Kendrick Perkins Picks James Harden Over Dwyane Wade in NBA Debate Kendrick Perkins has publicly aligned himself with James Harden in the ongoing discussion about which guard—Harden or Dwyane Wade—has had the superior NBA career. The former Celtics and Kings center, known for his candid opinions, made his stance clear during a recent appearance on the Road Trippin’ podcast. Perkins, who has long been a vocal figure in basketball circles, argued that Harden’s impact on the game since joining the league in 2009 has been unparalleled, despite Wade’s legacy of championships and individual accolades. Perkins’ comments focused on Harden’s time with the Houston Rockets, where he became a dominant force in the league. He highlighted the 2017-18 season, when Harden won the MVP award and averaged 36.1 points per game, a performance that many believed could have reached 40 points per game if not for injuries. Perkins also referenced Harden’s 2018-19 season, when he led the league in assists and continued to showcase his all-around game. “The only thing standing in James Harden’s way was KD and Steph on the same team,” Perkins said, referring to the Warriors’ dominance during that period. He noted that Harden’s ability to consistently produce at an elite level, even when facing the Warriors, solidified his place as one of the greatest guards in NBA history. While Perkins acknowledged Wade’s strengths—particularly his defensive prowess and three championships with the Miami Heat—he ultimately sided with Harden. “D-Wade, I’m a fan of his, but if you’re asking me, who had the better career or who I’m taking, no disrespect to D-Wade. This is my opinion, I’m taking James Harden,” Perkins said.#miami_heat #james_harden #houston_rockets #kendrick_perkins #dwane_wade
