Rockets: Were we wrong about Harden?

[slick'81]

thank god okc got rid of harden

[Mel_13]

Hardens good. He's not that good. IMO he was worth 11M a year to OkC. A penny beyond that and he was standing in the way of their future success. Ibaka, without question, is more irreplaceable. Great move keeping Ibaka over Harden, if only one could be had.

OKC is easily as good with Martin as they were with Harden. It's a different look for sure, but Martin is gonna work. The question is - will Westbrook do his job? That's iffy sometimes.

[SpursIndonesia]

Thunderefs
Methlahoma
Presti
Chimpbrick over the Beardman

[racm]

Presti should come back to San Antonio, looks like he still needs a few lessons in how to build a team

[TIMMYtoZO]

Would've been ideal to keep Harden and Ibaka, obviously, but it's not real reasonable to expect a small market team can sign 3 max contract players. In all, they are still excellent with Martin and should be a legit contender. Martin is fantastic in isolation as well. Clearly he doesn't finish in the same manner as Harden, but his shot release is fantastic for getting defenders in the air and being able to drive and penetrate the lane. I've thought in the past at times that keeping Harden over Westbrook might have been more ideal, but Westbrook currently is really showing a lot more poise and improvement in his role. I think it all hinges on Westbrook as to how far the team goes. I truly don't think Martin will slow them down any. Ibaka's offense and overall improved ball movement and passing has sort of made up for Harden's offense.

at this re ed post. I can't believe I missed this.

[whitemamba]

lol okc

[Venti Quattro]

Look at who he was playing, tbh.....

Clipper Nation in a world of asshurt

No asshurt here... if Harden starts doing this to playoff teams, he might end up being worth the money, tbh...

Still not worth the money?

[da_suns_fan]

Oh how I prayed the Suns would get him.

In hindsight, the trade was an absolute steal. The rockets got a bona-fide franchise guy for Kevin Martin, a d-leaguer and a couple of picks.

[Clipper Nation]

Still not worth the money?

What can I say, I was wrong... and I'm glad I've been proven wrong, Harden is officially off my -list, tbh... Thunderefs

[sook]

46 points on 14/19. Horrrry !

[spurraider21]

I'm loving what Harden is doing. Makes me wonder what kind of things prime Manu could have done if he left the Spurs for a lead role elsewhere

[BobaFett1]

I'm loving what Harden is doing. Makes me wonder what kind of things prime Manu could have done if he left the Spurs for a lead role elsewhere

And they kept WESTBROOK over him,lol

[chapnis]

I'm loving what Harden is doing. Makes me wonder what kind of things prime Manu could have done if he left the Spurs for a lead role elsewhere

Same, but I'm kinda glad he didn't.

[BobaFett1]

Same, but I'm kinda glad he didn't.

Manu also knew he could be a champ in S.A.

[DAF86]

I'm loving what Harden is doing. Makes me wonder what kind of things prime Manu could have done if he left the Spurs for a lead role elsewhere

The only question mark regarding Manu would have been his injuries/stamina. In terms of talent, skills, leadership, mental strength to lead a team, clutchness, etc. I have no doubt that he's as good (probably better,tbh) than Harden.

[dunkman]

He was motivated, so he played much better then usual, but still it was a great move for the Rockets. The difference between the Rockets and the Thunder offer was only few millions, for an NBA organization that isn't so much.

They thought that it wasn't worth paying as the Lakers or the Heat were to win the next 2-3 'ships anyway, and it was better to have the picks when Kobe and Nash retire.

Since the Lakers most probably won't even make the playoffs, the trade was beneficial for the Spurs too, as the chances to make the finals improved.

[dbreiden83080]

Hardens good. He's not that good. IMO he was worth 11M a year to OkC. A penny beyond that and he was standing in the way of their future success. Ibaka, without question, is more irreplaceable. Great move keeping Ibaka over Harden, if only one could be had.

LOL old post but still...

Harden is putting up almost 27 a game on 45% shooting. He also shoots 86% from the line and showed the so called clutch gene against the Spurs last year. Harden is easily a top 6 or 7 offensive player in the league and he is only 23..

[Samuel Eto'o]

I have no doubt that he's as good (probably better,tbh) than Harden.

What was that equation for bag status again?

[lefty]

bump

[lefty]

[sook]

it wasn't the fact that he had that bad of a game shooting wise, it was bad..but not THAT bad. It was the fact he played really dumb and that is something he doesn't normally do.

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

He looked real good tonight.

[Monster1776]

I'm going to laugh at all the homers when OKC easily makes it to the finals.

[Venti Quattro]

I'm going to laugh at all the homers when OKC easily makes it to the finals.

Are you laughing now?

[da_suns_fan]

I sure as wasnt wrong.