You’ll remember that last week, I mused that Isaiah Hartenstein, despite a team leading net rating, was the weakest link in the rotation and a strong candidate to be replaced in the rotation at some point in the season. After a few more outings, I’m not sure I still stand by that opinion. It’s true that Mike D’Antoni could want a more experienced interior defender. But Hartenstein’s energy has been absolutely infectious, as evidenced by his team-leading +27 in the box score against Golden State on Thursday night. He’s always involved in some manner in the play, whether it be diving to the floor or tipping rebounds.
Revisiting Hartenstein
