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Is James Harden already top 3 Players in franchise history?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by 1510 Polk St, Oct 13, 2015.

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Is James Harden already top 3 Players in franchise history?

  1. Yes

    129 vote(s)
    53.3%

  2. No

    99 vote(s)
    40.9%

  3. Trade him!

    14 vote(s)
    5.8%
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  1. 1510 Polk St

    1510 Polk St Member

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    Yes or No?

    Thinking about overall impact on the team, wins, what kind of player he is (talent).

    Where you place Harden?
     
    #1 1510 Polk St, Oct 13, 2015
  2. bmd

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    #2 right behind Hakeem.
     
    #2 bmd, Oct 13, 2015
  3. CCorn

    CCorn Member

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    Hakeem, Moses, Hayes. Then possibly him.
     
    #3 CCorn, Oct 13, 2015
  4. cheke64

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    Never seen this guy score a bucket in the playoffs. Serious.
     
    #4 cheke64, Oct 13, 2015
  5. Corrosion

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    hAkeem
    Moses
    The Big E
    (Clyde)
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    Calvin
    Ralph
    (Clyde)
    Rudy T
    Yao/Harden/McGrady


    Big drop off from that first group to the next tier. Harden has a lot to do to be mentioned with that bunch.

    (Depends on if you count his entire career or just the Rockets years where I place Clyde).
     
    #5 Corrosion, Oct 13, 2015
  6. split41

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    I'd put him either #2 or #3 (Behind Moses), definitely has done a lot for this team, but career trajectory needs to keep following the same path, otherwise he might slide down as his relevancy fades. Needs to do something big to retain #2 for a long time - Win MVP, go to the Finals (Win Finals!!) etc.

    So he is, right now, but need to continue along the same path or he might slide.
     
    #6 split41, Oct 13, 2015
  7. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    3 behind moses
     
    #7 rockbox, Oct 13, 2015
  8. stthomsfinest

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    It's debatable but he's definitely top 5.

    1. Hakeem
    2. Moses Malone
    3. Elvin Hayes
    4. James Harden
    5. Clyde Drexler
    6. Ralph Sampson
    7. Yao Ming
    8-10 Steve Francis/Vernon Maxwell/Tracy McGrady
     
    #8 stthomsfinest, Oct 13, 2015
  9. Newlin

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    I would agree. It's too bad most people here couldn't witness the greatness of Hayes and Malone in their prime. Harden is on a good path, but he has work to do to be among the all-time greats in NBA history.
     
    #9 Newlin, Oct 13, 2015
  10. clutz

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    #2 behind Jeremy Lin.
     
    #10 clutz, Oct 13, 2015
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    As much as I love Harden and as of right now, I'm going to say no. If were talking about including him in Houston Rockets all-time greats, I wouldn't classify him in top 3 yet. He hasn't really accomplished anything.
     
    #11 marky :), Oct 13, 2015
  12. RedRedemption

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    Conference finals. More than we've had in the entire history of Yao and TMac.
     
    #12 RedRedemption, Oct 13, 2015
  13. Ubigman

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    kevin MARTIN still #1
     
    #13 Ubigman, Oct 13, 2015
  14. FTW Rockets FTW

    FTW Rockets FTW Contributing Member

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    Rings or it doesn't matter!

    Dream
    Clyde
    Jet
    Hprry
    Maxwell
    Cassell
    Elie

    etc
     
    #14 FTW Rockets FTW, Oct 13, 2015
  15. JuanValdez

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    He still has plenty of runway in front of him.
     
    #15 JuanValdez, Oct 13, 2015
  16. Snow Villiers

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    Top 3 if he wins a ring IMO.
     
    #16 Snow Villiers, Oct 13, 2015
  17. tinman

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    He has to win 2 mvps and lead the rockets to a nba finals to pass moses
     
    #17 tinman, Oct 13, 2015
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    #18 PigMiller, Oct 13, 2015
  19. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    Not yet, but on the way.

    1. Hakeem
    2. Moses
    3. Rudy T/Calvin/Elvin/Yao/Murph/Ralph

    Harden is close..

    DD
     
    #19 DaDakota, Oct 13, 2015
  20. mfastx

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    If he gets one finals MVP then he is #2 in my book.
     
    #20 mfastx, Oct 13, 2015
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