INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers is honored after becoming 9th on the NBA all-time scoring list during the second half of play against the Charlotte Hornets at Intuit Dome on January 12, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers makes a shot against Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets making him 9th on the NBA all-time scoring list during the second half at Intuit Dome on January 12, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers makes a shot against Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets making him 9th on the NBA all-time scoring list during the second half at Intuit Dome on January 12, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 12, 2026 in Sacramento, California. James is wearing a patch to celebrate his record-setting 23rd NBA season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 12, 2026 in Sacramento, California. James is wearing a patch to celebrate his record-setting 23rd NBA season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 12, 2026 in Sacramento, California. James is wearing a patch to celebrate his record-setting 23rd NBA season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 12, 2026 in Sacramento, California. James is wearing a patch to celebrate his record-setting 23rd NBA season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 12, 2026 in Sacramento, California. James is wearing a patch to celebrate his record-setting 23rd NBA season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)