Another night, another broken record in the NBA! James Harden just made history, folks. With a smooth 3-pointer against the Charlotte Hornets, “The Beard” officially passed the legendary Shaquille O’Neal for ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. That’s right, a guard just leapfrogged one of the most dominant big men to ever play the game.

Let that sink in. Harden now sits in a club with names like Jordan, LeBron, and Kobe. He did it in fewer games than Shaq, too, which is a testament to his incredible scoring prowess. Whether you love him or hate him, you have to respect the numbers. Harden has been a walking bucket for over a decade, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down, even at 36.

Of course, Harden’s game has always been a hot topic. His style, a beautiful symphony of step-back threes and crafty drives to the hoop, is a masterclass in modern analytics. For sports bettors, he’s been a reliable source of points for years. You can almost always count on him to hit his over on player prop bets. But for some fans, his knack for drawing fouls can be… well, let’s just say it’s not always the most exciting brand of basketball to watch.

But here’s the thing: it works. Harden is now one of the top 10 scorers in NBA history. The only knock on his resume? That elusive championship ring. He and Karl Malone are the only players in the top 10 without one. Will this be the year he finally gets it with the Clippers? Only time will tell. For now, let’s give the man his flowers. He’s a living legend, and we’re lucky to be watching him play.