Tim Duncan

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

This was sort of my point, but didn't have the time to type it all out. Big difference between being the third option, compared to the first.

But I give Harden all the credit in the world for draining that three the other night. He didn't shy away from the moment, which is a quality you want in a player.

I love Harden's game. I think he is a really good player. But I think that OKC's offense and defense allows him to be about as good as he can be. On defense he can cheat and has the NBA's best shot blocker behind him. On offense the court is always spread because Westbrook and Durant and to a lesser extend Cook make you guard them outside and they have no real post offense to speak of. The fact that Harden has that sneaky quick first step with a spead defense allows him to draw a lot of foul shots which he usually makes. He is a good passer and a good shooter especially when he is open. Honestly he is like a younger version of Ginobili minus the trick shots.