The way the article describes how Harden racks up fouls sounds similar to the tactic that Kevin Martin used a few seasons back as a Rocket, though of course at an altogether different level. Morey likely keeps an eye out for these kinds of players.
Nice to see Kerr admit they actually are fouls when he watches the replay. Sorry, Amare, no angels involved.
I wish someone with skill and some time could put together a video montage of the many many slomo replays where harden's biceps to forearms always get guillotine-smacked by 1 to 4 arms. Everyone is so eager to watch the replay cause they think he flopped, but then the replay often shows the guy taking desperation fouls. There is no one on earth that can guard his drive, and it frustrates opponents and their fans.
Harden has a strong core so he can maintain his balance through his zigzagging moves to make the shot. That's a skill very few guys have.
This is why you need to join a Mavs board already. You say that like it's a bad thing. The ability to draw fouls and get to the FT line is an asset. All of the greats get to the FT line. Just as MJ, Kobe, LeBron, Hakeem, and yes even Shaq and Wilt. Players can't stop them so they foul them hoping the official bails them out. Most of the time it's that simple. When did shooting FTs become a bad thing? Screw the other team.
This. I can't stand the he just flops bs. If you actually watch the plays he is clearly fouled almost every time.
They all know he's going to do it yet they still reach And complain. Only player I've seen not go for the bait was Matthews during the playoffs last year.
