James Harden's step back move is his signature. It's one of the most dangerous moves in all of basketball. Harden routinely uses this move to create enough space between him and the defender to get his shot off. He's rarely called for the travel despite the fact that his step back comes dangerously close to a violation.
But this doesn't stop anyone from calling him out on the possible travel. Russell Westbrook was the latest person to roast Harden for his patented move.
At Team USA minicamp, Westbrook hilariously emulated Harden's step back. Instead of stepping back once, Russ completely exaggerates the step back by hopping backward several times without taking a dribble.
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Russ exaggerated the move to the extent that he pulled himself off the court before putting up the shot. Westbrook's former teammate, Harden, was only a few feet away and all he could do was watch Russ clown him.
But to be fair, Westbrook missed the shot so Harden might get the last laugh. Although players and fans love to poke fun at Harden's step back, it works like a charm. It's something he's used on once or twice over the years during their encounters on the court.
But Russell Westbrook and the rest of the NBA can make fun of the move all they want, Harden won't stop doing it until it's called for a travel. Until then, the reigning MVP will continue to victimize defenses all around the league.
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