If Harden wasn't a Rocket would you still be a fan of James Harden's game?

I see alot of harden haters here who are lin dik sukkers lol

Guess they all still butt hurt

 

I enjoy watching him attack the rim and dribbling and the stepback fadeaway. I don't enjoy the chucking up shots, lackadaisical effort on defense, character flaws, among some other things. I probably wouldn't be a big fan of his if he were on another team, I wouldn't respect him.

 

If Harden wasn't on the Rockets, I would absolutely hate him. It's obvious he doesn't even try to finish at the rim and goes for the foul first and foremost. Really, our only argument towards other team's fans is "But look at his numbers!"

 

So by this logic Harden is a much better 3 point shooter than Klay Thompson.

Harden takes a **** ton of very difficult heavily guarded off the dribble 3s, while Klay feasts off assisted wide open looks.

Don't come at me with the actual field goals percentage results. It's easy to see that Harden takes more highly contested difficult threes therefor he is better than Klay who just makes easy ones for the most part.

 

So youre saying he only goes for the fouls but is actually effective in finishing? Are the refs that incompetent or do they worship harden as well?

 

Live look at fchowd0311 after hearing his narrative easily debunked:

 

If harden played against us in the playoffs most of this board would call him an overrated no defense playing flopping POS who gets gifted free throws by the refs.

Just look at how people changed thier opinion of dwight once he became a rocket.

 

If okc traded us wetbrook and kept harden they would have won the championship by now and y`all will be hating wb by the asg

 

I liked Hardens game in OKC and during his first year as a Rocket. Have not been a fan since (last year a minor exception).

I disagree with those who say his offensive game is ugly or unathletic, I find it rather explosive and skillful. The only dislike I have with Hardens game is when he intentionally lunges and hooks his arm(s) under the defenders arm to get to the line, but that is just tiny negative, compared to his impressive first step, eurostep, stepback jumper and ability to playmake.

Why am I not a James Harden fan then... simply because for two of the last three years, the dude has simply often not even bothered to try, to make an effort on the defensive end. As a sports fan, I'd rather watch and root for the less talented player who gives effort and heart than a super talented player who plays like he couldn't be bothered.

Watching Harden, when he actually tries on defense is shockingly different than when he doesn't. IMO Harden is one of the worst defender in the NBA, but not due to lack of talent or abilities. Whens he is engaged on defense, Harden is more than capable of being a good defender. He is quick enough, more than strong enough and has a good reach. Unfortunately that engaged Harden is a rarity on defense, replaced instead by a player who stands straight up, walking if not standing on defense more than any player I've ever watched.

And that, i can't be a fan of.

 

True thats how lakers mavs and spurs fans all felt in the same f*in year

 

I like Josh Smith's game. It's like a mystery box, you never know what you're going to get, you can even get a boat!

 

Lol u debunk hardens effectiveness and efficiency because hes style is not visually appealing to you as westbrooks is

Oooh those contours and that high leaps lol

 

You presented a claim, jordnnnn easily debunked it with...you know...actual facts..., and you've basically responded by saying "oh yea? Well those facts are wrong!"

If you hate Harden and his game, that's fine! It's totally fine! It's not the prettiest game I've seen either. Just don't present claims as fact, get proven wrong, then bury your head in the sand about it.

 

okay we get it.. you prefer jumping as high as you can more than eurosteps anfd left-handed tomahawks

 

at least we know NBA players criteria for MVP is not how high someone jumps or how visually attractive the contour is LOL