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Chris Paul or James Harden

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by tmacfor35, Nov 25, 2017.

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Who is better at basketball? James Harden or CP3

  1. James Harden

    77.1%
  2. Chris Paul

    22.9%
  1. Pen15clubber

    Pen15clubber Member

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    That doesn't mean he is a better player today...or are we talking better career? I'll take the guy who can suit up the majority of the time
     
  2. rockpileindisma

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    James harden and it ain't even close
     
  3. tmacfor35

    tmacfor35 Member

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    Chris is less than two years removed from leading the league in win shares.

    I can make a serious argument that Chris is a top 5 player in the MDA offense.
     
  4. swyyyguy

    swyyyguy Member

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    And we just won the World Series and got the AL MVP.

    What a time to be a Houston sports fan.

    [​IMG]
     
  5. tmacfor35

    tmacfor35 Member

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    It doesn't, but the 4 games he has played he has looked like the exact same player that led the league in win shares less than two years ago.

    Look at how this team runs when he is the focal point. Much better overall.
     
  6. Reeko

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    lol, that’s a lie, the last time CP3 led the league in win shares was 07-08...

    no, u can’t make a serious argument that CP3 is a top 5 player right now...first, it’s only been 4 games...2nd, Harden is clearly better
     
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    seeingredtx Enlightened

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    Point Gaurd = CP3
    Best all around gaurd = Harden

    Legitimately, Harden could have been MVP past two years and arguably for 3 years including this one so far. Don’t believe CP3 has done that EVER.(been as close or had the seasons Harden had)

    Two Top 10 players are a great thing to have.

    The real question is why did Harden throw a small fit for CP3 keeping the ball on a few occasions during the last game?!

    I’m no Harden hater. It could get worse if we are loosing. I feel like CP3 should have the ball in the 4th quarter with under 4 mins to go IMO.
     
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  8. Obito

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    Oh god we have one of those “Lebron would win it every year” guys.

    Stupid thread is stupid, obviously it’s Harden, but CP3 is not far behind.

    There’s literally a 10 page thread discussing this subject on the first page.. it wasn’t a “fit”, CP just waived him off.
     
  9. tmacfor35

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    WS/48 is what I am referring too.
     
  10. RockWest

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    Didn't you know Harden is Tope nowadays? Unless I'm mistaken Top 3 is better than Top5
     
  11. Reeko

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    fake news...CP3 hasn’t led the league in win shares in almost a decade

    08-09 to 12-13 it was Lebron, then in 13-14 it was KD, in 14-15 it was Harden, in 15-16 it was Steph, and in 16-17 it was Harden again

    Guess who’s the league leader so far this year? It’s Harden yet again.
     
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    I didn't notice this :eek::eek::eek:
     
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  13. tmacfor35

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    We need to be realistic. The MDA offense is an asterisk towards guards. CP3 in this offense is going to be a nightmare for other teams.
     
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    actual win shares>WS/48

    RPM>>>win shares, and Harden is by far the best in that category right now
     
  15. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

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    This question shouldnt even be dignified honestly
     
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    Advanced stats clearly say harden is the best player in the NBA.

    Cp3 had played 4 games dude.

    3 being against sub par to
    Mediocre talent with key injuries.

    I love cp3 he should absolutely run the show a lot but harden is on a different level. Cp3 isn't scoring 56 points in 3 quarters of play on 25 shots just not happening.

    Not to mention harden is 1st in winshares, real plus/minus, he's right behind cp3 in per and he's plaued 14 more games. Leads league in scoring assist and 3 pointers made.

    It's not cp3 fault if he was Hardens size he would be the best player in the NBA.

    Size matters and harden is really big for a guard. Cp3 is on the small side.
     
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  17. Obito

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    I feel like guys with tmac usernames just say dumb ass ****.

    Hey @Clutch can i please change my username :(
     
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  18. RocketsTruth

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    These Lin fans are nuts
     
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  19. SirIvyLeague

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    Where's Hayward, let me guess....top 10?

    SIL
     
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  20. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
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    That's because there was nothing worth noticing, in my humble opinion.
     
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