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How much better can James Harden get? will he ever reach top 5?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Jharden13, Jun 22, 2013.

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  1. Jharden13

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    Most consider him top 15 now I reckon. He's already now a 26PPG guy on a playoff team. How good can he be?
     
    #1 Jharden13, Jun 22, 2013
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    2 threads in the span of 5 minutes? I think that's a record.
     
    #2 RedDynasty, Jun 22, 2013
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    Hardly...

    stick to the topic.
     
    #3 Jharden13, Jun 22, 2013
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    You're a book.
     
    #4 RedDynasty, Jun 22, 2013
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    either stick to the topic or leave. Nobody is forcing you to enter this thread.
     
    #5 Jharden13, Jun 22, 2013
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    sky is the limit. even if he never scores the same amount of points on average, if his defense improves, he'll be a better player.
     
    #6 pnr, Jun 22, 2013
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    Hopefully better than Oj Mayo
     
    #7 Panda23, Jun 22, 2013
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    Fine, I will.

    Harden is already a Top 20 player.

    At his ceiling, he'll be a Top 10 player.

    I Apologize for my randomness. If you don't get my "you're a book" reference, you should check the Blurred Lines thread.
     
    #8 RedDynasty, Jun 22, 2013
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    I didn't mean to cause offense creating two quick topics btw
     
    #9 Jharden13, Jun 22, 2013
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    You didn't cause offense.
     
    #10 RedDynasty, Jun 22, 2013
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    I am offended. This is an outrage!
     
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    Can argue hes top 10 already.
     
    #12 CCM721, Jun 22, 2013
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    You tell us, James.
     
    #13 RV6, Jun 22, 2013
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    Top SG right now? Better than Wade and Kobe is injured and not likely to regain his form. He should be first team all NBA at SG this year with another season like last year.

    I'd like to see him work on his defense but I suppose you could argue there's not 5 better players in the league today.

    Lebron
    Durant
    Carmelo
    Howard
    CP3

    Only guys I would put ahead of him.....
     
    #14 Phillyrocket, Jun 22, 2013
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    Top 5 with Dwight. Just watch.
     
    #15 Da_Spark, Jun 22, 2013
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    He can reach Top 5 if he becomes a solid defender. Right now he's probably in the 8-12 range.

    Finished 8th in MVP voting at 23 years old so I'd say there's a good chance he can keep getting better.
     
    #16 J Sizzle, Jun 22, 2013
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    I view Harden as top 10 already tbh. Top 5? I'm feeling good about his chances, but definitely not a sure thing sort of way. Him making Top 5 in whatever current league is, to me, like the chances of OKC winning a championship series. Really possible, but at the same time, could just never happen :p
     
    #17 pwnyxpress, Jun 22, 2013
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    Who will be better from here on out.. Harden or Westbrook?
     
    #18 Da_Spark, Jun 22, 2013
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    I thought he was top 10 didn't they have this on ESPN where he was 7 or 8 on the list
     
    #19 rocketblood713, Jun 22, 2013
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    This year, I had him as the 8th best player in the league. Naturally, since he is 23, there is a good possibility he can continue to grow as a player and become a top 5 talent.
     
    #20 jbasket, Jun 22, 2013
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