James Harden is the most underrated player in the NBA right now. People consider him not a team player and a guy who forces his way out of good situations. He is also considered a playoff choker, and people are concerned about his fit with Russell Westbrook. These three are things people say to try and prove that Harden’s Clippers stint will be unsuccessful, but these are simply untrue. Before we start, I’d like to start with the fact that I am not a James Harden fan, nor am I a fan of any team he has ever played for. I am a Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat fan whose favorite players include LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, and Nikola Jokic. However, even I can acknowledge that Harden is wrongfully being vilified using these three points. Let’s debunk all these myths right now.

Harden has a reputation for forcing his way out of good situations, however none of the situations he forced himself out of were good ones and he was in the right every single time. He has demanded trades three tim…