James Harden's crossover broke the internet -- and Wesley Johnson's ankles -- Wednesday night ... but one of the best ball-handlers on the planet says he's seen way better!!
We got AND1 legend "The Professor" -- real name Grayson Boucher -- the morning after Harden's dirty cross/staredown combo vs. the Clippers ... and he told TMZ Sports why he thinks it should NOT go down with the all-time greats.
Don't get it twisted -- Professor says the Beard's shake was "one of the best of the season, for sure" .