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[Woj] Harden continues to push for trade despite Wall’s arrival

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ashleyem, Dec 14, 2020.

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Where will Harden end up?

Poll closed Dec 21, 2020.
  1. Houston

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    35.4%
  2. Brooklyn

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  3. Philadelphia

    105 vote(s)
    37.9%
  4. Miami

    42 vote(s)
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  5. Others

    24 vote(s)
    8.7%
  1. D-rock

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    Exactly. He had help but it didn't happen. Some here just can't face reality or get past their delusions.
     
  4. raspar

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    At this point I would send Lames Hardon to the Kings to rot during the prime of his career.
     
  5. Chasing_Chase

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    Wake me up on December 23rd..
     
  6. Reeko

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    that’s why you’re not a GM

    What, u think the Kings are gonna send us Fox for an unhappy Harden who would never stay there in a million years?

    these posts are always so dumb to me

    “let’s send him to the Cavs or some other crappy franchise to rot”...lol, they won’t be offering us sh*t
     
  7. Nook

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    You can’t build an offense around him, it isn’t possible for someone that cannot shoot in the way he cannot shoot. There is a reason he is down to 11-12 field goal attempts a game.

    I don’t care about him making all star games, it means nothing at all.

    What he does extremely well is defend and rebound as a guard. He is also a skilled passer. He is quite the player until he is expected to shoot the ball.

    My point is that he isn’t actually a franchise player. He is not going to carry a team offensively. He is very good at the other aspects of basketball.

    He also is a poor work ethic guy. Think of him in a similar vein as you did Lamar Odom. A very talented player but not a franchise player.

    Do you want that for Harden? Do you want to pay him 30 million a year for the next 5 years?

    The upside optimistic will say if he learns to shoot he will be a superstar... but so far it hasn’t happened.

    On the good side he is only 24 and can guard anyone on the court.
     
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    This is true, but he has other skills which are elite.

    If the alternatives are packages centered around Herro or Caris Levert, Simmons looks great.
     
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    That’s why I suggested he should try to mold himself into a point foward..

    Rebound, assist , defend
    All at highest level. Then work and get your points in the paint..

    This could (IMO) unleash his true potential..
     
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    Giannis?
     
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    Tilman selling the team would scare me especially if its pushed by the fanbase

    I wouldn't doubt him being petty and selling the team to be moved from the city

    Be careful what you ask for
     
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    Ok and now Tyler’s cons let’s weigh the pros and cons and if your not being bias I can guarantee you herro has way more cons then pros compared to Ben.
     
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    Are you saying Lebron & KD didn’t have big help lol..... oh boy
     
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    Add that to long injury history at such a young age. No thanks.
     
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    How you feel about Wall and Cousins again?

    Simmons is not coming off Achilles injury.
     
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    Herro right now isn’t as good a player as Ben Simmons. With Herro it comes down to how good you think he will be.... to me the big difference is that Simmons will cost you 30-35 million a year while Herro is on a rookie contract.. just to be clear, I am not dead set on Herro... I can be talked out of it.
     
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    Irrelevant as neither are THE FRANCHISE ala Harden or Simmons. That's what a Harden trade is all about.
     
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    Not as irrelevant as you say considering Wall's salary is HIGHER than Harden's + Wall is 2nd best player on team.
     
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    James
    James coming into camp in great shape too. Narratives always gonna narrative, but Harden stays ready.
     
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    What about Giannis? He shoots across the board better than Simmons. Giannis also isn’t afraid to shoot the ball... I also have said in the past Giannis is overrated because in the playoffs he can’t shoot the ball well enough to carry a team and that has been true.
     

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