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Do you feel comfortable giving James Harden the Max?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Air Langhi, Oct 27, 2012.

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Yes or No

  1. Yes

    290 vote(s)
    80.6%

  2. No

    70 vote(s)
    19.4%
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  1. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    I really like this trade, but with what we are giving up we have to sign him to a max contract. However giving Harden the max seems like JJ contract.
     
    #1 Air Langhi, Oct 27, 2012
  2. Convictedstupid

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    Harden getting the max is a steal when guys like Joe Johnson and Rudy Gay are also getting max deals.
     
    #2 Convictedstupid, Oct 27, 2012
  3. ItsMyFault

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    Most definitely comfortable with it. We gave up so much for him between the picks and Lamb + Martin.
     
    #3 ItsMyFault, Oct 27, 2012
  4. SacTown

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    Yes. Comfortable.
     
    #4 SacTown, Oct 27, 2012
  5. mrm32

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    Whatever it takes to keep him. He's going to blow up being the main guy now. Finally we have our superstar.
     
    #5 mrm32, Oct 27, 2012
  6. t_mac1

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    He's not a max player, but worse players have gotten the max. Harden is a LEGIT all-star, and only at the age of 23.

    With more PT, his own team, let's see what his ceiling is.
     
    #6 t_mac1, Oct 27, 2012
  7. AstroRocket

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    After the way he was single-handedly tearing us apart last year and had us begging OKC to put Westbrook back in, I say yes.
     
    #7 AstroRocket, Oct 27, 2012
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  8. JoeBarelyCares

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    Max coming off rookie contract is only 4 years, $60 million. That is good value, especially for a 23 year old.
     
    #8 JoeBarelyCares, Oct 27, 2012
  9. tinman

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    He has the ability to blow up and score like crazy.
    i'm down.
     
    #9 tinman, Oct 27, 2012
  10. conquistador#11

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    haven't been this excited since the artest acquisition, so yeah the max, which technically isn't max is okay.
     
    #10 conquistador#11, Oct 27, 2012
  11. Mr. Clutch

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    Fomfotable.
     
    #11 Mr. Clutch, Oct 27, 2012
  12. jayhow92

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    Eric Gordon got the max and he can't ever stay healthy. I'm comfortable with giving him the max.
     
    #12 jayhow92, Oct 27, 2012
  13. ElPigto

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    Extremely comfortable. He is going to be really good for our team. I think he will help JLin greatly in the backcourt since he is also an excellent playmaker. Really happy with this trade considering Martin was gone after the season anyways.
     
    #13 ElPigto, Oct 27, 2012
  14. thejav

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    Gave up to many good picks...have to see how he performs on the floor...
     
    #14 thejav, Oct 27, 2012
  15. ArtV

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    No but I think you have to.
     
    #15 ArtV, Oct 27, 2012
  16. Amel

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    with my eyes closed....
     
    #16 Amel, Oct 27, 2012
  17. sidestep

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    Props to Morey.
     
    #17 sidestep, Oct 27, 2012
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    Dork Elvis came through.
     
    #18 Panda23, Oct 27, 2012
  19. CGuess

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    Simply, YES!
     
    #19 CGuess, Oct 27, 2012
  20. Ashes

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    Absolutely. Many other teams would max him, and he would be worth it.
     
    #20 Ashes, Oct 27, 2012
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