Who would've thought with Dwight out Harden would be our best perimeter defender and best rim protector!! That block on Cousins was just DAMNNNN!!
What about all those hilarious gifs that have gone viral with Harden playing putrid D? Harden can't play defense.. impossible... what does this thread have to do with Klay Thompson!?
If he gets votes this year, he'll deserve them. But really, so glad Harden's defense is finally taking a priority. Would have been nice if it was there last season but now, he truly is a superstar.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>James Harden. Defensive. <a href="https://t.co/b2GcQkCCnQ">https://t.co/b2GcQkCCnQ</a></p>— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/537823177020547072">November 27, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I specifically said it's a kneejerk thread. But on a serious note Harden's defense has been at least 3x better from last year. This team's defensive effort is beautiful to watch.