James Harden will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Regardless of how some people may feel about him or his legacy, no one can deny that he's one of the greatest ball-handlers and scorers to ever lace them up.
He's known for many things. People will remember his pick-and-roll artistry, three-level scoring, and ability to get to the line when they think about him. What they won't do, however, is talk about how good of a defensive player he was.
Harden's defensive prowess -- or lack thereof -- has always been a talking point. That's not going to change in year 17.