Assist Surge of 2.9! Harden's Scoring Dips Only 0.8 Points After Turning 30, Still Maintaining Elite Form Across 18 Seasons

American media outlet Camisa 23 released a statistical comparison of Harden's career performance before and after turning 30 on September 14. Before age 30, he averaged 24.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game, with shooting splits of 44.3%/36.5%/85.7%. After turning 30, he averaged 23.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game, with shooting splits of 43.2%/36.2%/87.2%. His scoring fell by just 0.8 points, while his assists surged by 2.9 per game. The outlet noted that Harden's transformation, which saw him change his role and position, has allowed him to maintain a high level of play across 18 seasons, with his career longevity often overlooked.