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James Harden: One of the top 6 players to build around

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by BreakYoSelfFool, Feb 27, 2013.

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Where should Harden rank as one of the top NBA players to build around?

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    28 vote(s)
    6.4%

  2. 2

    17 vote(s)
    3.9%

  3. 3

    103 vote(s)
    23.5%

  4. 4

    91 vote(s)
    20.7%

  5. 5

    89 vote(s)
    20.3%

  6. 6

    35 vote(s)
    8.0%

  7. Out of top 6

    76 vote(s)
    17.3%
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  1. BreakYoSelfFool

    BreakYoSelfFool Member

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    Harden was ranked at #6 behind:
    1. Lebron James
    2. Kevin Durant
    3. Russell Westbrook
    4. Chris Paul
    5. Kyrie Irving

    Where should Harden rank as one of the top NBA players to build around?

    Sorry if already posted
     
    #1 BreakYoSelfFool, Feb 27, 2013
  2. OremLK

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    My snap reaction was third behind LeBron and Durant. His combination of youth, versatility, and offensive prowess is hard to beat. I have the feeling this guy is going to be the face of our franchise for the next 10+ years.
     
    #2 OremLK, Feb 27, 2013
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    Harden and Westbrook are at the same level, but I would definitely choose Harden over Irving.
     
    #3 jayhow92, Feb 27, 2013
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    I'd take Harden over Westbrook and Irving, but not CP3, Durant and LeBron. So #4.
     
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    superfob Mommy WOW! I'm a Big Kid now.

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    Still feels weird that the Thunder had 3 of the top 6 guys on this list.
     
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  6. JayGoogle

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    I'd choose him over Westbrook for sure lol.

    We have no clue how Westbrook would be if he had his own team.
     
    #6 JayGoogle, Feb 27, 2013
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    Building around Westbrook.. okay...
     
    #7 apollo33, Feb 27, 2013
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    I think Westbrook would put up ridiculous numbers if he was running his own team just not efficiently. Lots of points, lots of shot attempts.
     
    #8 jae713, Feb 27, 2013
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    Truly does not matter. It is what it is. Opinion threads hold little interest for me.
     
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  10. ChippedToothLin

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    a team built around Westbrook ... reads like a comedy :grin:
     
    #10 ChippedToothLin, Feb 27, 2013
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    lebron, cp3, durant then harden for me.

    I think cp3 controls a game better than anyone besides Lebron. He is also a deadly closer and the easiest to build around because he makes everyone better. Putting Westbrook ahead of cp3 on this list seems wrong.
     
    #11 robrhodes, Feb 27, 2013
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    I AGREE!!!!!!!
     
    #12 Lil Lee, Feb 27, 2013
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    I think it would be pretty close to what Rose put up his MVP year. They are actually pretty similar players.

    Of course, I don't think Rose deserved that MVP that year, and I think I would rather build around Harden than Rose or Westbrook. Rose and Westbrook are both great players, but Harden's efficiency combined with his productivity, which is similar to those two players, gives him the edge in my opinion.

    I have Harden as third behind Lebron and Durant.
     
    #13 HamJam, Feb 27, 2013
  14. BreakYoSelfFool

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    I personally feel he should be #4 after Lebron, Durant, and Kyrie Irving; barely edging out Chris Paul. I also think there are a quite a few more people I would rather have than Westbrook. At PG alone, off the top of my head I would think a healthy DRose or Rondo ,DWade, and maybe even Steph Curry
     
    #14 BreakYoSelfFool, Feb 27, 2013
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    I would put him behind LBJ, KD, CP3, DH12. I think DH12 is just really under rated this year. He has proven he can take a team to the finals.
     
    #15 Air Langhi, Feb 27, 2013
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    Exactly... Wtf would be the logic behind that plan????
     
    #16 Cstyle42, Feb 27, 2013
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    I would take Harden over WB.

    1) LBJ
    2) Durant
    3) Irving
    4) Harden
    5) CP3(due injury concerns)
     
    #17 felixng2012, Feb 27, 2013
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    Westbrook doesn't belong on this list.
     
    #18 larsv8, Feb 27, 2013
  19. CXbby

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    Irving and Westbrook above Harden is an absolute joke. Neither of them does a single thing better.

    Seriously, what does Irving do better than Harden?
     
    #19 CXbby, Feb 27, 2013
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    1. LeBron James (Beast)
    2. Kevin Durant (Your go to scorer)
    3. Chris Paul (PG)

    4 - Harden

    CP3 goes 3rd because of his Elite Passing skills, you build a roster with shooters and PnRers. Harden still TOs more than wanted.

    Russel is dynamic, but horrible build around player. Kyrie has talent, but not sure he is your build around guy.
     
    #20 KillScarz, Feb 27, 2013
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