Yes, he really 'perfected' the art of flopping on his favor. And that step back, he was able to 'exploit' it to his advantage and not be called a traveling.
I remember Lebron James, 'crab dribble' early on his career, a lot of controversy regarding that one as well, majority says it's a traveling violation, similar to Harden step back, I don't know but I have a feeling that NBA fans are still divided on whether it's a violation or not.
I remember Lebron James, 'crab dribble' early on his career, a lot of controversy regarding that one as well, majority says it's a traveling violation, similar to Harden step back, I don't know but I have a feeling that NBA fans are still divided on whether it's a violation or not.
Not only step back, he also mastered the side step which is very hard to guard.
The only way to shut down harden is to double team him, he is not fast enough so defenders can get him out of rhythm.
We will see good defense when playoffs start, and that's the time Harden has to prove that he can also be as good in the playoffs.
Yep, that side-step or euro-step is also difficult to guard as well.
Perhaps force him to his weak side, the right and then double him. The problem is that Harden is also good in finding the open man.
I still remember though that Manu block on him 2 or 3 playoffs ago and that started the whole Harden choke in the playoffs. So let's see how team are going to adjust on him this time.
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