Why Critics Are Wrong About Harry’s Fit in Golden State — His Rookie Season Tells the Real Story

The Misunderstood Rookie

People keep saying Harry won’t fit in Golden State — like he’ll disappear in the shadow of Steph or Klay. But let me remind you: in Sacramento, he didn’t have a chance to shine. De’Aaron Fox was the undisputed backcourt king, and yet… Harry still put up elite shooting numbers.

I ran the numbers myself last week — it wasn’t just a good season. It was statistically significant.

Shooting Efficiency That Speaks Volumes

In his first year, Harry shot 49.8% from the field and 40.3% from three. That’s not casual consistency; that’s elite-level efficiency for a rookie guard.

And yes — against top-tier competition like Utah and Denver — he didn’t just survive, he thrived under pressure.

Now tell me: if Steve Kerr had him on board during that same season… would we be talking about ‘can’t play’ instead of ‘can’t be stopped’?

The System Matters More Than Talent Alone

Kerr doesn’t build rosters around raw upside alone — he builds systems around role clarity and spacing.

Harry? He fits like a glove in that framework.

He moves without the ball, hits catch-and-shoot looks with precision, and knows when to pass instead of force it. That isn’t ‘polished’. It’s instinctive efficiency — something even elite college players struggle with.

The idea that Harry is just ‘raw clay’ is lazy analysis. He wasn’t drafted as a project; he was drafted as an impact player.

Stop Confusing Potential With Polish

Let me be clear: I’m not saying Harry is perfect today. But dismissing him because someone thinks he “won’t work” with Golden State? That’s ignoring context. You don’t evaluate rookies by where they could play — you look at what they did under real pressure.

And under pressure? He delivered – while riding shotgun behind one of the league’s most dominant guards. So why does everyone act like this guy can’t handle another level? It makes zero sense to me as both an analyst and someone who grew up watching West Coast basketball on dusty courts near LA streets.