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[Simmons] Harden And Dantoni Can't be Replicated

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by MystikArkitect, Jan 20, 2017.

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  1. MystikArkitect

    MystikArkitect Member
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    "A scant 0.03 seconds later, I crossed off Chris Paul (out for six to eight weeks because the Clippers are cursed) and Steph Curry (healthy!) — not because they did anything wrong, but because Westbrook and Harden obliterated the field. If you’re wondering, Harden is my no-brainer MVP so far. He and his spirit animal, Mike D’Antoni, basically created a new style of basketball, only it’s not replicable because nobody else has the right mix of shooters and rollers. Oh, and NOBODY ELSE has James Harden. If Seven Seconds or Less was, “Give the ball to Steve Nash with pace,” then Seventeen Seconds or More is, “Spread the floor for James for 17 seconds, he’s a genius, he can get to any spot he wants, he’ll figure this out.” It’s unbelievable."

    https://theringer.com/bill-simmons-2017-nba-all-star-ballot-befc84ca1c74#.sodc6mbzd
     
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  2. J Sizzle

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    This is precisely why I believe we need to move Harden off ball and bring in a Rubio-type player.
     
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    same can be said with brewer
     
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  4. hakeem94

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    17 seconds or more?
    Brilliant!
    DD
     
    #4 hakeem94, Jan 20, 2017
  5. rocketsfan611

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    If Harden is going to play SG and be off the ball, I think it would need to be someone who is a deadeye, KNOCKDOWN shooter at the point.
     
    #5 rocketsfan611, Jan 20, 2017
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    championship trophy decision right there!!
     
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    Welcome to the bandwagon, Bill.
     
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  8. Os Trigonum

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    couple of thoughts:

    (1) media conspiracy, obviously.
    and;
    (2) if we cloned Harden and D'Antoni, that would mean they could be replicated. obviously.
     
    #8 Os Trigonum, Jan 20, 2017
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  9. Verbal Christ

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    Could have had Isaiah Thomas for peanuts, but he was too small and would never make it they said. Sigh.
     
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    I have the utmost respect for this post that reaches to the upmost height of bbs memes.
     
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  11. rocketsfan611

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    Could have had Whiteside too. Imagine what our ceiling would be with Whiteside AND Capela in this offense.
     
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  12. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    If only the Rockets had a player who went 2-2 from the 3 point range is his first two games.
     
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    I hear that Steph Curry might be available. Maybe take a look, although not sure if worth the max. ;)
     
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  14. brownxmas

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    What I want to know is... wilk Joe Cheee join the Rockets after the all star break? like Beasley did last year.
     
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    Lots of likes on this comment... I disagree but I respect our community here so I'll just ask you guys to educate me on your opinions. Go!
     
    #15 douglasreedy1, Jan 20, 2017
  16. Carl Herrera

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    His name is not Whiteside, it is High-motor-side.
     
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    That's stupid. They wouldn't even defend Rubio and it would be 5vs4 all day long
     
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  18. heypartner

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    do we call D'Antoni's clone, D'Antonio
     
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  19. heypartner

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    bbs meme / sarcasm
     
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  20. FTW Rockets FTW

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    Yes we would be even more dynamic with this HOF team

    Rubio
    Harden
    Spencer Dinwiddie
    Nerlens Noel
    Thon Maker
     
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