James Harden 2009 NBA Draft

Two things to like about Harden. He's young (remember, he could have come out in 2008 after his freshman year) and he's cerebral. Looking at Brandon Roy and Dwyane Wade, this is an important feature for a team's playmaker to have. That said, he's not a sure thing. His athleticism isn't up to either of those players standards (though his dunks would say otherwise), so he could have a hard time being more than a No. 2 option on the next level. Like many great players on lukewarm teams, it's unclear how much of his errors (3.4 to's) are due to his style or to carrying the team. He's not a guaranteed "starting shooting guard for the next 10 years" a la Brandon Roy, but he's not someone to be looked over. NBADraft.net: http://www.nbadraft.net/players/james-harden

NBA by FanDome | May 20, 2009

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