All-Time Records: Threes, 2,000+500+700 and a Scoring Monument
James Harden's career stat line is full of all-time records, especially in threes and "do-everything scoring," already cementing him in history.
In threes, Harden is among the NBA's all-time leaders in made threes. His step-back volume is staggering; multiple seasons he led the league in triples, and his career total long sits top-five all-time. In the "three-point era," the Beard was both driver and beneficiary — his endless step-backs redefined the guard's deep threat.
More unique are his "do-everything scoring" records. In 2016-17 he became the first player ever with 2,000 points + 500 rebounds + 500 assists in a season; in 2018-19 he became the first with 2,000 points + 700 assists. That means in one season he was a top scorer and a top playmaker with solid rebounding — a rarity in history.
Additionally, his 2,346 points in 2018-19 is top-tier modern volume. Together these records sketch a fact: Harden is neither "just a shooter" nor "just a point guard," but an offensive hub fusing scoring, playmaking and rebounding. Whatever the future title, the monument of numbers already earns "the Beard" a seat in NBA history.
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