Next season, James · Harden is about to start the sixteenth season of his career. So, what kind of milestone will Harden usher in in the new season?
First up is the number of appearances. Harden has played in a total of 1,072 games to date, and is on track to continue his streak of surpassing. Currently, he is just 64 games away from Detlev · Schlenpf, who is ranked 67th all-time. Considering Harden's attendance in past few seasons, he is highly likely to surpass him next season.
Second, Harden's career total of 25,885 points ranks 20th all-time, just 187 points behind Kevin · Garnett, who ranks 19th all-time. Obviously, this situation is not too challenging for Harden.
In addition, Harden can also challenge the Rockets for the position of Olajuwon next season, and Olajuwon is currently ranked 13th all-time with 26,946 points, and Harden and Olajuwon are only 1,061 points apart. For Harden, who controls the ball, as long as he ensures a certain level of attendance, he will also have a good chance of surpassing Olajuwon.
Currently, Harden has a career total of 7,629 assists, which ranks 14th all-time, just 358 assists away from Rod · Strickland in 13th. In terms of Harden's playmaking, it's only a matter of time before he sits alone in 13th on the assists list next season.
In terms of steal statistics, Harden is also expected to surpass in a row next season. Harden currently has 1,597 steals in his career, which ranks 37th all-time. He is only 51 away from Charles · Barkley, who is 27th all-time. With Harden's ability, he is expected to achieve consecutive surpasses next season.
Currently, Harden has a total of 351 double-doubles in his career, ranking 67th all-time. He is only 3 times behind Lamarcus · Aldridge, who is 66th all-time. Overtaking Aldridge next season is a foregone conclusion.
In the triple-double list, Harden will also usher in a chance to surpass. Harden currently sits all-time with 77 triple-doubles, just one triple-double shy of Chamberlain, who is 7th all-time. There is a high probability that Chamberlain will be able to surpass Chamberlain next season.
Harden is also on track to set a new record for 50 points in a single game. Currently, Harden has scored more than 50 points in a single game on 23 occasions in his career, ranking fourth all-time. He is only two years behind Kobe Bryant, who is No. 3 all-time. With George's departure and Leonard's injury unknown, Harden has a good chance of regaining possession of the ball next season and restarting the ball-handling style of play, which will be very beneficial for his scoring. Next season, Harden may be on the scoring feast again, and surpassing Kobe Bryant is also full of expectations.
What milestone moment is Harden most looking forward to next season?