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Watch: James Harden Channels Michael Jordan, Pulls Off NBA Move of the Year

 By Mike Isenberg  March 1, 2018 at 5:09pm
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That just wasn’t right.

What James Harden did to Wesley Johnson last night was beyond embarrassing — it bordered on criminal.

For the second time this season, the Rockets were already on their way to their 14th straight win.

Harden is expected to win his first MVP award, with Houston looming as the one legitimate challenger to Golden State’s NBA supremacy. And still, “The Beard” beat Johnson like he committed a crime.

WARNING: If you haven’t seen this, you may want to avert your eyes.

The move reminded some of Michael Jordan’s famous shot against Bryon Russell in what has been called the defining moment of Russell’s career:



Now in fairness to Johnson, he really shouldn’t be guarding Harden — a point that was painfully obvious.

Do you think Harden got away with one here?

The Beard is two inches taller, roughly 100 times quicker, and well, just better.

We should give Williams some credit for being a good sport. Check out his reaction while he’s sprawled out on the floor.

Harden’s reaction was nearly as good. He had to laugh before answering a question about the move.

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If, as he says, James had that in his bag all year, he certainly picked the right time to unleash it.

The move was so dirty that we know Isaiah Thomas was speaking for every other player in the NBA.

“I’m just glad that I’m not that guy that fell.”

Yes, that’s going to be Wesley Johnson’s new identity — the guy that fell.

At least he’ll be remembered … even if he can’t walk with broken ankles.

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Mike Isenberg
Freelance Writer
Mike is an 11-time Michigan Emmy Award winner who has spent nearly 30 years working in sports media.
Mike has spent nearly 30 years in all aspects of sports media, including on-air, 10 at ESPN and another 10 at Fox Sports Detroit. He now works as a TV agent, and lives with his family in West Bloomfield, MI.
Birthplace
Sudbury, Massachusetts
Honors/Awards
11-time Michigan Emmy winner
Education
Emerson College
Books Written
The Longest Year: One Family's Journey Of Life, Death, And Love/If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Tigers/If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Lions
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