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Daily Rocket Science: Controversial but Effective

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His leadership is constantly questioned. He’s often called a ball hog. Critics constantly harp on his foul-drawing play style. The James Harden hate has even made its way to criticizing his shoe line (granted, Adidas should make some major changes to the ones that were leaked).

One thing that isn’t argued about The Beard, however, is his game’s effectiveness. He is able to draw enough fouls to where it isn’t the end of the world if he has a bad shooting night. To validate that claim, he once scored 50 points while only making 12 field goals that game.