Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden have a few things in common: both are franchise-altering talents, both are deserving MVP candidates, both are the backbone of their respected teams, and both are sitting at home watching the NBA Finals. Don’t take that as a shot at what they are and what they have achieved, they’re both all-time greats. However, the system’s incorporated around them make it taxing to win against the best teams in the NBA in a seven-game series. This is something the New Orleans Pelicans want to avoid with Zion Williamson.
Kobe Bryant believes James Harden and the Rockets won't win a championship with the style of play we're seeing on his scoring tear.