Tim Duncan

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

This is a guy averaging 13 points and 3.5 assists in the playoffs
And the idea that playing with Durant and Westbrook doesn't help him is strange. Coming off the bench means initially he is matched up against subs plus the opposing teams best perimiter defender is almost never on him as he is on Durant, Westbrook or resting if those guys aren't in the game.

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.

[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.

[King Glorious]

Right now, James is 16-21 for 39 points. Wade is 2-10 for nine points.

James is a +11
Wade is a +12