[Official Thread] Media/Player Reaction to James Harden 2019-2020

So you, Durvasa, get to determine which factors are most significant? Interesting.

And surprising, considering the subjectivity of the topic.

 

great video from gilbert arenas

 

so much gold haha

 

Very Brief segment. TLDW- Said Harden is a tremendous player & scorer. Loves watching him play. Mentions how other players (Lebron) are copying his step back

 

So ESPN did a large feature on the long range three.

According to ESPN the popularity of the long 3 is because of Curry and Lillard.

Harden's name is listed with Luka Doncic and that is it.

 

He so spot on

Rocket River

 

I agree there isn't *significant*
But I think there is "some"

 

Kirk Goldsberry. Former Spurs statistician.

 

Gilbert really needs to be on TV more his insights are great

 

So much better than most
He too harsh and real and won't tow the company line enough

Rocket River

 

every player wants to play like Harden, they just won't admit it

 

Gilbert: BOOING MAKES IT WORSE!!!!!

I wish so many of our "fans" would understand this

Rocket River

 

Gilbert Arenas was preaching that basketball holy gospel...hallelujah

he’s 100% spot on...guys are just more skilled in this era compared to players from back in the day

I laugh when people think Harden wouldn’t absolutely massacre the 90s. Name 1 guy back then who possessed his combo of size, skill, and shooting ability.

Harden has based his game around human nature...I love how Arenas phrased that

Harden knows that if he drives and extends the ball out, defenders can’t help themselves from reaching in to try and knock the ball away...that’s just 1 example

I see all these basketball trainers on Instagram and Youtube teaching these kids how to analyze the game like Harden does...how to read their defender and get them in a comprising position in order to give themselves an offensive advantage...how to use their body to create space (something idiots say is just Harden pushing off when in actuality using your body to create space is something all top scorers do because it’s essential)

hoopers have mad respect for Harden’s game...it’s casual fans and media who can’t even dribble or make a layup or former players filled with envy because they dreamed of being able to do what Harden is doing that hate this man so much

 

Real talk right there!

 

James should openly convert to Islam, already has the beard , and you'll see this HATE disappear faster than a light. If I were him I would seriously consider it even as a prank

 

It is so spot on.
Listening to Gilbert was/is amazing.
I feel smarter after listening to him . . . .

I think he speaks more from a players perspective than any of these politicking players on TV/

Rocket River

 

he keeps it real...he will call out and expose BS

he gives better insight into what players are actually thinking than anyone else out there...Arenas called out so many Harden haters on the GARM

CF: Why won’t fat, lazy Harden run around off-ball like Klay?!?

Harden: Why tf would I do all that when I can just get the ball at the top of the key and get a bucket at a rate more efficient than a typical halfcourt possession from 99% of the NBA?

 

Your *CF* example sounds like DaDakota. LOL.

 

It is nice hearing a different or fresh perspective of Harden's game from a former player. James seems to get love from former players who don't work for ESPN. The guys on NBA TV at least try to be fair(Mchale excluded). Too bad Gilbert cant get a show on one of the main stream media outlets.