In a trend that has continued across the NBA, coaches have sidelined their star players down the final stretch of the season.
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Earlier this month, the Golden State Warriors rested Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala in their match-up against the San Antonio Spurs.
The idea of sitting out games this season is not an option for Harden.
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"I just wanna hoop, that's all," he said. "I'll rest when I'm done."
Harden said he loves playing basketball.
"I enjoy the grind, I enjoy how hard (basketball) is," Harden added. "I think that's what makes it tough and makes you who you are."
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