James Harden's defense really sucked last night. Here's three examples in 10 seconds:
None of this is exactly unique but, since it's the playoffs, he received a little more ball busting than usual. On TV Shaq took him to task with some harsh (but fair) criticism during Inside the NBA:
"The problem with James Harden is he has no leadership skills. I know for a fact as the main player, when you come to play, others will follow. If you’re the leader of a team, you gotta do what you’re supposed to do. If you don’t do what you’re supposed to do, then others will not do anything … He doesn’t lead by example."
And on the internet his play also got him called out by DJ Jazzy Jeff...:
...as well as a bunch of other people who weren't famous in the '90s:
And, speaking of the Defensive Player of the Year voting:
How long until Lil B takes credit for this?
Send all complaints, compliments, and tips to sportstips@complex.com
[via Larry Brown Sports, Twitter, Vine]
Shaquille O'NealShaqTwitter ReactionsHouston RocketsDJ Jazzy JeffNba PlayoffsJames HardenGolden State WarriorsNews
