It’s pretty clear what the issue is. Harden is trying to make PG play like Luke Kennard. This is the same issue LeBron had with Dwayne Wade and Bosh.
Links are here: you might have to change to EFG% https://www.pbpstats.com/on-off/nba/player?Season=2023-24&SeasonType=Regular%2BSeason&TeamId=1610612746&PlayerId=201935
It’s like trying to start Lou Williams in 2020 over Pat Bev.
Wade and Bosh’s percentage with lebron on vs off we’re significantly higher.
Bosh’s usage compared to his Toronto years is where the dip was… it’s almost as if someone is went from first option in a treadmill team to a 3rd option on a perennial contender 🤔