James Harden played at an All-NBA caliber level this season. No, he’s not the 35-points-per-game scorer he once was. But he could be scoring more points per game if he wasn’t doing what it takes to win — adapting and setting up Joel Embiid, helping his superstar teammate (likely) win his first ever MVP trophy.
But what’s the ideal mix for Philadelphia from their 10-time All-Star point guard? Do they want him setting the table or dropping 25-plus points per game?
Stephen A. Smith believes James Harden is in more need of a standout run in the playoffs than Joel Embiid: pic.