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Where Do You rank James Harden Among the Top NBA Players Now?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by crash5179, Jan 3, 2013.

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Where do you Rank James Harden this season?

  1. 1 thru 5

    114 vote(s)
    22.8%

  2. 6 thru 10

    275 vote(s)
    54.9%

  3. 11 thru 15

    90 vote(s)
    18.0%

  4. 16 thru 20

    13 vote(s)
    2.6%

  5. 21 thru 25

    6 vote(s)
    1.2%

  6. I don't really know anything about basketball. He is ranked 26 thru 100

    3 vote(s)
    0.6%
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  1. OremLK

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    He's annoying but he's incredibly effective. Any guy you can count on to give you a 25 PER season year in and year out is probably a top 5 player, especially when he plays average or better defense as CP3 does.
     
    #61 OremLK, Jan 3, 2013
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    CP3 is in all defensive team. 2 times in the 1st 2 times in the 2nd...
     
    #62 CheukLau, Jan 3, 2013
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    Not as good of an on-ball defender as the awards make him out to be. Obviously a great thief though.
     
    #63 CCM721, Jan 3, 2013
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    LMAO at the 5 votes on "I don't really know anything about basketball. He is ranked 26 thru 100" :grin:
     
    #64 nimzoray, Jan 3, 2013
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    What player would you trade Harden straight up for?

    Lebron James Yes
    Kevin Durant Yes
    Kobe Bryant No
    Carmelo Anthony No
    Chris Paul No
    Russel Westbrook No
    Dwight Howard No
    Derrick Rose No
    Dwayne Wade No
     
    #65 Rocket_Man_2.0, Jan 3, 2013
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    1. Lebrun
    2. KD
    3. CP3
    4. Melo
    5. Kobe
    6. Either Westbrick or Harden
     
    #66 Sydeffect, Jan 3, 2013
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    Kobe, Durant, LeBron.

    Those are the 3 guys better head an shoulders.

    The rest you can debate. Harden, Carmelo, Westbrooke, Paul. You can make cases for one over the other. Harden is still young and makes mistakes, but his savvy is very very good. And his efficiency is amazing. Harden might be a top 5 player in this league currently.
     
    #67 Sweet Lou 4 2, Jan 4, 2013
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    For some reason I feel that if we had Carmelo instead of Harden, we would be below .500
     
    #68 langal, Jan 4, 2013
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    James,
    KD,
    Howard,
    Chris Paul,
    Kobe
    Carmelo Anthony
     
    #69 hahachui, Jan 4, 2013
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    11-15 range.. Next season, maybe top10
     
    #70 javal_lon, Jan 4, 2013
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    And which of those teams would trade those guys for Harden?
     
    #71 durvasa, Jan 4, 2013
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    it's not rare for you. I remember that you always forget this forget that since you were a little kid. Time hasn't changed you a bit.
     
    #72 typhooonn, Jan 4, 2013
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    Chicago
     
    #73 Mr. Clutch, Jan 4, 2013
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    This is what I tell people. He's actually a better defender than most realize. He might take a play off once in awhile but for the most part he's pretty decent.
     
    #74 Kruze10, Jan 4, 2013
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    That's why I said "or better". I think he's a bit overrated as a defensive player due to his fame as an offensive player, but he's definitely not a liability on defense.
     
    #75 OremLK, Jan 4, 2013
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    Offensively top 10.
     
    #76 whoisray, Jan 4, 2013
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    1st tiers
    Lebron James
    Kevin Durant
    Dwight Howard

    2nd tiers
    Chris Paul
    Dwayne Wade
    Carmelo Anthony
    Kevin Love

    3nd tiers
    Russel Westbrook
    Tim Duncan
    Kobe Bryant
    Tony Parker

    4th tiers
    Harden Etc Etc
     
    #77 CheukLau, Jan 4, 2013
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    Top 15. Not Top 10.

    1. Lebron
    2. Durant
    3. Chris Paul
    4. Howard
    5. Rose
    6. Kobe
    7. Carmelo
    8. T. Duncan
    9. Westbrook
    10. Wade (even with crappy season)

    All these players are above Harden. They truly make their team better. Sure Harden puts up heavy numbers every night but his defense isn't great, and he's more of a shooter than a floor general.

    Top 15 player for sure. When players like Kobe and Wade retire, there will be a spot for Harden because he's still young and bound to improve
     
    #78 gengar, Jan 4, 2013
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    Westbrook over harden is laughable.
     
    #79 CCM721, Jan 4, 2013
  20. gengar

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    Wade and Bryant are too old now. Anthony doesn't play good D, and him being a PF means the team gets smaller. I would take Howard over Asik because Asik can't finish. Rose / CP3, hell yes. Westbrook, still yes.
     
    #80 gengar, Jan 4, 2013
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