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Max Kellerman said James Harden is a Choker in the Playoffs

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by N2bnfunn, Apr 22, 2019.

  1. aliadiere25

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    Nothing gets said about Curry shooting 3/14 and getting carried by Thompson and Durant.

    Harden had a terrible shooting night for the most part and still had the most points in the team.
     
  2. durvasa

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    I didn’t say it was choking. I don’t think that’s fair. But, at the same time, it’s not enough to reverse the narrative that he has been unable to rise to the occasion in the playoffs.
     
  3. darksoul35

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    The more these assholes hate on Harden the more I like him. All the haters might not admit it but they would trade anyone on their team for Harden.
     
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    That is some elite Barkley-esque flip flopping.

    Hopping on and off that wagon whenever it suits him.
     
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  5. Game7

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    Finger-licking good?
     
  6. riko

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    Choking means coming short when the game is on the line. If anything Harden stepped up when the game was on the line in game 3 with 10 points in the last 2 minutes and 14 overall in the last .So how did he choke? He also led the team in steals and assists.
     
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    Everything you wrote sounded good until the last sentence. Who is "giving" Harden this opportunity? Harden is giving Harden this opportunity. Your choice of words implies: Harden did not earn this opportunity; Harden should be grateful to somebody. I don't think so.
     
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  8. durvasa

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    Poor wording on my part. What I meant was: "The next round is a big opportunity for him to recreate the narrative about his playoff career."
     
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    I mean viewing Hardens track record he isn’t wrong. One aspect would him not getting the normal calls he gets. I think he can turn it around this year though

    But technically everybody is a choker who doesn’t make it to the finals, they never wanna talk about other stars who collapsed under pressure against the teams they were defeated by.
     
  10. cheke64

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    Lol. He does that?
     
  11. daywalker02

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    It is really ancient now, now that he has decreased his volume postings.

    Somebody accused him of flip flopping in arguments.

    Not saying he is like Kellerman who has never been a fan.
     
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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperforate_anus

    Just saying



    Beat the warriors + Win a title and that narrative goes away.
     
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    Funny how the prick comes up with such a take right after Harden has a bad shooting night; convenient to ignore the 6 steals, 10 dimes, and the win.
     
  14. CCity Zero

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    Well of course, but not to the media! ! Hahah
     
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    What flavor?
     
  16. ghettocheeze

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    Max Kellerman FARTED on live television.

    How can anyone trust a man with a weak sphincter?
     
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    Max Kellerman said my balls taste like sour patch kids.
     
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    The Rockets underachieved numerous times...

    14/15 lost to Portland in the 1st round
    15/16 disastrous season that led to the 8th seed and getting waxed by GS
    16/17 choked against a Kawhi-less San Antonio

    So 3 out of Harden's 7 years here has had some "choking" moments. I'm not even counting 14/15 when he "choked" in game 6 against LAC but his teammates picked him up, and then the record turnover game against GS in the WCF.
     
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    The thing that sucks for Harden is that the only thing that can "recreate the narrative about his playoff career" is beating the best team ever. He's gone to the WCF twice. He's been eliminated by the Golden State Dynasty 3x. This year will mark his 4th try, and he will again be the underdog like EVERY OTHER TEAM THAT HAS PLAYED THEM.

    Yet somehow, for Harden, the only way he can redeem himself is to overcome the Warriors.

    Hey, you want to prove you are a good fisherman? Here's a net, go catch that Orca. Oh you can't? Choker.
     
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    i was listening to it this morning. Harden was unstoppable in the first 2 games and he had to say this? it's a long postseason we'll find out if he's right.
     

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