The Rockets, their fans and certain media members are trying way too hard to push the Harden defense stopper narrative.
Rational people understand that Harden has improved tremendously this season (despite a few brain freezes) on the defensive side of the ball, but that doesn’t erase the years of lackluster defense on his part. Harden gets credit for trying to improve himself as a player, but doesn’t need his GM on Twitter like Diddy saying “Take That, Take That”. I am sure Harden appreciates the support, but settle down Darryl.
16-4&top defense w/majority of our starters out does not happen by accident. I present 2-way player&MVP @JHarden13 http://t.co/ilILURWgNL
— Daryl Morey (@dmorey) December 8, 2014