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#3 James Harden
He may not be the most efficient player in the world and his defensive lapses have been comical at times, but The Beard is the leading scorer in the league this season for a reason. He’s got this amazing combination of speed and strength which is unmatched by any 2-guard in the league. His speedy first few steps allow him to blow by the first defender and his strength allows him to get through the clogged paint to finish at the rim.
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When he’s not able to hoist up a shot, Harden is the master of earning trips to the charity stripe (he gets over 8 free throws on a per-game average). A skilled ball-handler of the highest order, he is able to cross up defenders or step back to drill a reliable jumpshot, either mid-range or a 3-point shot.
He draws enough double-teams from teams to be able to facilitate Dwight Howard in the interior or an open player on the perimeter. His role as the Houston Rockets’ offensive hub in his third season in Texas has only grown in importance with each passing year, and he is currently the best all-round 2-guard in the league, all things considered.
