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NBA Rookies Respect Harden

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by shastarocket, Aug 3, 2014.

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  1. shastarocket

    shastarocket Contributing Member

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    Some members of the rookie class participated in a Q+A session on reddit today (unfortunately not Johnson and Capela).

    Of interest to us are these anecdotes:

    PJ Hairston, Charlotte SG/SF, identified Harden as his favorite player, the player he's most looking forward to playing against and the player who his game most resembles.

    James Young, Celtics SG/SF, identified Harden as the player he's most looking forward to play against because "he's a great scorer."

    Bonus:

    Joel Embiid identified Dream as his favorite player growing up and would want a Harden beard if given three wishes.
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    Overall it probably means little, but it sheds a bit of light on Harden's perception around the NBA.

    Also, who doesn't love a positive Harden thread? :grin:
     
    #1 shastarocket, Aug 3, 2014
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  2. TheMystery008

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    They respect him as a scorer.

    This coming season, they'll respect his defensive skills.
     
    #2 TheMystery008, Aug 3, 2014
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    James Young just wants to score 20
     
    #3 Sydeffect, Aug 3, 2014
  4. KillScarz

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    Exactly what I was thinking! Harden is now the player you score your career high on!
    In respect to Harden though. He is a great scorer, maybe these rookies want to see if they can shut him down.
     
    #4 KillScarz, Aug 3, 2014
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    Would love Embiid as our next big-time center after Dwight retires
     
    #5 Jayzers_100, Aug 3, 2014
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    Growing up, I really look up to Harden and paulwtfk. One day when I'm 17 I'm going to be a great college player with my Eurostep and quick release and be a top lottery prospect.
     
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    Good thing nick Johnson wasn't on...he'd prolly talk more ish abt harden
     
    #7 arjun, Aug 3, 2014
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    I don't think he will this coming season. Harden will be on his D quest to shut all the critiques. It will fun to watch Harden this season on the D side of the court.
     
    #8 rocketsmetalspd, Aug 3, 2014
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    I want to believe you guys..

    But they say past behaviour is the best predictor of future behaviour

    I'll believe it when i see it
     
    #9 Wapzoe, Aug 4, 2014
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    If that's the case, I'm pumped. Harden has improved every year he's been in the NBA. Last year Harden said he wanted to add a mid-range game and he did. Making him one of the best clutch players (on offense) in the NBA. If he's making a concerted effort to improve his D this year, then I think he can improve here.
     
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    Let's trade for all these guys!

    ........ .. .
     
    #11 Rockets FTW, Aug 4, 2014
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    Looks like Harden is putting in work to improve his D. Can't wait for the season to start!!
     
    #12 beastlyball, Aug 4, 2014
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    Can we get this rookie with all our asset except Harden and Howard???
     
    #13 Kiddsir, Aug 5, 2014
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    ...but Harden has to first learn to respect himself.

    whatever that means. just kinda felt right with the thread title.
     
    #14 d12babymamas, Aug 5, 2014
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