Foul calls are forever a touchy subject among basketball professionals .
Harden 's initial impulse to push back against the notion may come from a hesitance to be viewed as someone who seeks to deceive referees .
Foul calls are forever a touchy subject among basketball professionals , and Harden 's initial impulse to push back against the notion may come from a hesitance to be viewed as someone who seeks to deceive referees .