Instead , they chose Harden 's balance and rim - finishing ability .
Ricky Rubio was a possibility , which would have forced Westbrook to the two ( and maybe eventually out of OKC if he insisted on playing the point ) .
OKC chose Harden 's balance and rim - finishing ability .
Ricky Rubio was a possibility , which would have forced Westbrook to the two ( and maybe eventually out of OKC if he insisted on playing the point ) .