While at the game, he winced in pain many times throughout. Would explain why he isn't driving in as much.
didn't show any of that during the preseason or game 1. it looked to me Harden was driving but he wasn't getting his calls or finishing at all so he stopped and gave up.
He's driving alright, just not getting the calls he used to. Also, can he be a little more crafty going to the hoop rather than just bulling his way straight up? He doesn't just invite contact, but initiates contact. So if the ref decides to swallow whistle, then Harden is in for a long night.
Idk about the shoulder. Saw him at the game and it did look like it was bothering him for a bit, but it definitely looks like the league isn't going to give Harden all the calls he got last year. Still early but we'll see..
Exactly. He even admitted he didn't do much in the off-season. Clearly not an MVP and leader mentality.