The biggest, unanswered, nagging question I have about this season:

Dwight doesn't set proper screens to create separation, Capela does, Harden has a lot of abilities, the inch perfect pass isn't it, and because Dwight doesn't have the athleticism (especially since he seems to be playing with back and knee issues, to make it worse, his body seems inconsistent, some days it's there, others there's nothing) to outrush his man back the pass looks rushed and into traffic resulting in turnovers. Also the reason the corner is open is because that player has rotated inside, trying to force the action and not taking what the defense gives us has been an issue itself.

 

Yes, Harden wants Howard out. The passes to Dwight have increased since earlier this season, but it's still not enough. When James does pass, it's usually a half-assed attempt... bad lobs and/or simply waiting too long to get it to Dwight. James wants to be PG, then get your teammates the ball.

 

I think Dwight is just getting old. His game relied solely on his elite athleticism. Once you hit 30 man i swear some days your body just doesn't have it. He never developed the skills necessary to extend a career either. Hate to say it, but we need to try and find some value for this guy and give his job to Clint.

 

Harden waits for other people to set their screen, Howard doesn't set proper screens for other people.

 

I do not personally believe that there is any motive of driving Dwight out of town by Harden. I do feel that there is still a enormous disconnect between the two on the court this season that we have not seen the last two seasons when they have played.

I mean James runs the pick and roll far more effectively this year with Clint and it seems that Dwight runs the pick and roll far more effectively with Marcus Thorton. Now Dwight still is despite his age and injury history I feel a much better pick and roll player than Capela. James is a far better player than Thorton in running the pick and roll as well.

Both players do need to be in sync to make the pick and roll work. The ball handler goes too late or early it fizzles out, the roller not moving and being a credible threat also makes it not work.

Right now i place the blame equally on both of the stars. Dwight isn't happy with James (as said by cyberx) and probably isnt setting the best of screens and James probably is also pissed at Dwight and not looking to him to finish when he does. Its a cycle that will continue until one player becomes the bigger man and extends an olive branch. Maybe Dwight feels he did that last year (the whole players meeting between him and terry where dwight said he wanted JH to do his thing and he would take a back seat) and wants to be more involved this year since it is a contract year for him. James probably doesnt want to lose the spot light especially after the lucrative summer he had after a very successful season as well.

IMO just very poor leadership on both players parts and unfortunately the one guy who probably was the leader for the team was fired

 

This ^ - This is the only way I'd find any beef with Howard or possible impact on our performance or results we've seen this season, to be even remotely acceptable.

 

All this regression from Harden happened as soon as we got Howard. Thats when his defense went missing.

 

No. He may ignore him not trust him have no chemistry with him etc etc but dont believe he does it to get him to get traded.

And sounds r****ded to do it for durant who is right now winning wity his team while we suck.

 

Yes it will be right after okc goes deep in the playoffs and we either miss them or get humiliated by gsw in the first round.

Doesnt make sense.
Unless Harden is incredibly stupid.

 

What???what is this analogy. Okc last year didnt have any major fa to resign and feared losing him. Durant will be pursued by not the whole league only a few teams and one of them is okc.
Sign to a team that didnt make the playoffs with only harden star or ur previous team that made the playoffs and made a big run?

Surely harden cant be that retaded.

 

I know Star Wars came out, but Kevin Durant isn't a clone, OKC only has 1 star without Kevin Durant as well. Funy thing with Durant is things say he'll go where he think he'll be happiest, and it's incredibly hard to gauge someone's opinion from that. That said, Harden would probably know if Durant is or isn't and why/why not. If he isn't, it's possible Harden is trying to get himself moved.

 

For me it's the turnovers... Really hoped Lawson would alleviate that issue.

 

And ibaka may not be a star but he is a star roleplayer. Who will help durant this year to make the playoffs. Who is ours?

Playoff team / lottery team.
See a difference?

 

Absolutely im saying that the near history of losing or winning is a extremely important factor.