The James Harden Shoot Too Many Free Throws Thread

you and your conspiracy threads.

I don't think people are saying it's ruining the game of basketball. They just say it's boring to watch. But less are saying that now.

 

Durant MVP 10 FTA/G
Lebron MVP 10+ FTA/G
Kobe MVP 9 FTA/ G where the 3 previous years were consecutive 10+ FTA/G
Iverson MVP 10+ FTA/G
Jordan MVP 10.5 FTA/G

 

It's somewhat of a conspiracy thread, but that doesn't make incorrect. People are very uneducated when it comes to Harden's talents. They say that he flops, but we know that just 1 or 2 calls per game are due to over exaggeration, which is probably less than some superstars out there. You can't deny that there is some sort of bias against Houston.

 

Isn't Westbrook averaging more free throws per game? It's just that Harden has played more games this season, he's now 150 or so more free throws than anyone else.
But nothing wrong with it IMO.

 

Sorry, I just can't get your "Harden is TIRED!" thread out of my mind, watching you make 70 out of the 260 posts in that thread. And noticed I didn't bother you when you were on that roll!

Also, it's close to the playoffs and I'm getting jazzed about coming back to Houston for all the playoff games, and getting somewhat tired of all these Double Standard posts or Harden/Houston gets no respect...the media is against us. Especially when it is only focused on who wins the MVP and nothing to do with the Team's success.

 

No. Harden averages more ft/game.

The truth is that Harden is just not that exciting compared to Lebron, Kobe, Durant, etc. The FT complaints are just a product of that.

 

It's all because of athleticism. Harden isn't as explosive as those guys, so casual NBA fans won't really like watching Harden play. For basketball purists, or former players, Harden's game is such a treat to watch. Harden isn't the kind to just dunk over people and unfortunately that's all the casual NBA fans want to see, and Westbrick, Kobe, Lebron can do that.

Harden's talents lie in his patience, deceptiveness, and his efficient use of energy. Why run around like Westbrick the whole time, when you can wait for the defense, read and react to their scheme, and attack? Harden is one of the highest IQ players in a while IMO. Not only in his control of the game as a point guard, but just in the way he attacks the rim. He knows exactly what to do with his body in order to draw a foul AND put himself in a position to score. Harden is 3rd in the league in lay-ups made (as seen here)

 

I did not respond to that thread. I was just reading it. I was never a dick about the "Harden is TIRED!" thread at all. It made for a fun meme around here.

But I am being a dick (for the first time, sorry I picked your thread...nothing personal) about this continued whiny attitude of some Houston fans who just can't stop talking about unfair media treatment and Harden's MVP, refs are against us. It's a Double Standard.

"Since when did Houston fans become whiny b****es." -- Grantland

 

Yeah, but most NBA fans like Lebron more because he's more athletic and gets lots of dunks.

 

I also didn't partake in the "Harden is Tired" memes that have become popular around here. Actually, maybe once. So, I didn't respond to your TIRED thread, nor was I the cause of any meme from it. You could say I like it in a watching a train wreck sorta way. "I can't get it out of my mind." 70 out of 260 posts.

You're just being overly sensitive to criticism.

The whining is not being a "real fan" nor is it about "the truth." It's just whining.

Sorry to break that to you.

 

Probably after reading or listening to Grantland.

 

Well Harden does play more minutes than Westbrook, so that is expected.
Probably true.

 

Thanks OP for the info. Since I still have to watch every non-nationally televised game on FirstRow and listen to the home team's announcers. I constantly hear them complain the entire game about Harden's excessive free-throws. So it is nice to know that this is common to most scoring leaders/MVP candidates.

 

The people that say his game is boring don't watch him. They probably see the stats and hear what other people who just look at his stats say.