James Harden averaged 3.7 assists per game last season, up from 2.1 in 10-11.
Eric Maynor suffered a season-ending injury on Jan. 7th, but has returned and Reggie Jackson also figures to play more as well.
“We have three very good point guards on our team,” Harden said. “They're playing very well. I just try to fit in where I can and make plays. They run the team. I just go off them.”
“You know what, it's just kind of progressed to him (Harden) handling the ball more,” Scott Brooks said. “I look at James and our guards as guards. We're kind of a throwback backcourt. Both guards can make plays. Both guards can handle the ball in that second unit — Eric, Reggie and James. It definitely is a luxury having that. If you get trapped, you can always have the off-guard bring up the ball. We should never have problems in the backcourt bringing up the ball if they trap us.
“James is a terrific decision-maker. He can get to where he wants to with pressure and make decisions with pressure.”