James Harden on making All-Star comeback: I never doubted it February 15, 2025 by Hoops Hype James Harden will play in his 11th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, but it’ll be his first since 2022 and first as a Clipper. “I never doubted it,” Harden told The Times. “… It was me just, you know, finally being healthy and getting back to my zone. Getting back to who I am and here I am.”