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[ESPN] NBARank - Harden's Rank

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Arthurprescott2, Apr 8, 2013.

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Where does Harden Land?

Poll closed May 8, 2013.

  1. #5-7

    290 vote(s)
    48.0%

  2. #8-10

    225 vote(s)
    37.3%

  3. #11-15

    70 vote(s)
    11.6%

  4. #16-20

    19 vote(s)
    3.1%
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  1. CCM721

    CCM721 Member

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    We asked 111 experts to rate each player on a 0-to-10 scale, in terms of "the current quality of each player."

    Dirk Nowitzki? Carmelo Anthony? Derrick Rose who has yet to play after a torn ACL?
     
    #41 CCM721, Apr 8, 2013
  2. Firebomb525

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    I think if a guy hasn't touched the court once, or played less than half the season, he shouldn't be placed in these rankings. Seems rather unfair. So I'm not putting guys like Rose, Bynum, or Love. If they were at full strength, they'd definitely be in the top 15.

    My personal 12/13 ratings:
    1. LeBron James
    2. Kevin Durant
    3. Chris Paul
    4. Kobe Bryant
    5. James Harden
    6. Russell Westbrook
    7. Carmelo Anthony
    8. Dwyane Wade
    9. Brook Lopez
    10. Blake Griffin
    11. Tony Parker
    12. Tim Duncan
    13. Stephen Curry
    14. Marc Gasol
    15. Dwight Howard
    16. LaMarcus Aldridge
    17. Chris Bosh
    18. Kyrie Irving
    19. Al Horford
    20. David Lee
    21. Paul Pierce
    22. Paul George
    23. J.R. Smith
    24. Zach Randolph
    25. Monta Ellis
    26. Al Jefferson
    27. Deron Williams
    28. Paul Millsap
    29. Jrue Holiday
    30. Danilo Gallinari
     
    #42 Firebomb525, Apr 8, 2013
  3. dtowninyourtown

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    Shouldn't there have been a 1-4 range or something to cover the first 4 spots as well since we are just guessing where he will land on a ranking done by ESPN? I am not saying he is in that range, but that doesn't mean they couldn't overrate him.

    I bet he will end up in the 5-7 range, though.
     
    #43 dtowninyourtown, Apr 8, 2013
  4. Gil

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    Bunch of kneejerk rankings. Wall better than Rondo based on a good month of exceptional form?

    Ridiculous.
     
    #44 Gil, Apr 8, 2013
  5. Firebomb525

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    Wait, where does Bynum fit in this?
     
    #45 Firebomb525, Apr 8, 2013
  6. Mr. Clutch

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    Top 5
     
    #46 Mr. Clutch, Apr 8, 2013
  7. BigMaloe

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    Tier 1 - Lebron

    Tier 2 -Durant, cp3

    Tier 3 - kobe, Melo, harden, Dwight

    Tier 4 - Parker, westbrook, wade, Duncan, Blakia

    Tier 5 -George, kyrie, curry, Marc, Lopez, bosh, Aldridge

    I say 4-7... 8 at worse...
     
    #47 BigMaloe, Apr 8, 2013
  8. RocketFever

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    1. Lebron
    2. Durant
    3. Paul
    4. Kobe
    5. Parker (lots of you guys are underestimating his offensive and defense ability)
    6. Howard (still the best defensive player in the league)
    7. Melo (slightly better scorer and defender outweighs Harden's advantage in passing/playmaking)
    8. DWade (slowing down offensively, but still way better than Harden defensively)
    9. Harden
    10. Westbrook
     
    #48 RocketFever, Apr 8, 2013
  9. Arthurprescott2

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    Putting Wall at #21 above LMA at #25 is a travesty. Putting John Wall in the top 30 is a travesty.
     
    #49 Arthurprescott2, Apr 8, 2013
  10. peter2012

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    I will put him in top 15 if he does a decent defense in future.
     
    #50 peter2012, Apr 8, 2013
  11. Geronimo

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    Why is everyone writing off Dwayne Wade? You do realize he's playing with Lebron James, right? Of course his scoring will take a dip. If Miami was still Wade's team, I have no doubt he would still be averaging 27-28 a game.
     
    #51 Geronimo, Apr 8, 2013
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    No.10.
     
    #52 wincan459, Apr 8, 2013
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    Mediocre due to defense.
     
    #53 Carl Herrera, Apr 8, 2013
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    Why the OP didn't give 1 to 4 option.

    From the votes casted so far, there would be votes for >= No.4. I guess after LeBron and Durant, who knows.

    Delusional Lin fans have plenty of company.
     
    #54 wincan459, Apr 8, 2013
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    He'll be in the top fifteen, somewhere."Duh! I could have told you that!"

    30. Paul Pierce
    29. Zach Randolph
    28. Paul George
    27. Kevin Love
    26. Brook Lopez
    25. LaMarcus Aldridge
    24. Tyson Chandler
    23. Derrick Rose
    22. Rajon Rondo
    21. John Wall
    20. Al Horford
    19. Joakim Noah
    18. Chris Bosh
    17. Deron Williams
    16. Stephen Curry
     
    #55 J.R., Apr 8, 2013
    Last edited: Apr 8, 2013
  16. wincan459

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    I just realized you are faking Clutch.

    What a relief.:)
     
    #56 wincan459, Apr 8, 2013
  17. rayrocket

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    Harden definitely is top 10, he should be top 5 next season.
     
    #57 rayrocket, Apr 8, 2013
  18. wincan459

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    LeBron, Durant, CP3 are not going anywhere. Diwght may be off a little this season but still the best defender.

    You have to hope Carmelo way off next year and none other players improve more than Harden in order for Harden to have any chance in the top 5.:p
     
    #58 wincan459, Apr 8, 2013
  19. thekad

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    In order:

    Lebron

    CP3
    Durant

    Harden
    Duncan
    Wade
    Parker

    Melo
    Kobe
    Gasol

    Carmelo and Kobe will be overrated like always so I expect Harden to be ranked #6-8.
     
    #59 thekad, Apr 8, 2013
  20. Classic

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    Yeah, good call. Harden is a top 227 player
     
    #60 Classic, Apr 8, 2013
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