James Harden Names Self, Durant, Irving, Westbrook, Embiid All-Time Teammates

James Harden recently revealed his all-time starting five, including himself alongside Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and Joel Embiid, notably excluding current Clippers teammates Chris Paul and Kawhi Leonard. Harden's choices have sparked significant backlash from fans, especially Clippers supporters, who criticized the omission of Paul and Leonard despite their current contributions to the team. Harden's relationship with Chris Paul has been described as complicated, which may explain Paul's absence from the list despite their successful stint together on the Rockets. Harden has played with many elite players throughout his career, including Durant and Westbrook during the Thunder era, and later reuniting with Durant and Irving on the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, Jeff Teague, reflecting on the Oklahoma City Thunder's history, recently stated that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has already surpassed Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant in the franchise's all-time player rankings, citing Gilgeous-Alexander's historic season and NBA championship. Harden's impact on the Clippers remains significant, as he has elevated the team's offense and taken on a leadership role since joining in 2023.