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I hate to be that guy, but Harden's defense..

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by NateNate, Nov 4, 2013.

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  1. NateNate

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    Is he even trying?

    UPDATE:

     
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  2. magicwind

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    Any thing to say about Harden's defense?

    So painful to watch!!!!
     
    #2 magicwind, Nov 4, 2013
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    0-6 from 3P too. He's just chucking them up . WTF is up with him tonight?
     
    #3 LCII, Nov 4, 2013
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    The guy who starts a thread after a bad half from our best weapon during game 4 of the season? Yea, I'd hate to be that guy too.
     
    #4 Brandyon, Nov 4, 2013
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    Hardens defense is bad and Howard offense is bad. Sometimes I think Harden doesn't try hard enough.
     
    #5 Frodo, Nov 4, 2013
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    The Clips are trying to run him through a bunch of picks with Reddick, tire him out. Harden should switch with Parsons.
     
    #6 CometsWin, Nov 4, 2013
  7. NateNate

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    Do me a favor and watch Harden on defense. Yes, he's our best player Einstein but he's a notoriously bad defensive player and i don't think it's a capability issue. Bimathug tweeted during the game that the reason Harden isn't yet elite elite is because his D. I tend to agree. Plus we're all allowed one knee jerk thread per username. Check the rules!!
     
    #7 NateNate, Nov 4, 2013
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    He is not cut out to be one but I hope he is trying.

    He got complacent
     
    #8 daywalker02, Nov 4, 2013
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    He's getting better
     
    #9 RocketPowerNick, Nov 4, 2013
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    Lol. No kidding. The is he even telling comment... Lawls

    He is what he is. Defense isn't his strong point. That's nothing new
     
    #10 Uprising, Nov 4, 2013
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    wow...
     
    #11 moose, Nov 4, 2013
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    The layup drill started with the centers.
     
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    I'm perfectly aware. Him and Lin are bad defenders. I would rather him be 2 way like Kobe, Paul, or James, but he isn't. Few are. It's why Beverly is so valuable to our backcourt.
     
    #13 Brandyon, Nov 4, 2013
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    Harden is making JJ Redick look like a super-star. Harden looks like the worst defender I've seen in a very long time.
     
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    reddick is too quick for harden
     
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    I was joking about the rules. We know D isn't his strong point but my case is the effort isn't there. With that said, after seeing jj blow pass Harden for a layup, his ankle MUST be an issue
     
    #16 NateNate, Nov 4, 2013
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    Outside of a couple isolated incidents, Redick isn't really scoring on his own though. For the most part he's getting shots as a direct result of Chris Paul breaking down the defense.
     
    #17 DallasThomas, Nov 4, 2013
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    harden playing in quicksand
     
    #18 tehG l i d e, Nov 4, 2013
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    He's pretty meh at defense, but his insane offensive skills usually makes up for it, but not tonight...
     
    #19 kvnzhangyay, Nov 4, 2013
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    That and Harden is losing JJ too often
     
    #20 NateNate, Nov 4, 2013
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