The Athletic recently published a list of the top 25 NBA players (subscription needed) of the 21st century. It would be nice to say that Houston Rockets legend James Harden was underrated at 14th, but it wouldn't be accurate. That said, if his career had gone differently, he'd climb the rankings.
He is almost undeniably the second-best player in Rockets history. The top spot is eternally reserved for Hakeem Olajuwon. If anyone ever surpasses The Dream, it will be (if you'll pardon the pun) a dream come true for Rockets fans. The team will have found one of the best players in NBA history.