This version of James Harden under Kevin McHale was what I like cuz it was all around in terms of scoring not just dribble dribble dribble step back 3s and drive to the paint
Most of the counters and set ups from his peak are absent. This version of Harden was just blowing by defenders. It’s crazy how even though his shot profile simplified as the years progressed, the manner in which he got to his spots became so much more sophisticated.
Though primarily a scorer, Harden is also known for his playmaking ability, orchestrating the Rockets' offense with his elevated assist numbers. Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni played Harden at point guard, which resulted in him averaging over 10 assists per game for the first time in his career.
I think, what Okc Would have been with this unselfish version of player instead of having westbrook in top years. In this years Harden knew The Perfect play to set on the table in every posession, look how he knows when share the Ball and when to decide to shoot it. He was the Perfect cooperator for durant, okc deserved this duo that never happened.
@KKOPPONG Look at where OKC are now... Presti somehow someway redeemed himself. Don't focus on the past. Only the present. Besides... neither Harden, KD or Russ have won a championship so it's not bad when you look back at it (yes KD's rings don't count)
@@ColdHoops that’s why it’s his biggest mistake had he kept the core of Harden, KD, Westbrook together they would have gotten one before 2015 when the GSW changed the league to this shit we have now. And that May have corrected the course of history in the process. KD being the legacy who would’ve benefited most from them keeping harden obviously. As he would be seen as possibly the Kobe/Jordan/LBJ of his era with the chip to add to his elite level of scoring he displayed during his young at the time career.
@@MrLawrenceflowers I agree with you that OKC wins either in 2014 or 2015. But to say KD would be viewed as the Kobe/Bron/or Jordan of his era is a stretch. KD has been 'elite' since his sophomore year. Kobe was only truly considered 'elite' from his 5th year onwards (2000/01). We know KD would've won before Bron did (who had to join Miami). So to compare him to early LeBron would've been ridiculous. And the only way KD could've been considered the Jordan of his generation is if OKC 3-peated between 2013-2015. I definitely believe they were capable of going back-to-back in 2013/14 and 2014/2015. But I strongly doubt they'd win in 2013. I still have Miami winning it all in 2012/13, had OKC kept Harden
@Sheena They were never favourites. Contenders? Yes. But favourites? Never. Don't be delusional. I was there. Harden's teams have never been the favourite in any playoff year.
This version of James Harden under Kevin McHale was what I like cuz it was all around in terms of scoring not just dribble dribble dribble step back 3s and drive to the paint
Yea i didn't even realize how good of a cutter he was back then lol. His off ball movement was great
Most of the counters and set ups from his peak are absent. This version of Harden was just blowing by defenders. It’s crazy how even though his shot profile simplified as the years progressed, the manner in which he got to his spots became so much more sophisticated.
right lmao it was so weird watching him just blow by defenders and just look so agile mobile and light period
The only qq
I remember watching these highlights from you way back then. Dawkins emptying the vault 😂
Dawkins been dropping bangers 🏆 here u go fam
geez, thank you dude, you're doing gods job, what a great video... and so long :D
I know its just an expression but gods job is making nba highlights?
Legend in the making
Though primarily a scorer, Harden is also known for his playmaking ability, orchestrating the Rockets' offense with his elevated assist numbers.
Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni played Harden at point guard, which resulted in him averaging over 10 assists per game for the first time in his career.
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I remember this season as a kid and one of my first years in Houston, good times
Look how lean he was. He look about 30 pounds heavier and it’s not only muscle
He was special man.
u should do damian lillard rookie season @FreeDawkins
OKC game was when i knew.
The People also watched NBA players in their own way and were able to get the best Shots in the league ❤😊🎉😮
People thanks so much ❤😊🎉🏀👻🏈
I think, what Okc Would have been with this unselfish version of player instead of having westbrook in top years.
In this years Harden knew The Perfect play to set on the table in every posession, look how he knows when share the Ball and when to decide to shoot it.
He was the Perfect cooperator for durant, okc deserved this duo that never happened.
这个解析很有想法和有迹可循，有没有可能真的是她自己，或者是别人带她来到了顶楼，不慎落水，或者被人恶意送入水中，或者跟她当时在当地认识的关于潜水的人员有关系……总之探长的分析很用心了❤，愿大家出门都平平安安❤
3:13:15 pj tucker was pissed 😂
They should've kept JLin with Harden and pick up a wing. Ariza sold them he shot for like 0/20.
The Harden move is one of Sam Presti’s biggest mistakes.
It was either him or Westbrook
@KKOPPONG Look at where OKC are now...
Presti somehow someway redeemed himself.
Don't focus on the past. Only the present.
Besides... neither Harden, KD or Russ have won a championship so it's not bad when you look back at it (yes KD's rings don't count)
@@ShaadsComicsandBeers I remember it being Ibaka or Harden not Harden or Westbrook.
@@ColdHoops that’s why it’s his biggest mistake had he kept the core of Harden, KD, Westbrook together they would have gotten one before 2015 when the GSW changed the league to this shit we have now. And that May have corrected the course of history in the process. KD being the legacy who would’ve benefited most from them keeping harden obviously. As he would be seen as possibly the Kobe/Jordan/LBJ of his era with the chip to add to his elite level of scoring he displayed during his young at the time career.
@@MrLawrenceflowers I agree with you that OKC wins either in 2014 or 2015. But to say KD would be viewed as the Kobe/Bron/or Jordan of his era is a stretch.
KD has been 'elite' since his sophomore year. Kobe was only truly considered 'elite' from his 5th year onwards (2000/01).
We know KD would've won before Bron did (who had to join Miami). So to compare him to early LeBron would've been ridiculous.
And the only way KD could've been considered the Jordan of his generation is if OKC 3-peated between 2013-2015. I definitely believe they were capable of going back-to-back in 2013/14 and 2014/2015.
But I strongly doubt they'd win in 2013. I still have Miami winning it all in 2012/13, had OKC kept Harden
Harden might have one of the best first steps him Derrick rose iverson and Gilbert arenas the best first steps
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Why wasn't Jeremy lin good like he was with the Knicks 😂😂😂 hell if he was the dude people swear he was he would have took over this team 🤔
He got injured. Had knee surgery before going to the rockets i believe
These officials missed so many fouls yikes horrible
Back in the days when the Rockets are the title contender favorites until they are exposed by the Splash Brothers 😅😅
Clown and the warriors are fettein exposed them selves too
@Sheena They were never favourites.
Contenders? Yes.
But favourites? Never.
Don't be delusional.
I was there. Harden's teams have never been the favourite in any playoff year.
These announcers suck