James Harden added another landmark to his decorated NBA career by climbing into ninth place on the league’s all-time scoring list. The Los Angeles Clippers star moved past one of basketball’s most dominant figures, underlining both his longevity and sustained scoring excellence across nearly two decades in the league.
Harden moves past Shaquille O’Neal on scoring list
The historic moment came during the Clippers’ win over the Charlotte Hornets, when Harden drilled a third-quarter three-pointer to surpass Shaquille O’Neal on the NBA’s all-time scoring chart. The basket pushed Harden beyond O’Neal’s long-standing total and capped another strong all-around outing in which he combined scoring with playmaking. The milestone highlighted how Harden’s perimeter-oriented game has translated into remarkable career volume.
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Harden’s rise up the scoring list is the product of sustained elite production rather than a single defining season. From his MVP-winning years to his current role with the Clippers, he has consistently been among the league’s most reliable offensive engines. This season, his scoring average has rebounded to its highest level in several years, reinforcing the idea that his offensive impact remains significant.
Paying respect to a dominant era
After the game, Harden acknowledged the magnitude of passing O’Neal, noting the influence of the former Lakers superstar on the sport and on players who grew up watching him. Moving ahead of a dominant interior force from a different era illustrated how the NBA’s scoring landscape has evolved across generations.
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Now ninth all-time, Harden sits among an elite group of NBA legends. While climbing further up the list will require continued health and productivity, this latest achievement firmly cements his status as one of the greatest scorers the league has ever seen.
