Harden has to be prepared for that type of defense in the paint. I suggest Harden use his elite braking system to drive stop on a dime and hit the FT jumper. He needs that *counter* for when the lane closes on floaters AND when the refs are swallowing their whistle. This will happen in the playoffs. I know it is *midrange*, but he can break that out at the end of games or key situations where *just getting a bucket* is all that matters. That is ok.
I watch plenty of other teams like the Lakers and Bucks this season but only Harden constantly get called for those offensive fouls (which could easily be a blocking call for Lebron and Giannis). It seems the refs are trying to send a clear message to Harden (which he doesn't get still) because of all the complaints from other teams. This will likely cost us again in the playoffs (Harden turnover in crucial possession) so be expecting it.
he was forced to remove some sort of wristband last nite, same one i've seen him wearing otherwise without issue. looked like it was something sentimental, they knew that and were trying to F with him to prove a point
yeah, that was weird. We even got a delay of game for it, as they were discussing. It was some very thin string band, vs those plastic bands that the other players were allowed to wear.
This is why you can play a line up of everyone under 6'6 Easier to get a charge than to cleanly block or alter a shot. Rocket River
