Besides Russ's inflated boards and slightly better assists (with what is still, even after this run, a higher USG rate)? Better TS%, EFG%, WS/48, any RPM stat you wanna find, and also just the traditional shooting metrics like PPG, FG%, and 3PT%.

The only advanced stats Harden doesn't lead in are the cumulative ones (win shares), so, you know, get back to me in 35 games.

Also, if none of the stats YOU just posted are enough to prove it, how about their projected win totals and current seedings? Also, let's see if my boy gets knocked out in the first round by... well, I guess Harden can't eliminate himself like he did Russ in 5 that year, huh?