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ESPN_Kevin Pelton: Rockets Should Trade James Harden

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  1. mcgrady33090

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    #1 mcgrady33090, Feb 12, 2016
  2. Cashmoney

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    Classic ESPN
     
    #2 Cashmoney, Feb 12, 2016
  3. DonKnock

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    Has anyone promptly told this guy to kill himself yet?

    If not, feel free to link him to the post on Twitter

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    #3 DonKnock, Feb 12, 2016
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    #4 shastarocket, Feb 12, 2016
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    #5 MaxRider, Feb 12, 2016
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    Another year like this year

    and we probably look for a trade like it is very common
     
    #6 daywalker02, Feb 12, 2016
  7. rhino17

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    not only is the idea of trading him insane, the trades this bozo proposes are beyond ridiculous
     
    #7 rhino17, Feb 12, 2016
  8. shastarocket

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    Useless article. His point is that trades won't make a difference if the core underlying problem is Harden and his defense, but it is not realistic to get back star talent for him.

    Nevertheless here are four totally BS trades he pulled out of his ass

    LOL, ESPN Insider is an effin joke
     
    #8 shastarocket, Feb 12, 2016
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  10. JayGoogle

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    Man it's typical ESPN fluff stuff. Where they imagine the Lakers getting superstar players like Harden on the cheap.
     
    #10 JayGoogle, Feb 12, 2016
  11. RocketsFido

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    yes yes.. let's see.. we'll take 1 Lebron and Steph Curry pls.
     
    #11 RocketsFido, Feb 12, 2016
  12. Mr. Clutch

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    Trade Howard smh

    Houston Defensive Ratings

    PLAYERS DRTG RANK
    Just Howard 104.2 18
    Both 106.5 27
    Just Harden 108.7 30
     
    #12 Mr. Clutch, Feb 12, 2016
  13. hooroo

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    it all depends who is available. hard to envision a guy leading a team to a c if he doen't have the self-motivation to play harder especially on defense when he needs to.

    superstars like kobe, wade, & lebron are all hungry, hungry hippos. parker & duncan ever looked like they were half-assing a game or at least on one end of the court?
     
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    What about offense? Or more importantly, what about win/loss record?

    By the way, no s*** that Dwight's defensive numbers would be better than Harden's. Could you imagine if they were even remotely equal?
     
    #14 Zergling, Feb 12, 2016
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    While the trade suggestions and overall thesis of the article may not be anything special, the data on Harden's lack of defense was definitely convincing...
     
    #15 blahblehblah, Feb 12, 2016
  16. Mr. Clutch

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    Harden is the worst defender in the NBA
     
    #16 Mr. Clutch, Feb 12, 2016
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    The Rockets are the 8th best team in the league on offense at 104.2.
    On defense? Houston is 28th overall at 106.4 points allowed per 100 possessions, ahead of three teams -- the Brooklyn Nets, L.A. Lakers and Suns.
     
    #17 blahblehblah, Feb 12, 2016
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    The best Offense cannot win you a championship but the best Defense could make things more interesting.
     
    #18 daywalker02, Feb 12, 2016
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    Lmao Harden for Russell or Thomas and Lee!!

    Wtf is wrong with those people!??
     
    #19 ThatBoyNick, Feb 12, 2016
  20. blahblehblah

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    most frustrating part is that when he wants to, Harden is actually capable of being an average to even good defender.
     
    #20 blahblehblah, Feb 12, 2016
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