Prior to the 09 Draft, James Harden compared his game to a mix of Pierce and Ginobili

[Im Still Ballin]

How accurate was he?

[pandiani17]

Well, he used to defend way more in his OKC days. He scored his points while the starters were resting and then he played D when KD and Westbrook were on court. That aspect of his game disappeared when he moved to Houston and became franchise-player, however.

[ILLsmak]

Highly accurate TBH, but the guy using the skill set is a clown. I see what he means, though. He might not be as hard bodies as Pierce inside, but that's the only thing I would say is different. He's a big scorer like Pierce with Ginobili's craftiness. He's another guy who you think if someone could have got it thru his FKING HEAD how to play basketball, he would have been great. He may legit be better than Pierce, but he's a clown and he never won SO.

-Smak

[Im Still Ballin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPRaQnmDQxI