Harden and Westbrook have been teammates on three teams so far, and the status and strength of the two men are different in these three stages. The first phase was with the Thunder, when Westbrook was the second-in-command and Harden was just a sixth-man man. In the second phase of the Rockets, Harden is the team leader, and Westbrook is the second leader, starter. The third stage is this season, in the Clippers, Harden is not the boss, but he is also a starter, the tactical core. Westbrook, on the other hand, has been reduced to a base salary and is now a substitute, sometimes dropped-out at key moments, but there is also some tactical value.
According to a report on February 11, statmamba, a data agency, counted and announced Westbrook's top five three-point assist shooting percentages this season, among which Harden, who has worked with him three times, ranks first with a shooting rate of more than 50%.
Harden is shooting 52 from three-point range on Westbrook passes4%, ranking first on this list. The second is Leonard, and the second, exactly fifty percent. That's two players in the top 50. The third is George, 433%。Leonard, George, Harden, and Westbrook are the Big Four of the Clippers.
Fourth on this list is Coffey with 429%, fifth is Powell, 415%。Because Westbrook is on the bench, he often partners with Coffey and Powell. And Westbrook's style of play requires shooters. As long as Westbrook does a good job of passing, his role in the Clippers will be more obvious.
Westbrook had a surprise as well, he was passionate and energetic before, during and after the game, which is good for the team. Especially in a team that is on the rise, having players who are so committed is good for their teammates to be happy.