DETROIT — Perhaps James Harden was playfully annoyed at Doc Rivers comparing his current game to Magic Johnson. The Philadelphia 76ers coach called Harden a “scoring Magic Johnson” in reference to balancing scoring and facilitating.
But even with the context, Harden wanted it made clear he’s his own player.
“I’m James Harden,” Harden told Yahoo Sports. “I’m gonna get on Doc, too. But I’m James Harden. Magic Johnson was an unbelievable basketball player, done so many things for this league. But I’m James Harden.”
All right, then.