Future Hall of Famers, James Harden and Stephan Curry were seen chatting ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers game against the Golden State Warriors. This game took place just days after Curry and the Warriors fought to the bitter end against another HoF’er LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers.
According to Harden, the topic of conversation for him and Curry was how their age is affecting their ability to play the game. Curry missed the game due to the management of a bilateral knee injury. When asked about this, Harden shared and offered some advice to NBA fans.
Clippers James Harden Offers Words of Wisdom
“Me and Steph was talking about that after the game as well. We love to hoop,” Harden said. “It’s just, Father Time is undefeated… I know LeBron probably feel the same way. We love the game of basketball… Now we just got little nagging injuries that when you’re younger you probably just don’t get… It’s weird, but it’s a part of life… I hope fans and people who enjoy and love the game of basketball can embrace and cherish these moments. Because once players like us are gone, we’ll never see them again.”
Despite acknowledging Father Time’s inevitability, it should be pointed out that he and these contemporaries continue to perform at an elite level. LeBron James, who is days away from turning 40, continues to dominate, averaging 23.5 points, 9 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game. Similarly, Stephen Curry remains a force to be reckoned with, averaging 22.5 points and 6.5 assists per game. Harden himself has experienced a resurgence with the Clippers, contributing 21.9 points, 8.1 assists, and 6.4 rebounds per game.
While the end of their careers is inevitable, these legendary players continue to entertain and inspire. The continued dominance of James and Curry ensures that fans will continue to enjoy thrilling matchups for the foreseeable future.