Harden is a rhythmic player. The signature action "retreat", why is it difficult to defend
Harden’s retreat is not just as simple as retreating. First of all, he will have a fake break through, and this fake move is made. If the defense is posted, he really breaks through. If the defense retreats, he will choose to retreat or retreat to the side. The defender cannot interfere in time because of the center of gravity problem. If he insists on blocking the block, he will violate the cylinder or The thugs foul. The scariest thing about Harden I think is that his ability to read defensively is too strong, and he has a good rhythm. Facing the defender, he will observe how you defend him. If you are too far away, he will retreat by three-pointers. If you are a little closer, he will pass you in Europe. If you stick too hard or reach out and hang him on you, it will be a foul. Hold him and he will pass the ball now. It's amazing, it's really hard to guard against.
Before the Thunder and when he first arrived with the Rockets, Harden was very lovable, and his passers-by were very popular. Many non-home team fans would praise his dribbling rhythm and European moves. But later, as Harden's way of playing more and more pursues efficiency (retreating steps, touching porcelain), the popularity of passersby has deteriorated. Harden is not eager to shoot after the retreat is done, but depends on the defender's reaction. If the defender is more aggressive, then you have to wait for the defender to make a forward move before shooting (if you do Shooting the ball immediately will be blocked), which happens to be a time difference. If the opponent fails to keep up, make a decisive move.
Among the top ten stars in the scoring list, Curry ranked first in the bottom with 130 free throws, and the free throw percentage was 91%, which was the first positive number. Those who have watched the Warriors game will find that although Curry is the main goalless, but the breakthrough is actually not a minority. I remember that I had seen a piece of data on average breakthroughs and free throws, and Curry was terrible at this point. Even if Curry's breakthroughs are generally played in hiding, I feel that such a low free throw rate is very abnormal.
is the most intuitive, the 17 and 18 West Finals and Finals are a good example. Curry’s cylinder has been violated how many times, there is a bottom three-point crotch cut out, and the arm is full of blood marks. , But the whistle just doesn't sound. Harden’s playing is too smart and too sensible. He doesn’t pursue his own fixed style. He can use the rules to play whatever his advantage is. He is not as persistent as Kobe, nor does he play the same as Adu. Rhythm is also related to Harden's personality. He is not so competitive and beats his own rhythm.
