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Harden surpasses Shaquille O'Neal's to become the ninth all-time leading scorer in NBA history

By Gabriel F. Cordero
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 14 Jan 2026



James Harden, 36, achieved another feat by surpassing Shaquille O'Neal's legendary 28,596 points to become the ninth all-time leading scorer in NBA history after the Los Angeles Clippers' 117-109 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.

Harden needed just 15 points to surpass O'Neal on the NBA's all-time scoring list and managed to score 32 in a home game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Against the Hornets, Harden also tallied 10 assists and 4 steals, and received support from Kawhi Leonard, who scored 35 points.


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