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Harden is the closest thing to a Manu. He can improve but he's not quite there yet.
I was just reading an article on is Harden the best Sixth Man of the Year ever? Knowing they're quite similar players who would you take if Manu was still in his prime?
Harden is the closest thing to a Manu. He can improve but he's not quite there yet.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/James-Harden-1241/
Best Case: Manu Ginobili
Worst Case: Jason Terry
This should answer your question.
A prime Manu over current Harden without question..
But don't forget that Harden still has plenty of development and improvement left, so (and I know I'm gonna be bashed for saying this) Prime Harden MAY just turn out to be a better overall player than a prime Manu..
Manu. Eventually, in the next year or two, Harden will start, and at the tail end of his career, people will barely remember him as a sixth man.
Harden is a balla'... his clutch as they come too. Though getting to 05 Manu's level is his ceiling TBH
Harden's not on his prime yet. But I'll still take Manu due to homerism.
Manu at his highest level was a top three SG for a few years IMO, Harden has a ways to go to get to All Star Manu level.
Not really. One could easily make the case that Harden should have (and could have) been an all star this year.
Wouldn't surprise me if Harden ended up with a more decorated NBA career than Manu.
I'll take todays Manu over todays Harden all day.
Harden alll day
play more minutes and is not hurt
So let's say after the 2012 playoffs OKC offered to trade Harden for Manu straight up. Would you decline that offer?
Manu should never had been an all star
Ah, ducks.
Harden never did anything in the playoffs. Super Manu carried the Spurs trough various series. The last time it was vs the Hornets in '08. Plus Manu plays defense.
I wouldn't make the trade. I would also be willing to overpay Duncan a little bit as a gesture of loyaly, given his loyalty to our franchise. I think the thread is centering on talent and your question I think is centered on potential and future value. I would look at other things in addition to those things.
Harden is still extremely young. We don't know what his ceiling is, but he's already all-star level talent if he starts. It may come down to minutes and health. Manu unfortunately has never been durable, that's his biggest weakness.
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The year Roy got in was armed robbery and injuries depraved him from at least 1 or debatable 2 more games TBH
A prime manu? for harden? you guys are insane....
Harden is more talented, but Manu is Manu a stone cold killer with a will to win that is unmatched by most. Harden has a long ways to go but could get there.
Harden is far off from Manu. No homer.
Something else to consider. Harden came to the NBA at 20 years old. Manu was 25. Harden has played on a rebuilding team, while Manu has been on championship teams going back to his youth. When Hardin has won 3 rings, and a few more honors, he may join Manu as a top player, but he is still a long way behind.
Hardens potential is never ending. He can be twice the player manu was but it just depends how much effort he puts into practice. He really has everything, he scores like a monster , his defense needs some practice but no doubt he will practice that as his career goes on. Also he will have the luxury of playing next to Westbrook and Durant, which will not leave much pressure on him. He won't be rushed to pick his game up and he can slowly fix different parts of his game. Bright future there
I remember in 10' when spurs almost traded Manu to washington which where they could have gotten harden, I bet If we could go back there is no way spurs don't take that deal , I'm not saying harden is better then manu right now but he just has so much potential and Manu is really close to the end to his career
He'll never be playoff Manu, but I believe he'll have a better NBA career.. statistically.
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