the postseason.
As for their head-to-head comparisons, Curry has a 14-6 record over Harden in the playoffs. Harden did reach the NBA Finals in 2012 as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. But he is yet to lead a team to the biggest stage in the league as the primary superstar and has already played 13 more games in the playoffs than Curry.
James Harden Wants To Join The Los Angeles Clippers
James Harden could be back in the Western Conference following his trade request from the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this summer. Harden’s relationship with the organization is ruined, and he wants to begin a new chapter of his career.
Despite not having a no-trade clause in his contract, James Harden has made it clear that he only wants to join the Los Angeles Clippers. The 76ers are yet to finalize a trade for their 33-year-old superstar.
Many expected Harden to throw a tantrum and miss training camp to get his wish fulfilled. Recent reports suggest Harden is ready to feature in the 76ers’ training camp.
Will James Harden get his request fulfilled? He finished the 2022-23 NBA season with 21.0 PPG, 6.1 RPG, and 10.7 APG. These numbers are good enough for Harden to help a title contender win it all.