Basketball players often come across as conceited, particularly at the peak of their careers. James Harden has made numerous statements regarding his performance, comparing himself to other players, and saying he is one of the best players of all time as well as showing the confidence that one needs to be successful in the NBA.

ESPN’s Scoop Jackson interviewed Harden when the men’s basketball team was preparing for the FIBA World Cup. Jackson discussed Harden’s stats, confidence during games, and who he thinks could be the best player alive. While mentioning other players such as LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, he declared himself as the best of the bunch, though he is also on par with those players. He also concluded by expressing his confidence in himself and being in the process of learning more for improvement

It seems that James Harden is still catching up with guys like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant

In the interview, when Harden was asked who is the best basketball player alive, Harden said: “Myself.” the interviewer noted that it sounded so easy to tell, in response, Harden stated, “It is. Myself.”

Scoop asked Harden about his expectations from himself and if he had met the goals he set for himself in the NBA, keeping in mind that he called himself the best. Harden replied that he has a lot to achieve as he sees so much potential in him and he also has a long way to go since there is a lot to learn in this game

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The time he spent with Durant, and LeBron playing against him, Harden described as learning from each player. In regards to the time he spends with other players, he said, “Still trying to catch guys like LeBron, KD, and Kobe. You know, just trying to catch those guys. That’s something I get to look forward to every single day to motivate me.”

In reference to players like LeBron, Kobe, and KD, Scoop said, “Because you know you can still serve them on the court every now and then.”

Harden immediately responded with, “Listen until I get rings I can’t say anything.”

This wasn’t the only time he said himself to be the best. Another time Harden talked about being the best player all-around while comparing himself with Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Davis during an interview that was covered on the NBA 2K15 video game.  Although he called himself the best at the beginning of his statement, he later acknowledged that he is still catching up with others in the top tier, which is a bit confusing, knowing what he expects.

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