re: Harden had a 5 step travel on a 3 pt attempt...and was awarded with a trip to the line

They both have the ability to get hit and fouled.

Lebron gets hit harder and more often.

When adjusting for fouls, Lebron is actually better at basketball than what the whistles would have you perceive.

On the other hand, Harden isn't quite as good at basketball as the free throw trips would have you perceive.

That's what I mean when I say I disregard some stats for Harden that have the free throw line added in. I know he's great at shooting them when he's there, but that isn't my point.


Because of all this, I think Lebron's game would also travel to other eras better than Harden's.

Harden is more of a product of the times, and not just strictly an all time great.