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James Harden Picks Prime Teammate Lineup, Omits Paul and Leonard

The list emerged in China during an interview that asked him to assume every player was at peak performance

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May 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) prepares to pass the ball in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game seven of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Harden named Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid and himself as his all-time starting five
  • He described it as a small, quick roster built for pace, shooting and ball-handling under a prime-only premise
  • Harden remarked that the point guard slot was “crazy” given Chris Paul’s merits but ultimately opted for Westbrook and Irving
  • The decision left current Clippers teammates Chris Paul and Kawhi Leonard off the list, drawing social media criticism
  • There is no indication the Clippers organization plans any action in response to the public debate