Nick DePaula: James Harden is debuting his “Northern Lights” Harden 10s tonight in Toronto for Game 3. Will drop exclusively in Canada in August. James Harden is debuting his “Northern Lights” Harden 10s tonight in Toronto for Game 3. Will drop exclusively in Canada in August. pic.twitter.com/9XUmulVaCA

Of course, the preseason rankings were compiled when Harden was still with the LA Clippers. Although his scoring average decreased by nearly five points after the trade from the Clippers to the Cavaliers, his efficiency improved. Harden shot 46.6 percent from the field post-trade, and his turnover average decreased.

James Harden is reportedly expected to hit free agency this offseason after the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired him in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers in February.

James Harden remains one of the most impressive players in the league, but he was even more unbelievable during his Rockets days.

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