Shaquille O'Neal pinpoints major flaw behind James Harden’s clutch game failures: "I can see it in your eyes"

Shaquille O'Neal pinpoints major flaw behind James Harden’s clutch game failures: "I can see it in your eyes"

According to four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal, a major reason for his success was his indifference toward the noise coming from the general public.

Shaquille O’Neal Discusses James Harden's Playoff Pressure Issues

James Harden's playoff struggles were spotlighted after a disappointing Game 7 with the Los Angeles Clippers against the Denver Nuggets, ending in a 120-101 loss. Shaquille O’Neal shared insights on a recent podcast, suggesting Harden's performance is hindered by his concern for public perception, leading to a lack of decisiveness on the court. Despite a strong regular season with averages of 22.8 points, 8.7 assists, and 5.8 rebounds, Harden's …

Shaquille O’Neal Reveals The Real Reason James Harden Struggles Under Playoff Pressure

James Harden (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images) and Shaquille O’Neal (Photo by Candice Ward/Imagn Images) Los Angeles Clippers superstar James Harden had quite the show during the thrilling 2024-25 NBA season. Teaming up with fellow superstar Kawhi Leonard, Harden played a crucial role in guiding the Clippers to the playoffs, where they proved their mettle in the first round against the Denver Nuggets, pushing the series all the way to a …