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Not necessarily a disaster because they're 3-1. But they play little defense and this is something that needs to be fixed before they hit the playoffs in April.
A. Your big man who has 1st option en lement is past his athletic peak, has zero post game and is a foul machine. And no, Olajuwon won't make miracles.
B. Your Best offensive player is a huge liability on defense
This team is going to be really good, but they're not championship material until problem A accepts the fact he's a glorified Tyson Chandler at this stage of his career.
If you look at every dynasty, you know it's a matter of time before they win championships. Truth is Harden and Dwight aren't championship material.
Not necessarily a disaster because they're 3-1. But they play little defense and this is something that needs to be fixed before they hit the playoffs in April.
People might think its a knee jerk reaction but honestly it's not. Dwight need a top Level talent to be succesful. Harden, though elite is not the type of player that can carry Dwight's offensive liability.
I look at Dwight and he's just hopeless. He couldn't even dominate Gasol during his prime in 2009 and was successfully neutralized by San Antonio last year. He's a great defensive force but he has no post moves. Shaq, Olajuwon, Duncan. Heck even Gasol, can be counted on to score buckets when the game is on the line, Howard will clank FT's for you in crucial situations.
If Houston has a problem, what you call the Lakeshow, tbh?
Harden had to be stoned
I understand why Houston is and should be excited, they got 10 x better and are possibly a contender with another move or so. But the Bball IQ from Howard+Harden is in the negatives.
Oh yeah and lol @ the next Kobe and Shaq
A hot pile of ty messIf Houston has a problem, what you call the Lakeshow, tbh?
There's no denying they will be really good. I just don't think they're winning a le as a 1-2 punch. Dwight is too stupid to lead a team.
Way too stupid and arrogant prick. Don't get me wrong, Kobe acted like Juwanna Mann per par. However, Dwight thinking he's going to lead a team to the le is hilarious.
To be fair, he looked like a legend in the making circa 2009, perhaps a Courtney Lee layup away from beating the Lakers. But the guy has shot his load.
Yeah to be fair, Orlando was outmatched. Perhaps a healthy Meer in that series would've also changed the series. I rember Nelson killing the Lakers in 2 meetings that year.
WTF??! Wow that's sad...
Rockets are maybe the 4th best team in the West, 2nd round exit, Warriors would kick their ass in the playoffs.
Two words: Harden injuried
Anyone could see that, the could barely get to the rim.
Also, Harden usually puts up horrible numbers against the Clippers. NBATV brought up his stats, and in 13 games against the Clippers, he averaged 11..6 PPG in 36% shooting. That's terrible.
Both Harden and DH could be excellent sidekicks to a great player but you can't expect them to lead a championship contender themselves. They are just not the right materials for you to make a Paul Pierce, Tim Duncan or Dirk Nowitzki tbh.
I feel Harden, like Melo will always be 2nd tier perimeter type of guys. I just don't think they have the ability to play great on both ends. Kobe, Wade for example during their prime can absolutely put their mind on the defensive end and be successful even in short spurts. Harden will score and set pick and rolls but that's the bottom line of his game. Harden would have to be absolutely amazing in the playoffs if they Houston wants to go deeper in the playoffs. I said before they still have the highest ceiling among NBA teams if they figure it out. NOt having Beverley out there also hurts them. CP3 was able to do anything he wants on Lin.
Houston is going to need months to figure out their chemistry, and there's no way Asik doesn't get traded for a traditional 4 IMO..
I wouldn't pick them to win the le, but they will be a force in the playoffs..
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rebuildingIf Houston has a problem, what you call the Lakeshow, tbh?
The Houston Rockets we see now is a defender & leader away from becoming a dynasty. Until they acquire this prerequisite, they are simply the Houston Clippers.
when your cornerstone to a championship is a white boy called Chandler and another cornerstone is a chinese guy called Lin, you have a ing roblem
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