James Harden impresses Thunder coach Scott Brooks

 
Darnell Mayberry
Published: July 12, 2009

Scott Brooks is no different than the average Thunder fan who watched Oklahoma City ’s five games in the Orlando Pro Summer league. The Thunder coach became smitten at the poise and control with which No. 3 overall pick James Harden played.

It wasn’t Harden’s seemingly effortless scoring ability, or his perceptive play-making skills, or even his all-out hustle that stood out most for Brooks. Wh...


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