James Harden is 6’5 and at least 240lbs. There’s no reason he shouldn’t take those little babies” as Russ says, in the post and score easy buckets or draw fouls. If they bring a double that’s even more open shots for our 3pt shooters. If Russ can do it, so can James.
Harden stopped going to his very good post game to increase efficiency. I doubt he ever goes back to it but it would be a good wrinkle for the playoffs.
He's already scoring almost 40 points per game as well as picked up his defensive intensity in recent seasons. The only next step that he needs to take is to win a championship. I'm not sure what he himself can do at this point regarding our team's deficiencies - I just hope Fertita doesn't order Morey to go under the luxury tax, and we can actually compete for a championship especially with a KD-less Warrior out of the picture.
Making that floater at a high rate is the only thing he needs to do. Otherwise, he has done everything and anything anyone could have ever imagined except winning a ring. He is an all time great, just keep winning
Reduce turnovers Play at same defensive level as he occasionally does when he’s actually good defensively move off the ball a little bit when the offense starts getting bogged down
The floater worries me. The Refs calling bullshit offensive fouls is my worry I expect that to increase in the playoffs Rocket River
You're right that he could develop some post moves, left and right hand hooks. It would be fresh air for playoff series where he is double teamed or very well defended outside. For instance, Bledsoe gave him some issues (helped by all his team), Harden could punish him in the post. I see him practicing that as he gets older and loses that first step.
Shoot 42% from three. Oh wait, he’s been doing that over the last 27 games, since the MIA fiasco. 420
Speaking of turnovers First 17 games this season he was averaging 5.5 turnovers per game Last 16 games he is down to 3.8 per game Will be interesting to see if he can keep them that low the rest of the year.
He must break Michael Jordan Records for average most score this year to secure his MVP title. I think MDA should give him more time to play to break this record, even in rubbish time