T he Los Angeles Clippers were projected by many to finish among the worst teams in the Western Conference this season. After ...

the Clippers’ James Harden, Memphis’ Jaren Jackson Jr., Houston’s Alperen Sengun and Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams. It was Davis’ 10th All-Star selection and Harden’s 11th.

James Harden didn’t need a campaign to state his case. He didn’t need sports pundits to plead as to why he belongs on the NBA All-Star roster. His résumé was convincing enough. Harden earned ...