Shaquille O'Neal Delivers Brutal Assessment of James Harden
Summary
James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers were swept by the New York Knicks in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals, failing to reach the NBA Finals again. Shaquille O’Neal criticized Harden’s performance during the series, highlighting his low scoring and turnovers in key games.Key Facts
- James Harden has not reached the NBA Finals since 2012.
- In the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals, Harden and the Cavaliers lost all games to the Knicks.
- In Game 4, Harden scored 12 points with poor shooting and had four turnovers.
- Shaquille O’Neal said Harden tends to “disappear” in important moments.
- Harden averaged 17.3 points, five rebounds, and 3.3 assists over the first three games.
- Harden is 36 years old during this 2026 playoff run.
- Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 28 points in Game 4 but it was not enough to avoid elimination.
- The Cavaliers played at Rocket Arena during the series against the Knicks.
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