The 74th NBA All-Star Game is set to occur at the Chase Center on Sunday, February 16, 2025. This year’s event is expected to deliver heightened excitement, largely attributed to a newly introduced format. As All-Star Weekend draws nearer, Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is fostering considerable enthusiasm among fans through his recent remarks.
In a recent interview, Harden reflected on his time alongside other NBA stars, having been teammates in the All-Star Game with Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant. He described that era as “The Avengers or something.”
“The Avengers or something? … Killer. Longevity and how really good we are. And how much work we’ve put in. It starts with Bron. And he’s still doing it at the highest level. Then you trickle down to KD, Steph, and myself. And then you go AD,” Harden said.
James Harden on his era of NBA stars and being All-Star Game teammates with Steph Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant:
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On January 30, 2025, Harden was selected as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. This marks his eleventh appearance on the All-Star roster.
James Harden Shares His Excitement For 11th All-Star Selection
Harden is delivering consistently stellar performances in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season. During a recent game against the Utah Jazz, he recorded a double-double with 23 points, 17 assists, and two rebounds. So far this season, he has played 49 games for the Clippers, averaging 21.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game. In the same interview, he expressed his excitement about making his 11th All-Star appearance.
“This league is a beautiful thing. It’s a beautiful thing to see all these talented players being in one game… One or two years of being an All-Star is a great thing, but it’s really the longevity that makes you special… It’s something I’ll never take for granted. I’ll continue to do it until I can’t anymore,” Harden said.
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Harden’s performance propelled the Clippers to a 130-110 victory over the Jazz at the Intuit Dome. Following this win, the Clippers now sit in 7th place in the Western Conference standings with a record of 29-23. Their next game will be against the Memphis Grizzlies, also at the Intuit Dome.
