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What's wrong with our superstar and will he get his mojo back?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by BackNthDay, Jan 30, 2020.

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  1. BackNthDay

    BackNthDay Member

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    James looks totally disinterested and is showing less effort on defense (going back to old James). Reaching at halfcourt instead of getting back on defense and trying to contest the shot. Playing quality post defense, instead of trying to reach from behind and make a steal.

    If he's playing hurt that doesn't make sense and I think it's more mental with him than anything else.
     
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  2. Downtown Sniper

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    I saw the super saiyan gif the other day of Harden.

    You know the game VS the Pacers several years ago when they were a powerhouse in the East.

    The game the Rockets blew them out. I believe it was right after Harden cocked back the hammer and threw down a vicious dunk.

    Goodness gracious me I miss that James Harden. The one who had passion. The one who cared.
     
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  3. Caprah

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    He can barely move. Even blind Timmy can see he looks even slower then his usual pace. He might be carrying multiple games injuries
     
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    Lol. Real rocket fans respect the Rockets because they always played hard & left it all out there. It was that never quit mentality. Harden's the opposite of that. He's spoiled, coddled & quits when things don't go his way. Daryl Morey created this. Ppl called me a troll because I mentioned this year's back

    My guess is Westbrook is the new leader & Harden doesn't like it. WB plays EVERY possession & called Harden out for his effort. Since then he's been pouting like a baby
     
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    Season is done, our players just cant get it going and no help is coming.
     
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    Looks like he just gave up on the season. Who knows.
     
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  7. Rocket River

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    Has no lift
    His floaters were so flat

    Sit him until all star break

    Rocket River
     
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    her new gf or MDA doesn't allow him to shoot ?
     
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    The Harden train has come to a complete stop.
    Time to trade him for assets and build around Westbrick.
    We will be OKC 2.0 and enjoy consecutive 1st rd exits for years to come.

    :(
     
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  10. elmotsang

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    Let Harden takes back cp3 position to let him start up the attack. He can shoot or assist caplea to gain points. Westbrooks better goes to get rebounds and takes Eric Gordon role. If you let westbrooks to start the offence and hold the ball to make decision, it will tweak 2 MVP power.
     
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    The Hottest Houston stripper should volunteer and get with him. For the city, for the culture, for a trophy.
     
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    Probably a combination of injury and mentally not right. Some of those turnovers last night were beyond terrible.

    I would say that the Rockets should sit him until he's right, but Mike D'Antoni is our coach, so he will continue to play 38 minutes a night and hurt the team.
     
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  13. Rocket River

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    If you have to choose . .. .
    Harden getting 40 a night or Westbrook getting 40 a night . . . .. what ya chosing

    For all the bullsh!t about dribbling or lack of effort or boring basketball
    one is exciting and interesting
    but
    the other one actually wins ball games

    Rocket River
     
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    No ****, we keep running him into the ground year after year. If Westbrook can do load management you should be on it too.
     
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    I think Harden requires to see doctor to have some mentally advices
     
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    He needs to be shelved for a week to get his mind/body right. Everyone goes through these slumps
     
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    slumps are one thing that last maybe a week or two but a month long stretch is something to absolutely be concerned about
     
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    i'd rather assemble a roster around Russ moving forward.
    Harden is super talented but he doesn't have that fighting spirit that MJ, Kobe or Russ has. Harden's not fit to be a leader.
     
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    basically 3s vs 2s
     
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  20. J.R.

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    He has the worst attitude. Russell hurt his feelings. ;):D
     
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