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The next step for Harden

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Greedydex, Jan 1, 2020.

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  1. Greedydex

    Greedydex Member

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    James Harden is 6’5 and at least 240lbs. There’s no reason he shouldn’t take those little babies” as Russ says, in the post and score easy buckets or draw fouls. If they bring a double that’s even more open shots for our 3pt shooters. If Russ can do it, so can James.
     
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    Harden stopped going to his very good post game to increase efficiency. I doubt he ever goes back to it but it would be a good wrinkle for the playoffs.
     
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    when his floater is working he is unstoppable
     
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    He's already scoring almost 40 points per game as well as picked up his defensive intensity in recent seasons.

    The only next step that he needs to take is to win a championship. I'm not sure what he himself can do at this point regarding our team's deficiencies - I just hope Fertita doesn't order Morey to go under the luxury tax, and we can actually compete for a championship especially with a KD-less Warrior out of the picture.
     
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    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Floater is more important than post game. It opens up all kinds of options for Harden.
     
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    Lose weight
     
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    Making that floater at a high rate is the only thing he needs to do. Otherwise, he has done everything and anything anyone could have ever imagined except winning a ring. He is an all time great, just keep winning
     
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    Reduce turnovers

    Play at same defensive level as he occasionally does when he’s actually good defensively

    move off the ball a little bit when the offense starts getting bogged down
     
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    [​IMG]

    :eek: ....NEXT STEP!!


    Go Rockets!!!
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    The floater worries me.
    The Refs calling bullshit offensive fouls is my worry
    I expect that to increase in the playoffs

    Rocket River
     
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    You're right that he could develop some post moves, left and right hand hooks. It would be fresh air for playoff series where he is double teamed or very well defended outside. For instance, Bledsoe gave him some issues (helped by all his team), Harden could punish him in the post.

    I see him practicing that as he gets older and loses that first step.
     
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    He needs to work harder on his height. He would be unstoppable at 6.11”
     
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    Shoot 42% from three.

    Oh wait, he’s been doing that over the last 27 games, since the MIA fiasco.

    420
     
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    Speaking of turnovers

    First 17 games this season he was averaging 5.5 turnovers per game

    Last 16 games he is down to 3.8 per game

    Will be interesting to see if he can keep them that low the rest of the year.
     
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    man i knew he is the goat but didnt know hes that good
     
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    He must break Michael Jordan Records for average most score this year to secure his MVP title. I think MDA should give him more time to play to break this record, even in rubbish time
     
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    Actually counter productive if goal is to win a chip
     
    #17 vlaurelio, Jan 1, 2020
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    Cleverly disguised “Hardens travels” thread title.
     
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    He is i
    n better shape I figure that helps with stamina and hence he takes care better of the mall.
     
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    Load management
     
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