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Tmac and Harden

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Jcjackster, May 15, 2013.

  1. Asian Sensation

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    T-mac was taller, more explosive, the better athlete, had more natural talent, played solid defense and he could finish with both hands. He was truly a RARE Talent.

    I know there's still a lot of bitterness towards Tmac for whatever reason valid or not. If you look past his shortcomings in regards to the playoffs and the controversy surrounding the injuries then it wouldn't even be a question.

    With that said I don't think anybody can really deny that Tmac was the better player. I don't think Harden will ever reach McGrady's level as an individual basketball player because you can't teach height, length, athleticism and natural instincts. McGrady had an unbelievable skill-set and feel for the game can't be matched by many.
     
  2. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    I loved what McGrady brought to the Rockets, and I also love what Harden brings to the Rockets.

    Come at me bros.
     
  3. cbk41

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    Did anyone notice all the spot-up shooting Harden was doing in OP's highlight reel?
     
  4. JayZ750

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    They're highly correlated. I'm assuming you're talking about a possession as one where the player takes a shot or is fouled and shoots 2 ft's.

    In either case, harden scoring from the ft line helps him there. He scores +\- 1.8 points per possession on his ft possessions. Which is even better than a 50% 3 point shooter for example, which mcgrady obviously wasn't

    Finally google Harden and points per possession. Dude is ridiculously good on this metric.

    Which is my point. Harden is such a more efficient scorer despite the fact that he is limited in how he does it
     
  5. daywalker02

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    You have been starting a TOH crusade for years now because you feel you are entitled. Now that's a superior feeling on the Internet is it not?

    I thank the Almighty that you are not this team's GM or owner. Not so special to me.
     
  6. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    If I were gm I'd be steve patterson and you'd be Isiah Thomas


    Wait 10 seconds...

    Ok now you just googled Steve Patterson


    Learn something new eh
     
  7. daywalker02

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    I hear your attention grabbing self, Flightman
    enjoy yourself in the Dleague
     
  8. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    Lol you still don't know who Steve patterson is!

    You stuff is weak , you throw me this gm comment and I turned it on you now you give up like a Toronto game:cool:
     
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    Tracy knows how to play defense. Harden couldn't guard his own shadow.
     

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