Tracy McGrady: CP3 wanted more movement out of James Harden. Harden didn't budge.

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and how many times have we seen that's the difference between losing and winning. Especially in the playoffs. nobody here is saying harden just isn't good enough that he isn't capable. Saying they're disappointed in him not actually trying to do so is completely different. I'm sure most of us would of been fine with going down knowing he showed he laid it all out there, make or miss. at the end of the day, someone is going to just have to tip there cap after the final buzzer sounds. Unfortunately, its houston once again

 

How about Harden's teammates be that difference? Where was Paul or Capela at key moments of this series? Why does it have to be all Harden? Mike D'Antoni burner account confirmed?

 

this is exactly it man

Harden must overcome all the major issues surrounding him as he tries to win a title with a bunch of role players or fading stars like Dwight and CP0...the amount of pressure he faces to damn near be perfect is ridiculous...most superstars can’t overcome this, so they just leave their situation and go and team up with other superstars like KD or even Lebron

 

So if you're expecting them to be that player what does that say about Harden?

Why does it have to be harden? I'd say being the mvp and full capable has alot to do with it. If you actually want to say you shouldn't be able to rely on your best player, that in itself is a problem. A huge one at that

you harden aplogists are so damn dramatic when you feel like you have to come to his rescue. take notice on valid issues instead of turning your cheek and sounding all fanboy because he can do no wrong. you take it as if its the worst insult harden is getting.

 

I haven't seen Harden go FULL HARDEN in the playoffs yet. I think if Harden gives full effort when it is needed, when the game is close, When the series is on the line, he can defeat any team. I really believe that.

 

u stop whining about Harden not doing “a tiny bit extra” while damn near everyone around him isn’t pulling their weight...

 

That's all I'm saying.

 

It says that James needs some more damn help.

The Rockets can definitely rely on Harden, hell he's the reason that this franchise is even relevant, but they can't OVER rely on James. That is what is happening currently. Our coach doesn't coach because he knows James is good enough to beat good teams on his own. When is the last time we've consistently seen offensive sets or inbound plays from our "offensive genius" coach? Harden's greatness has made Mike lazy. That's a huge problem. Paul is declining but can still be effective if coached properly. Mike refuses to do that.

 

What about the rest of the post you skimmed over?

 

no i get it. you know that. we've been this road how many times since the season ended. i have no clue why the harden apologist feel like its the worst attack on him. its quite the opposite. being all dramatic for no reason. we have people that believe he is that good, yet they feel like no dont talk like that about him

 

Because the Regular Season and the Post Season are not the same.

 

I can only think of a few guys who pulled anywhere close to their weight. Tucker was a damn stud in his role. Gordon was much better than in years past. Even when he couldn't hit a shot he did other things, Rivers was solid in his role. ......and that's about it lol

 

ok he needs more help which goes back to the post i referenced for @DreamShook and had an earlier discussion today

 

Harden gives us 35 ppg, 7 rpg, 5.5 asg and 2.2 stls yet to hear some on CF the Rockets lost the series because of something that HE failed to do. LOL the delusion is crazy.

 

Our offense was fine. We absolutely, positively scored enough points to win.

No overstatement.

 

Yea.....still dancing around the team's main issues.

 

yeah, that’s it, and then Shump and Nene had a moment or 2

 

Homie, I'm not whining, I'm stating facts. Role players, Clint and CP were all bad. Harden didn't exert the energy needed to make up for their shortcomings. Now you're whining about me not whining. Take a break and maybe whine about how Toyota Center isn't full at the start of games?

 

guess you didn't read. that's fine. it just goes back to what i referenced earlier and confirms it. if you're about an actual discussion I'm all for it. If you're going to just continue to be stubborn carry on.