I asked James if he felt underappreciated—this season, or in general. Did the criticism motivate him? Here’s what he said.” James Harden: “It was the injuries that really held me back. I still had okay numbers, but not the numbers people expect from James Harden, you know what I mean? So for me, it was just making sure I was healthy. Last year, for the most part, I was. Now I’ve got the freedom to have the ball in my hands and play point guard. I knew this was going to happen. We’re on a 7-game win streak. I think I’ve only missed three games. Just being able to play healthy and free—like I know how.” -via YouTube / April 12, 2025
