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Ten NBA things I like and don't like, including James Harden's beautiful dimes

Let's roll with another round of 10 things, featuring some James Harden art, the slumping LA Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers' defense and JaVale McGee ... needing to chill.

1. James Harden and the art of the pocket pass

Is Harden the best -- or at least most stylish -- pocket passer in NBA history?

The level of disguise is ridiculous. Harden's pocket passes flow right out of his dribble. He doesn't change the cadence of his strides or bounces. He is dribbling, and before you realize what is happening, some guy running beside Harden is dunking.