James Harden’s ‘legacy is on the line’ with Knicks hunting him: Walt Frazier
James Harden's performance in the Eastern Conference finals is critical for his legacy, according to Walt Frazier. Frazier emphasized that Harden's future in the NBA may hinge on how he plays in the upcoming games. Despite his struggles, coach Kenny Atkinson continues to support Harden, believing in his potential to turn things around.
- ▪James Harden had a poor performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Knicks.
- ▪Walt Frazier stated that Harden's legacy is on the line during this playoff series.
- ▪Harden has only reached the NBA Finals once in his career, and he is now 36 years old.
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NBA New York Knicks James Harden’s ‘legacy is on the line’ with Knicks hunting him: Walt Frazier By Zach Braziller Published May 21, 2026, 8:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals was a disaster for James Harden. See Also New York Knicks Metta World Peace declares Jalen Brunson will lead Knicks to the glory he never got the chance to chase He was hunted by the Knicks and Jalen Brunson, a major culprit in the Cavaliers blowing a 22-point fourth-quarter lead. Walt Frazier believes how Harden performs the rest of the series, however long it lasts, will be remembered for a long time. “This is where Harden is now. He’s come to the fork in the road.
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