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Outsiders who still continue to rag on Harden's defense.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ryandoc, Dec 7, 2014.

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  1. JMAD21

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    If he continues to play this kind of D, and people still hate on him for his D. Then who gives a sh** what the idiots think!? As long as we are winning they can all go kick rocks.
     
    #41 JMAD21, Dec 8, 2014
  2. Houstunna

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    You're selling Beard short on his defense. It's been much better than competent. He's closer to 1st Team All-Defense than average.
     
    #42 Houstunna, Dec 8, 2014
  3. ryandoc

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    Well that [ESPN Insider] Truth About Harden's Defense article sure doesn't help, even tho it's load of crap. Poor guy's bustin his ass this year and still can't can any respect, defensively.
     
    #43 ryandoc, Dec 9, 2014
  4. TheresTheDagger

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    I respond with facts...like Harden currently leading the entire NBA in win shares and how he is top 10 in the NBA in steals.

    I know the knuckle draggers that usually respond to NBA articles are a waste of breath arguing with, but I also know that people who can be educated and are open minded also occasionally read the comments.

    Just doing my little bit to change the perception one fan at a time.
     
    #44 TheresTheDagger, Dec 9, 2014
  5. TheRealAllpro

    TheRealAllpro Morey only fan

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    They should acknowledge his improvement but 20 games doesn't make up for 3 years. Give it time.
     
    #45 TheRealAllpro, Dec 9, 2014
  6. AkeemTheDreem86

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    So I decided to take a look at the NBA leaders for Defensive Win Shares and Defensive Rating over on basketball-reference.com...

    James Harden is 1st and 5th, respectively. That is wildly impressive to me (despite the natural skews associated with those rankings).
     
    #46 AkeemTheDreem86, Dec 16, 2014
  7. rocketblood713

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    Let's just hope it lasts
     
    #47 rocketblood713, Dec 16, 2014
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