Any skepticism surrounding Brooklyn’s Big 3 has quickly subsided in recent weeks. The Nets are in the midst of a dominant stretch even without Kevin Durant, winning 14 of their last 15 games as they establish themselves as the Eastern Conference favorites. And Brooklyn’s pair of leading men are shattering some shaky narratives in the process.
James Harden has been perhaps the most enjoyable player to watch in the league in his time in Brooklyn, finishing Monday night with 21 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a win over the Knicks.