LA Clippers star, James Harden is delighted to set a new record in the NBA after leading his team to a 126-122 victory over Denver Nuggets.
He became the second player after Stephen Curry to reach 3,000 career 3-pointers in the history of the competition.
He recorded three 3s in the first half, and three more in the second half while leading the Clippers with 39 points.
Harden has enjoyed a successful week after setting another record against Washington DC on Wednesday with 43 points, the most in his Clippers’ career.
It was his 100th career game, where he has recorded 40 points or more, joining Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan as the only players to do so.
He also became the 20th player in NBA history to reach 26,000 points in his career.
Harden said: “Another one of those accomplishments that you never take for granted. The amount of work that I’ve put in — countless days and nights where I put the work in — a lot of people don’t see it but the results happen, so I’m just thankful.
“It’s easy for me just because I’ve been in this situation for a lot of my NBA career. Just helping guys as much as I can to where it makes the game a lot easier for them”.
He will be hoping to continue his impressive form when the LA Clippers take on the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
The Clippers currently occupy the sixth position on the Western Conference log.
In 2023, Harden led the league in assists for the second time in his career.
He is also a two-time member of the United States national team, winning gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2014 FIBA World Cup.
