Netflix's latest basketball documentary, "Starting 5," included James Harden as one of the five featured players, with some of his best moments from last season. But, segments of his years with the Houston Rockets were also played, and the 2025 MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, gave Harden a generational label that he has rightfully earned.
"James Harden changed the game, like, with the step backs. I'll never forget, I was watching a playoff game versus Utah, and Ricky Rubio was guarding him. Like, their game plan was to guard him behind him so that he couldn't step back and shoot a three.