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who do u love more? Harden or Tmac?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by pippsux, Oct 22, 2013.

  1. chenjy9

    chenjy9 Numbers Don't Lie
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    If you count sitting on the bench the entire time, sure! At this point, T-Mac is about as useful as an STD for teams.
     
  2. Aleron

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    We're not sure how far Harden can take us, so that justifies T-mac who we know for certain was a failure

    Makes total sense.
     
  3. tinman

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    it's historically a fact that McGrady never played in all 22 games of the Rockets famous winning streak.

    So anyone who gives full credit to McGrady for 22 games is a liar.
     
  4. tinman

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    So did the dudes that sold beer at the concession stands.
     
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    If Harden put up Tmac numbers in the postseason we'd beat Portland in 5. No comparison
     
  7. napalm06

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    I agree. That doesn't sway my opinion either way. Injuries are a very unfortunate part of sports.
     
  8. amaru

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    If it wasn't for TMAC I wouldn't have ever become a Rockets fan.
     
  9. Liberon

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    "Harden looks like the average joe that happens to be 6'5" But McGrady had an extraordinary build with complimentary reach and wing span." ~ Donald Tokowitz
     
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    Any other good quotes from him you'd like to share?
     
  11. bobloblaw

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    Harden does not look like an "average joe." Regardless--his strength and build make him less likely to suffer from a series of injuries. McGrady suffered from back pain throughout his career and of course underwent a shoulder and knee surgery at the end of his prime. He had an extraordinarily injury-prone build.

    It's a little premature to project whether Harden will miss significant time due to injuries but he has been solid thus far (ignoring the Artest elbow to the cranium). He plays more physically than McGrady but has the power to do so. Also--skill is more important than build, reach or wingspan and Harden has shown to be a more efficient scorer than McGrady.
     
  12. tinman

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    I hope Harden has a better team career than Tmac.

    tmac wins in memorable quotes

    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/VuOdf8tQXKQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
  13. Karolik

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    Tmac was a joke, but at least he played more defense than Harden.
     
  14. FoOLiSh_AzN

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    Healthy 1st year Rocket T-Mac..Not even close.
     
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    Why is everyone pretending that Harden has an 'average' build? Even for a basketball athlete, he has a freakishly long wingspan.

    For comparison:
    Paul George is 6'9 (w shoes) with a 6'11 wingspan
    James Harden is 6'5 (w shoes) with a 6'11 wingspan

    That's a 6 inch bigger wingspan than his height, which puts him on Anthony Davis level in terms of freakish length.
     
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    Because? Statistcally, the only reason McGrady's first season with the Rockets could be considered better than Harden's was for his rebounding and blocked shots. That's because McGrady was taller.
     
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    I love 90.9 percent of all Rocket players, now and back then, ex-players.
     
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    Virgos usually are not that humorous but they make great athletes (Kobe)

    Tmac is a Gemini FWIW
     
  19. Smacktle

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    T McGrady needs to post here! NOT IN THE MAIN!
     
  20. Marteen

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    At his peak, T-Mac is the better player. Length, athleticism, and two-time scoring leader. You'd be nuts if you picked Harden, but Harden is still very young so who knows.
     

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