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Documentary in the works on the 2012 trade bringing James Harden to the Rockets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 9, 2019.

  1. D-rock

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    Definition of an MVP

    Bearded Excellence: 4 out of 5

    The Next Goat
     
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    The pure deal
     
  3. farhen

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    about time
     
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    Four MVPs and Seven Years Ago
     
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    THE KEY TO A CHAMPIONSHIP FORMULA
     
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    I like simplicity.

    30+ for 30.

    or

    Step Back.

    Because man the Thunder took some steps back on that move.
     
  7. clutch citizen

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    We now know that it was a steal for the Rockets. But it wasn’t like that at the time of the trade. There was much risk. it was a new experience for everyone involved, especially for Harden and the Rockets.

    Houston was betting a lot on a 6th man to be a franchise player. They gave up their current and immediate-future assets for a bench guy to start AND be the man.

    Harden went from bench player to starter and needed a lot to go his way to get to that point. Including the OKC’s reluctance to pay him max money and them choosing Ibaka over Harden.

    Houston was lucky that Harden paid dividends immediately. Harden was lucky OKC didn’t offer him what he wanted, otherwise he wouldn’t be the heralded player he is today.

    Lucky 13
    Betting on 13
    Calling on 13
     
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    The Art of the Beard
     
  10. clutch citizen

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    “In Morey We Trust” would work as well depending on the perspective
     
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    "Murray"
     
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    Chokelahoma shitty blunder
     
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    This is the best one so far.
     
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    How Morey Stole Harden and Got His Superstar

    Morey Rapes Thunder, Steals His Superstar

    Thunder Bend Over for Morey, Daryl Gets His Superstar
     
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    dont call it anything else but "Harden". literally no other words needed
     
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    Harden Work
     
  17. smoothie

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    a few I like from this thread:
    The Oklahoma City Blunder
    "Basketball Reasons"
    Step Back 2012

    I will add:
    Small Market: The Price of Savings
    3 MVPs
    Fell Apart
     
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    Dork Elvis' revenge
     
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    A beautiful mind
     
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    Title Suggestion:

    "Jazz Suck"
     
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