Sacramento Kings newcomer DeMar DeRozan recently praised former Houston Rockets star James Harden for his prime performances. DeRozan expressed his admiration during an appearance on Club 520.

DeRozan, a six-time NBA All-Star, highlighted Harden’s exceptional impact on the game. “Kobe [Bryant] is my GOAT, all that, everything, but what’s real is real,” he said, via HoopsHype.

He continued by emphasizing the uniqueness of Harden’s achievements. “The sh*t James [Harden] was doing—I don’t think we’ll ever see that again,” DeRozan stated.

Harden’s tenure with the Rockets was marked by his scoring prowess and playmaking skills. During his prime, Harden delivered some of the most impressive performances in NBA history. His ability to dominate games and achieve high scoring averages set him apart from his peers.

Harden ha three 30-plus point per game seasons while with the Rockets. His best year was during the 2018-19 season when he averaged 36.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.