James Harden Flags Two Career 'What-Ifs,' Says He's Focused on the Present

The Clippers guard says he is focused on the present rather than revisiting past near-misses.

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Asked about the Nets’ unrealized potential, Harden told reporter Michael Scotto his career boils down to two what-if moments: Oklahoma City and Chris Paul’s hamstring.
He said he doesn’t dwell on hypotheticals and is “living in the moment,” declining to relitigate past seasons in OKC, Houston, or Brooklyn.
Harden acknowledged the Nets’ star trio with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving played only 16 games together but went 13–3 when all three were available.
He referenced the 2018 Western Conference Finals, when Chris Paul’s hamstring injury forced him to miss Games 6 and 7 and the Warriors won the series 4–3.
Now with the Clippers, Harden underscored his present focus after scoring 31 points in Friday’s 121–105 win over the Nets.