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James Harden is Rated Third Best One on One Player by SI

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  1. TC777JLIN168

    TC777JLIN168 Member

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    Please merge or delete if already shared on CF.

    We've all come to know and appreciate the beard. Apparently the league is now fully on board. Here is the link.

    http://houston.culturemap.com/newsd...-bryant-by-sports-illustrated-nba-executives/

    "James Harden's move to Houston has certainly opened up people's eyes to the wonders of*The Beard.

    Sports Illustrated has named Harden the NBA's third Greatest One-on-One Player, behind only karaoke master*LeBron*James and Chris Paul. And far ahead of one Kobe Bryant.
    Bryant finishes last on the list of eight, which was compiled by SI with input from league executives and scouts. In other words, the people who should know best. ..."

    Let's celebrate our young players on this young team.
     
    #1 TC777JLIN168, Jan 27, 2013
  2. Carl Herrera

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    Does 1-on-1 include defense?
     
    #2 Carl Herrera, Jan 27, 2013
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  3. Ynnis888

    Ynnis888 Member

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    He tweeted this yesterday....

    James Harden

    @JHarden13
    I just wanna be successful.
     
    #3 Ynnis888, Jan 27, 2013
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    He just wants to be successful
     
    #4 BigShotBob, Jan 27, 2013
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  6. burlesk

    burlesk Serious business
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    ouch!
     
    #6 burlesk, Jan 27, 2013
  7. flamingdts

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    I'm actually not too surprised.

    Harden, despite being one of the most potent offensive players in the league, has an incredibly flawed offensive game. He doesn't have post moves, he can't go right, nor can he use his right hand consistently. He also lacks a mid range and a consistent pull up jumper. His scoring game is literally just 3 point shots, drive to the basket, and maybe a couple of mid range shots once in a while.

    Yet despite all these seemingly glaring flaws, he is 5th in the league in scoring at a very efficient pace.

    So obviously, whatever he is doing now is already hard to stop as it is.
     
    #7 flamingdts, Jan 27, 2013
  8. Pieman2005

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    So imagine when he is more polished!
     
    #8 Pieman2005, Jan 27, 2013
  9. rolyat93

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    That's a good thing.
     
    #9 rolyat93, Jan 27, 2013
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    Lol @ the article mentioning WestBrook. Westbrook has some skillz but 1 vs 1 isn't one of them this year.
     
    #10 Karolik, Jan 27, 2013
  11. KingLeoric

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    Does 1 on 1 include free throws?
     
    #11 KingLeoric, Jan 27, 2013
  12. johnstarks

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    No KD on the list? His omission makes the rest of the list besides #1 dubious.
     
    #12 johnstarks, Jan 27, 2013
  13. rockettes

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    3 years from now, jemery leen will be #1
     
    #13 rockettes, Jan 27, 2013
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    His euro step is a beauty and is becoming a proprietary move, meanwhile he should play more defense
     
    #14 chenglug, Jan 27, 2013
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    no but he gets possesion, which means the game will never end, infinite possessions for harden
     
    #15 apollo33, Jan 27, 2013
  16. Johndoe804

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    Just imagine how great he'll be once he starts to add even more to his game.
     
    #16 Johndoe804, Jan 27, 2013
  17. shortylilboi

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    lol everybody knows that kobes the better one on one player and maybe the best. Harden's to streaky of a jumpshooter and if he doesnt get fouls called is not as effective
     
    #17 shortylilboi, Jan 27, 2013
  18. Mack

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    Kobe is the best 1-on-5 player though.
     
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  19. RickyNewport

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    And what stats or concrete information do you have to support that... Are, is that just what you think...???
     
    #19 RickyNewport, Jan 27, 2013
  20. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    to all the haters one on one means your mom
     
    #20 pgabriel, Jan 27, 2013
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