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Jalen Rose & Paul Pierce: James Harden's Step Back Is The Best Weapon In The NBA Right Now

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by macan, Jan 20, 2019.

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  1. macan

    macan Member

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    copy cats luka and steph ain't got nothing on him

     
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    #2 Torn n Frayed, Jan 20, 2019
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    Closest thing to the “Sky Hook” in terms of difficulty stopping it.

    Not recommended to take fade-away jump shots; but Harden’s body is solid from base to shoulders. Thicc
     
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    No lies detected
     
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  5. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Olajuwon had the Dream Shake

    Harden has the Step-back

    The signature move that they have diligently worked at every day and perfected.
     
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    Pierce is such a hater
     
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    And a coat tail rider, trying to take credit for Harden's step back. LOL

    Where was he when everyone and their mother were screaming that move was a travel?

    Comparing himself to Harden is laughable. Only MJ, Kobe, Wilt and Elgin are in Harden's league, for now.
     
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    Ehhh... Hold your horses.
     
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  9. H-Town Rockets Guy

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    Definitely nobody is stopping him take that shot with the step back and hoping that he will miss.
     
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    You hold my horses, feed them and muck up the stables too while you're at it.
     
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    Is Harden better than Hakeem?
     
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    Offensively? Yes he is.
     
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    Absolutely not. Hakeem is top 5 all time and is better than any active player.
     
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    Hakeem stepped up in efficiency and output in the playoffs when teams stepped up their defensive effort. Harden L's efficiency falls off a cliff when he reaches the playoffs.

    NBA all time legends are mostly created in the post season.
     
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    I agree. I would say Lebron is the only active player better than Hakeem.
     
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    It's closer than you think. Lebron is most versatile but Hakeem's domination on D could frustrate him. His O is also Top 50 Alltime.

    I would still call him a defensive monster/superstar first and foremost, then talk about his offense and signature moves.

    I think the same way about Duncan.

    Lebron hasn't played lock down Defense for more than couple years now. He coasts.

    Bummer they never considered Big Men for the GOAT conversation, they know bigs are really hard to pigeonhole to. (Bias towards Guards)
     
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    Harden's step back is the most dangerous weapon in the NBA right now?

    Thanks for the fantastic analysis. Also, water is wet
     
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    Your question was straightforward but your rebuttal is full of clauses, stipulations and provisos.

    Agenda much?

    Only you are making this a Beard vs. Dream discussion. Pathetic
     
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  19. The Point God

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    Naw don't let the media fool you into thinking LeBron us better than he is. Hakeem was better than lebron. Look at how much talent LeBron has been with... Now tell me what hakeem does with prime Wade and Kyrie? I guarantee it's better than 3/6.
     
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    You just stated that MJ, Wilt and Elgin Baylor are the only players that compare to Harden. Dude, stop it.
     
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