SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden helped Team Shaq win the championship at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, but the tournament itself wasn’t without controversy. Shaquille O’Neal’s team defeated Charles Barkley’s team in the final round,

Thrust into LA's leadership role this offseason, Harden responded by organizing a minicamp: "He’s all about the team."

With the departure of Paul George and the delayed start to Kawhi Leonard’s season, the Clippers needed someone to step up and future Hall-of-Famer Harden has done so on and off the court.