James Harden #13 of the Oklahoma City Thundery Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Former Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest recently explained why he elbowed James Harden in 2012, while also expressing regret.
Although Houston Rockets star guard James Harden has immersed himself as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, it was the 2011-12 season that put Harden on the map. Harden and the Oklahoma City Thunder finished that season with the second-best record in the Western Conference, as they went 47-19.
The Thunder eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers within five games during the Western Conference Semifinal round, advancing to the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, who had no answer for Harden.