James Harden Reacts to Making NBA History in Clippers vs Nuggets

James Harden joined Warriors guard Steph Curry in very elite company

Dec 1, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) moves the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

James Harden may not get the credit for it, but he's one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Earlier this season, he made history by becoming second all-time in the NBA's made three-pointers list, trailing only Steph Curry. Tonight against the Denver Nuggets, he made even more shooting history.

After making six threes against the Nuggets, Harden became only the second player in NBA history to make at least 3,000 three-pointers. The only person ahead of him, is again, Steph Curry.

James Harden COOKED on his HISTORIC night...

39 PTS | 11 AST | 9 REB | 6 3PM | W@JHarden13 joined Steph Curry as the only players in NBA history with 3k 3PM! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/iYEqX9GY3y

— NBA (@NBA) December 2, 2024

After the game, Harden was asked about the historic feat, to which he gave a humbling answer.

"Another one of those accomplishments that you never take for granted," Harden said. "The amount of work that I've put in, the countless days and nights where I've put the work in, and a lot of people got to see the results happen."

James Harden on making 3000 theees: "Another one of those accomplishments that you never take for granted. The amount of work that I've put in, the countless days and nights where I've put the work in, and a lot of people got to see the results happen." pic.twitter.com/z6pVZIodTo

— Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) December 2, 2024

On Sunday night against the Nuggets, Harden put up 39 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds on 39/40/100 shooting from the field. On a night when the Nuggets finally had their full starting lineup return, Harden and Norman Powell carried the Clippers to 67 points together. The team has had a very special level of camaraderie this season, their 13-9 record shows it.

The LA Clippers' next opponent is the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. It'll be the first night of a back-to-back.

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