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[ESPN] James Harden's frustration near boiling point

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  1. zeeshan2

    zeeshan2 Member

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    The season just isn't the same for James Harden.

    He has his numbers, another All-Star appearance, but it's different. Frustration is a key word when describing Harden's fourth season with the Houston Rockets, who take on the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night (ESPN, 10:30 ET).

    "Yeah, because my first year was different," Harden said. "We weren't as talented and we still made playoffs, which was a big step for us. We have a lot of talent in this locker room, of course, coming off the Western Conference finals and being in the seventh spot right now. It's frustrating, but we still have opportunities."


    Last season Harden was mentioned with Stephen Curry in a two-man race for the MVP award. Curry ended up winning the award, but Harden was the clear winner in a player vote. This season?

    It seems Curry is the undisputed champ when it comes to the MVP award from the media and most likely from the players. Harden is second in the league in scoring, first in free throw attempts and makes, the leader in minutes played, the leader in assists on corner 3-pointers.

    "We're not winning, so those numbers don't mean anything," Harden said.

    Read more:http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14753270/nba-james-harden-frustration-inconsistent-houston-rockets-nearing-boiling-point
     
    #1 zeeshan2, Feb 10, 2016
  2. ibm

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    where is the "boiling point"?

    those damn "writers"...
     
    #2 ibm, Feb 10, 2016
  3. syn

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    #3 syn, Feb 10, 2016
  4. DonKnock

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    Y'all running this shyt into the ground today huh?...



    I rather him say this than the bland answers. We're at least seeing a pulse, not acceptance of mediocrity.
     
    #4 DonKnock, Feb 10, 2016
  5. RasaqBoi

    RasaqBoi Member

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    He misses LA.

    Trade Harden to Clippers for Blake Griffin.

    Trade Dwight for a Top 3 Pick.

    Draft Buddy Hield.

    Sign Whiteside

    Trade Brewer / Jones / Dekker for Jeff Teague

    Resign Thornton & D-Mo. Cheap deals.


    Lineup:

    Teague / Bev
    Hield / Thornton
    Ariza / McDaniels
    Griffin / D-Mo / Harrell
    Whiteside / Capela /
     
    #5 RasaqBoi, Feb 10, 2016
  6. tmac2therack

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    Calvin Watkins is the absolute worst, he is a converted Mavs beat writer.
     
    #6 tmac2therack, Feb 10, 2016
  7. Os Trigonum

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    wow, somebody better talk him back down off that ledge. Geez. :rolleyes:
     
    #7 Os Trigonum, Feb 10, 2016
  8. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    You made your bed James, now you have to sleep in it.
     
    #8 REEKO_HTOWN, Feb 10, 2016
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    what does that even mean?
     
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    So if it hits the boiling point does that mean that he'll finally be to where he gives solid effort on both sides of the ball the entire game?
     
    #10 Bobbythegreat, Feb 10, 2016
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    Hard to imagine Harden being at boiling point about anything, he most likely is frustrated, but he probably doesn't care that much.
     
    #11 apollo33, Feb 10, 2016
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    We're past frustration and into resignation stage, James. And looking forward to wholesale changes.
     
    #12 RoxBeliever, Feb 10, 2016
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    Sensational, incendiary title. "Harden's frustration with his team is nearing the boiling point.

    Not once did Harden direct his anger AT his teammates. He is frustrated alongside everyone else.
     
    #13 TheRealist137, Feb 10, 2016
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    Clearly the frustration is due to his break up with Khloe...He will get over it after a few strip bar visits.
     
    #14 AvgJoe, Feb 10, 2016
  15. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    He showed up not in shape, didn't work on his game, didn't work on his leadership skills.

    He basically thought he could just walk in after last season and start where he left off.
     
    #15 REEKO_HTOWN, Feb 10, 2016
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    The title of the article doesn't fit the content.

    And if he has reached a high level of frustration he better start playing defence.
     
    #16 malakas, Feb 10, 2016
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  17. haven

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    If Harden played on the court like he truly embraced that sentiment, the Rockets would have more wins.
     
    #17 haven, Feb 10, 2016
  18. syn

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    So true. Well said.
     
    #18 syn, Feb 10, 2016
  19. JeffB

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    Please James. Tell us more. :rolleyes:

    I don't want to hear anything from this dude until he is going balls out on defense. Somebody get Coach K on the phone! :grin:
     
    #19 JeffB, Feb 10, 2016
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  20. RocketsFido

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    Should've asked Moreh for better teammates instead of a playmaker.
     
    #20 RocketsFido, Feb 10, 2016
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