James Harden now holds the record for most playoff appearances without an NBA title

In the 186th playoff game of his NBA career, Al Horford won his first NBA championship. The Celtics taking the title in 2024 removed Horford from the list of shame, as Boston came up short this year almost (eventually) he would surpass Karl Malone (193) in most playoff games without a championship. After the game, Horford was understandably happy to finally get his first ring, 17 years into his NBA career: But as Horford won the title, James Harden finally took the title no player wants: His 166 playoff games without a ring now. not only the fourth in NBA history, but the most of any active NBA player. Per StatMuse, the next closest is…
Source: SB Nation