@treyjohnson8557 doncic already the better player he's a wayyy better offensive player than harden he can fade away he can pass better and he doesn't just score his pts from 3 and from the line like harden would
I see that too. I bet a big reason is he's playing for his hometown team with one of his best friends he grew up with. Idk what it is, but I feel like he is a perfect fit for Kawhi. I'm not a fan of Kawhi and harden been pissin me off the past couple years, but they're actually really fun to watch together.
Both are past their prime, and it's easy to play when there are no expectations. They both aren't as good on teams expecting to compete for a championship.
@@norsharn2883lol Luka is a baby and still one of the best in the league. Leonard’s defense is insane. Nobody can easily penetrate through his defense.
Im telling you luka magic will be remembered as much as magic johnson cus he is already snapping records he is so young if he plays until he is 30 he will have everyones records❤❤❤❤😊
@@prudhvivankineni4880 if you're taking harden as the best 1v1 player, I'm takin MJ, Kobe, A.I., KD, Bron, Wade, Tmac, over him any day. You're crazy if you think he is better at 1 on 1 than any of these players.
Jordan Lebron Kobe Kareem Pippen Kobe Grant Hill Vince Carter KD Westrbook etc. It's more common then you think still an incredible feat. Happened in all the major sports as well especially if your drafted mid to end of decade and play 20 plus yrs
Not saying anything new here, just very appreciative of good and classy sportsmanship by R & J. ( It does seem rare these days to do it DURING a game. Great role-modeling for kids, too. )
Luka if he stays healthy is far superior to Harden Harden has been a bit of and ass hat the 2nd half of his career. He is always outta shape and at times a negative distraction. Russ is still a beast and pretty good leader.
@@toddyhebert6996you can’t shit on harden then praise Russ especially on the later half of their careers you’re biased harden is a top 5 sg of all time and to have that comparison for Luka is huge
Harden had weight problems, Luka has weight problems. Harden broke historic stats, Luka is breaking historic stats. Harden started the long stepback, Luka extended the stepback. Neither play as hard on defense as on offense.
@@patrickoakley7890 I remember that. He is not the top sportsmanship like say Steven Adams. But at least he is not a dirty player and does the taunting in moderation. He isnt trying to kill people out there like draymond or makes jokes about cancer patients or dead mothers like Kevin garnett.
I love that guys game . Anyone that smiles as much as he does and is that great !! Gotta love ‘em!!! He will go down as legend some just can’t see that now 😢
Harden and Westbrook are both veterans in the league now at 34 and 35 years old, Luka is the future of the league, these fellas recognise this because real recognises real. Both being the calibre they were/occasionally still are, they know they are watching greatness in Luka.
Aside from that tuff shot by Luka to see harden that engaged on defense is dope, not taking anything away from Luka he’s a bucket and has highlights like these on the regular !
That's what basketball should be 24/7 for me. 23/7 , every now and then have some beef drama trash talk but more time should jsut appreciate the talent
Most likely one of Lukas proudest moments, passing of the torch in a way. Having harden give you your props and Westbrook getting up to applaud your shot from the bench
I love Russ getting up and clapping for Luka. Great energy from everyone.
🥳Yess! I hit another 3/3 NBA parlay from from my Tips on my page, am hacking the NBA system😂 🤯
Was he clapping for Luka or it was for Harden's effort on defense? 🤔
Nahhh clap harden still tha net sude
Yes @@collllllll for hardens effort 😅
He’s clapping for hardens effort b
*I love Russ and Harden appreciating Luka, great sportsmanship👏👍*
Russ clapped for hardens effort on D.
Are there really so many stupid people around? Russ was applauding hardens effort on defense hahahah
@@user-bg5nu1cx8w Nah fam there was an interview where Russ was asked about this and he said he clapped for Luka. Applauding the tough shot.
Don't ever give props to a privileged white. Everything they have was built on the backs of black slaves.
@@ysp.96 wheres your link to that interview
Russ applauding in the back and harden giving an appreciation slap on the back, must be a very difficlut shot to make.
🥳Yess! I hit another 3/3 NBA parlay from from my Tips on my page, am hacking the NBA system😂 🤯
kinda giving me dirk's fade away then kobe giving a mad respect on that shot
Is the average nba “fan” really this dumb? 😂 russ was not applauding luka at all. Out of all people, russ would never do that for the opposite team
@@Uzi16_29right? He was clearly applauding Harden playing good defense, despite the made shot
@@Uzi16_29
The average NBA fan? 😂 And who are you supposed to be watching shorts on RUclips and commenting.
This whole vid was wholesome shoutout Russ and harden for the Love 💯
Respect from 2 HOFers in Russ and Harden isnt an easy thing to accomplish
Hopefully Doncic doesn’t turn into a Harden type player, I see the similarities.
🥳Yess! I hit another 3/3 NBA parlay from from my Tips on my page, am hacking the NBA system😂 🤯
I think he was clapping for his team as in good defense but I’m prolly wrong
@treyjohnson8557 doncic already the better player he's a wayyy better offensive player than harden he can fade away he can pass better and he doesn't just score his pts from 3 and from the line like harden would
@@ghostkid1118 a lot of Harden’s points came in the paint. I wasn’t talking about skill
I feel like Harden has this new motivation and energy to him. Like he found love for basketball again
I see that too. I bet a big reason is he's playing for his hometown team with one of his best friends he grew up with.
Idk what it is, but I feel like he is a perfect fit for Kawhi. I'm not a fan of Kawhi and harden been pissin me off the past couple years, but they're actually really fun to watch together.
I sure hope so man. Saw random glimpses in Philly, but dude hasn’t looked happy like this since the Rockets
Well I’m happy for him. Convenient how he can but those checks 💴 never can lose appreciation
I would LOVE to see Harden have a career resurgence.
Starts out like that with every new team
I LOVE competition in basketball but I also love seeing the competitor giving respect when it’s due
hold on to your knickers
No rings
Typical wackass RUclips commenters replying lmao
Don't ever give respect to a privileged white. Everything they have was built on the backs of black slaves.
@@dreday1788SO? You ain't got any 😂
Brothers showing respect. Salute to Westbrook and harden
Sportsmanship Great Example 4 the youth
Yeah and smacking him on the ass like their uncle Bobby does at night. Great outlook
Good example for the WNBA 👀
When Luka smiles ❤ he looks like a little boy enjoying his game..
That's called respect 🎉🎉
That’s called gay. Slapping a man on the ass is gay
Reeeally
Respect me harder daddy😍
Don't ever respect a privileged white. Everything they have was built on the backs of black slaves.
Russ and Harden loving the game more than ever with the Clippers.
Both are old...
Both are past their prime, and it's easy to play when there are no expectations. They both aren't as good on teams expecting to compete for a championship.
Bro ain’t have to smack it that hard 😭
He was happy for him!
Gave bro that Dwight Howard smack
@@kweefsweat5628💀
🥳Yess! I hit another 3/3 NBA parlay from from my Tips on my page, am hacking the NBA system😂 🤯
I see someone's jealous 😂
It takes a big heart to appreciate and this shows how professional James Harden and Russ are! They earned my respect by respecting Luka!
luka is trash 🗑️ 👈🏾
good try@@Sharon-rp7ir
Luka plays like young harden, change my mind.
Don't ever respect a privileged white. Everything they have was built on the backs of black slaves.
Greatness recognizes greatness.
No such thing as a great privileged white. Everything they have was built on the backs of black slaves.
goodness recognizes A LEGEND(other than Larry)
@@ProudGoyim666ofc u mention the other good white boy lmao. Luka is a goat contender, but his fans are funny asl
Luka be out there having a ball you can tell by the smile on his face he loves the game 77 is a problem
Luka magic with the tough tough shot, fear the beard Harden the Vet knew to show credit where it’s due 💯
🥳Yess! I hit another 3/3 NBA parlay from from my Tips on my page, am hacking the NBA system😂 🤯
Still got destroyed by Kawhi.
Kawhi always killed him lol
@@norsharn2883 aight that’s fair honestly 💯
@@norsharn2883Kawhi kills everyone dude
@@norsharn2883lol Luka is a baby and still one of the best in the league. Leonard’s defense is insane. Nobody can easily penetrate through his defense.
Im telling you luka magic will be remembered as much as magic johnson cus he is already snapping records he is so young if he plays until he is 30 he will have everyones records❤❤❤❤😊
No defensive awards though
Just like Kobe did to Steph too 🥹
Harden greatest one on one scorer but didn't lead team to championship yet no saying his name alongside kobe
@prudhvivankineni4880 he's not the greatest 1v1 scorer. At all. What planet you on? 😂
@@GRiiiM_TH3_R3B3L ok who's gaurding him
@@prudhvivankineni4880 the argument for the best 1v1 player isn't "ok who's guarding him" it's naming the better 1v1 players. Lol
@@prudhvivankineni4880 if you're taking harden as the best 1v1 player, I'm takin MJ, Kobe, A.I., KD, Bron, Wade, Tmac, over him any day. You're crazy if you think he is better at 1 on 1 than any of these players.
When these two Titans are on that level it ain't nothing but respect.
Smacked that mfka like
“DAMN BOY! TEACH ME THAT ONE!”
Let's not get crazy. You know Harden has a bag of tricks.
PAUSE!!!
@@reggies8732Harden and Luka are very similar in a lot of ways.
no idea what you just attempted to type
@@reggies8732 harden is like a lawyer the way he studied NBA rules and how he can exploit it, he had his run. but his bag of tricks aint holdin up now
Crazy to think he has played in 3 different decades.. 00s 10s 20s
Jordan Lebron Kobe Kareem Pippen Kobe Grant Hill Vince Carter KD Westrbook etc. It's more common then you think still an incredible feat. Happened in all the major sports as well especially if your drafted mid to end of decade and play 20 plus yrs
Luka is always playing happy 😅😂
Yea right complaining to the refs
@@xgal2 nobody likes the refs, he still plays happy
sportsmanship from Russ and Harden...appreciate the greatness
Last night Russ tried to injure Luka like 3 times
Russ stood up as he knew it was a very difficult shot... Showed respect after...
2 Man who respect each other and the Game ... and understand each others language !
If that language is not playing defense the yes.
This is somehow really wholesome
Great energy right there .. respect for one another at its finest.....it a playoff thing
Atlanta Hawks fan since 1969 here.
We had Luca and we gave him away. I like Trae Young but dude is a generational talent.
Respect not given but earn, props to harden and westbrook for acknowledging greatness and passing the torch...the league is in good hands...❤❤❤
Even Russ applauding on that play to Luka💯
Not saying anything new here, just very appreciative of good and classy sportsmanship by R & J. ( It does seem rare these days to do it DURING a game. Great role-modeling for kids, too. )
Russ & Harden give Luka a great Respect.. That is the Best for NBA.. 🙋👋👏✌👍
Luka plays like he's the new Harden. The ball is always in their hands
Luka if he stays healthy is far superior to Harden Harden has been a bit of and ass hat the 2nd half of his career. He is always outta shape and at times a negative distraction. Russ is still a beast and pretty good leader.
@@toddyhebert6996you can’t shit on harden then praise Russ especially on the later half of their careers you’re biased harden is a top 5 sg of all time and to have that comparison for Luka is huge
Harden had weight problems, Luka has weight problems. Harden broke historic stats, Luka is breaking historic stats. Harden started the long stepback, Luka extended the stepback. Neither play as hard on defense as on offense.
@@geronimopratt7976you’re a casual if you say Harden doesn’t play defense 🤡
James Harden is the best
He palmed ,carried and traveled 😮
Yup, every time 😂 The NBA, folks. "Basketball"
The travel was insane lol
Facts, I just typed the same thing. He palmed and carried viciously
Respect good NBA
If you nice it can’t be denied every one showing him love was dope
Say what you like about Harden but you can't deny that dude is always good sport! Sportsmanship is above ALL.
Oh yeah, just like that time he embarrassed Wesley Person for no reason. Great sport he is.
@@patrickoakley7890 I remember that. He is not the top sportsmanship like say Steven Adams. But at least he is not a dirty player and does the taunting in moderation. He isnt trying to kill people out there like draymond or makes jokes about cancer patients or dead mothers like Kevin garnett.
@@goktugblack that was fake news Kevin Garrett never said that to Tim Duncan about his mother.
You say you follow James?
I love that guys game . Anyone that smiles as much as he does and is that great !! Gotta love ‘em!!! He will go down as legend some just can’t see that now 😢
Most amazing part of this clip is that the camera man actually managed to catch Harden playing defense.
An HTown legend giving up to a Dtown legend
Nothing but Texas love
U gotta give props when it's due.jokic and Luka are so amazing I love these dudes
They have respect for each other..... Harden, ill get you next time...🤟
Grestness recognizes greatness
I love when respect is in the game and shown.
That's the most defense Harden has ever played.
not really. have you seen his steals?? he can smack the ball easily from players
@@hdihiiehei and he's also been known to let the offensive player drive right by him.
😂
@@bmapes87cuz he was tired. When he wants to, he can play defense dummy
CASUAL. Harden is a decent to good defender MOST of the time.
Competitiveness and Respect. This is what I love to see
It’s a Kobe/Curry moment ❤
Sportmanship and showing respect shouldn´t be shaming.
Nice seeing that positivity!Definitely not often we see someone from the opposing team give a player an “atta boy”.👏🏻
Did you see the score😂😅
I love Harden...such class and an incredible player
Literally the last guy on the team youd want guarding Luka
That was good defense
@@RaKnows> Harden has never defended anyone "good"
That is what sportsmanship should be about.
looked like it hurt 😭
Harden and Westbrook are both veterans in the league now at 34 and 35 years old, Luka is the future of the league, these fellas recognise this because real recognises real. Both being the calibre they were/occasionally still are, they know they are watching greatness in Luka.
They all know Luka got serious skill.
Excellent example of a star with a GROWTH MINDSET
It's like my coach used to tell us: "you can't defend the perfect shot." Some guys are just lights out from range.
Which team did he coach? How long were you in the league? Is this what you guys call "apples to oranges"?
Love seeing guards post up, we've had players like derozen being mid range specialists but seeing more guards adding it to their game is great to see
Luka may be the greatest man in the world.
Maybe? No sir, HE IS THE BEST MAN ON THIS PLANET RESPECT TO MY GLORIOUS KING
I like this guy a lot. He has GOAT vibes!!!
Cool cool. I love both Doncic & Harden respecting each other.
The appreciation of veteran player to new generation
Need to see more of this behavior. Respect.
Greatness recognizing greatness 🔥
even russell knew harden was glued to him and still managed to make that shot greatness recognizing greatness
Clippers so good , they look forward to any competition
Even Russ stood up and applaud for Luka's incredible shot. Those two were amazed, that's acknowledgement from 2 great point guards.
How do you not love the NBA! Awesome energy out there.
Things like this make my day happier!!!
✌️✌️✌️
Love it !! Respect is what gets you more respect
The step back kings respect each other
Great sportsmanship from high level competitors
You just gotta appreciate the sportsmanship. Its easy to forget that its supposed to be fun.
I recall Luka perfected his stepback 3point learning from Harden
Love the sportsmanship from Harden!
Luka is keeping the NBA going, wish he had been able to play in a better era be interesting to see how well he would do in 80-90's rules.
Harden is a great player and he appreciate this shoot from Luka it's just a great fair-play
Greatness recognizes greatness
Aside from that tuff shot by Luka to see harden that engaged on defense is dope, not taking anything away from Luka he’s a bucket and has highlights like these on the regular !
Love seeing Luka, Harden and Russ enjoying the game
He put some power into that 👀
Harden is a class act all day everyday
Russell’s low key behind the scenes clap 👏 was the extra cherry on top 😂❤🎉
A rare sighting of James playing defense
I congratulated my boss like that once. She was very appreciative.
What a class act great sportsmanship
Luka Legend strikes again!
The love on both ends are amazing and beautiful ❤🎉 good job harden and luca
I wish russ and harden got a ring, before retirement.
some outstanding defense but even better offense 👏🏽👏🏽 they deserve it for putting up a great game ..
luka is great for nba , hes brings a positive energy
Love the sportsmanship!!!! ❤
That's what basketball should be 24/7 for me. 23/7 , every now and then have some beef drama trash talk but more time should jsut appreciate the talent
nah harden bout to be cookin again, look how happy he is
THATS..RESPECT..PEOPLE
Most likely one of Lukas proudest moments, passing of the torch in a way. Having harden give you your props and Westbrook getting up to applaud your shot from the bench
I love seeing good sportsmanship 🔥🔥🔥🫡
That’s more defense then Hardens entire run with Brooklyn and Philly