There were definitely Harden proponents (though many, myself included, were slightly skeptical). Paul Pierce comparisons for sure, even I said he looks the part but that's a tough game to play in the pros. He has done it and kudos to him. The main thing that dampened enthusiasm about him were some lame performances in big spots, mostly the tourney.

It appears we lost the 2011 T+J thread. I think that one and 2012 I was barely in if at all, so barring its location I can't comment one way or the other on Klay "at that point." I liked him but then again Mychal is always pumping propaganda in my ear.