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Just yesterday, we reported about Jamal Crawford questioning why James Harden didn’t get the same love during his insane run with the Houston Rockets, compared to the praise Luka Doncic is receiving today.
He was spot on with his observation and the fact that James Harden doesn’t get enough loved was proven once again last night, when the All-Star Reserves for the 2023 All-Star Game were announced, and Harden was left off the list.
Arguably the biggest snub of them all, as Harden has been one of the best guards in the NBA this season, with incredible averages of 21.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 11.0 assists per game.
Harden himself wasn’t the only one who felt that he was unfairly treated, as the entire NBA world was unhappy seeing Harden not rewarded for his great season, that has led the Philadelphia 76ers all the way to the third seed in the Eastern Conference.
James Harden’s IG story pic.twitter.com/nRnILd62xJ
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 3, 2023
James Harden is averaging 21 & 11 as the second option of a top-4 team in the NBA and did not make the All-Star game.
I stand by the statement that James Harden is the most under appreciated superstar of all time. I just pray that he finally gets his flowers when he retires.
— ᵂᴵᴸᴸ (@BiasedHouston) February 3, 2023
JAMES HARDEN @JHarden13 wow https://t.co/39CRM2PaBV
— Georges Niang (@GeorgesNiang20) February 3, 2023
I love Jrue Holiday. He’s one of the most underrated and under-appreciated point guards in years. He’s excellent on both sides of the ball. But there’s absolutely no way he should have made the All Star team over @JHarden13.
— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) February 3, 2023
2023 James Harden is one of the best players EVER to not make the all-star game.
How many players in NBA history have averaged 21-11 on 62 TS%? On a top team at that.
— (@KGsGOAT) February 3, 2023
James Harden not being an all-star is one of the most horrific decisions I have seen.
He should have been a starter.
— Ian Quinn (@ianpagequinn) February 3, 2023
I probably wouldn’t have left Joel Embiid out of my starters, but I think the outrage about it was probably a bit much.
To me, James Harden not being a reserve is far more ludicrous.
21.4 / 11.0 / 6.4 per game on 61.9 TS% is not just All-Star level, but also All-NBA level IMO. https://t.co/ZixtAAszEg
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) February 3, 2023
James Harden got robbed. He really didn’t make the All-Star game averaging these numbers… pic.twitter.com/ka9WYwdtmL
— َ (@FeelLikeDrew) February 3, 2023
@JHarden13 ‼️‼️ https://t.co/aWGWJlBG5L
— Tobias Harris (@tobias31) February 3, 2023
James Harden not being an all-star is one of the most horrific decisions I have seen.
He should have been a starter.
— Ian Quinn (@ianpagequinn) February 3, 2023
James Harden isn’t an All-Star. What a joke.
— Harrison Grimm (@Harrison_Grimm) February 3, 2023
Some of those Eastern Conference All-Star picks are wild. No James Harden?
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) February 3, 2023
