Knicks learn that playing James Harden deep in the playoffs is the best omen

The Warriors didn’t just beat Harden to build a dynasty. They turned him into the playoff checkpoint every contender eventually has to pass.

Let’s be clear about something before we start.

I don’t want to talk about the Western Conference Finals right now. OKC and San Antonio can wait. Yeah yeah I know, best NBA matchup possible, two franchises shaped by the Warriors’ dynasty, playing for a trip to the Finals. And yet I genuinely do not care at this moment because something more important jus…