A pick that high is usually a franchise player. Harden is not. It's too high. It might be true that they thought they couldn't trade down and get him. It's possible they tried. Harden is not a #3 in a strong draft.
Well this isn't a strong draft, its this draft, so how he would go in a draft with Michael Jordan or something is entirely irrelevant.
Harden isn't a franchise player, he's an AWESOME #2 or 3 guy on a team, and OKC already has 3 really talented young players. It was an excellent pick if they couldnt move down 1 or 2 slots or were worried that if they did Harden would be gone.
EDIT: The T'Wolves need a pure PG in the worst way, they better take Rubio. They could've used Harden as well, or a defensive Center like Thabeet, itll be interesting to see what they do with another pick.
Also, Stuart Scott is a freakin moron. The Twovles gave up two proven players? They gave up two players who are proven to be mediocre!