That doesn't explain why it only happens on defense and in many games, not just this season. And things like boxing out aren't tied to athleticism, it's a severe lack of effort and defensive IQ.
Yea. He has been sick alright. When they checked for a pulse they found none. Heart seems to be gone.
"Don't forget Harden has been sick." Yeah, I know the feeling. I have a commitment tomorrow night and will miss the Rockets game....and I barely even care. This team got the city interested again, but watch how few people are showing up at the games now. On New Year's Eve those who show up will mostly be there to watch Golden State shine, because it's probably going to be a beatdown of epic proportions.
Who said it only happens on defense? He's been slow on his iso maneuvers lately & has to pass off at the last minute more often. As stated previously, your "lack of effort" comment, definitely ties into the IV's he's had to have.
My point is he has been doing this for years, so it doesn't make sense to blame it on IVs. For one game okay, but not for his whole time at Houston.
Don't forget - I have also been sick and gotten worse watching him show no effort on D and ISoing too much - dribble dribble dribble dribble bail out pass with 3 s left or jack a brick