NBA: Player Rankings – Week 7

7. James Harden (SG, Houston Rockets)

Dec 6, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) reacts after making a basket during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Warriors 105-83. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

It seems almost comical at this point that the Thunder traded away James Harden two years ago because they did not want to give him a max contract. Someone go ask Sam Presti (OKC general manager) if he wants a do over, I’m sure the Rockets would oblige. After leaving the Thunder, James Harden proved he was a superstar in this league. So far this season Harden has averaged 24.7 points, 5.9 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. With all the drama surrounding Dwight Howard, I don’t think it has affected James too much. Harden is one of the most dynamic scorers in the league who can get to the basket any time he wants. But what makes him so great is that he constantly makes the players around him better (take notes Melo).