Harden's post defense, Booker's movement & Rubio's passing | 5 Thoughts

Is James Harden quietly one of the best post defenders in the league? Plus, a film study of Ricky Rubio's passing, Devon Booker's off-ball activity, Jaren Jackson and the analytics on whether the West still rules the East.

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