"The effort has to be there for me" – James Harden on pulling his weight on the defensive end
The 2018 league MVP showed his commitment on defense early in the game against the San Antonio Spurs, coming up with four consecutive deflections that resulted in a 24-second shot-clock violation. When asked about that particular play, Harden said it all boils down to being willing to do whatever it takes to help his team get the win.