Where would you rank James Harden's current offensive season all-time?

[aj1987]

I do realize that it is a result of all the phantom calls Harden gets. It's risky to base your complete offense on the hope that the refs fall for your flops.

But still, as long as the league is this stupid he's right to do so.

One time I'll agree with you. Lets not forget that defenders aren't even allowed to get close to Harden.

[Bronbron23]

For it to be considered one of the best "seasons" ever he would have to do this in playoffs and more specifically the finals like mj did every year in his prime. They chances of that is slim to none he could end up with one of the best regular seasons ever. There's a huge difference

[Phoenix]

He's what MJ stans like to pretend MJ would be today. Except he's better than MJ at every facet of scoring.

Sure, if you ignore slashing/finishing with actual packed paints, post-game, midrange, off-ball. Watching Harden dribble dribble dribble out 3/4 of the clock trying to bait the defender into a foul, or take advantage of a gamble to get into the lane without a single rim protector because everyone is extended out to cover shooters, or his patented stepback *travel* shot hardly registers as GOAT tier offense. He's great at what he does, leveraging shitty modern defensive rules, spaced out courts, and his stats blow the roof off but it borders on unwatchable at times. And of course, none of his regular season stats means sweet fukk all because he's a persistent playoff underperformer.

[stalkerforlife]

And yet Harden is leading the scoring race by over 6 ppg. Interesting that no one else is putting up historical numbers.

For reference, I recall in the 05-06 season when Kobe went off on his tear, Iverson was also averaging 33 ppg and a 21 year old LeBron was averaging 31.4.

Some food for thought.

Westbrook is about to average a triple double for the third consecutive season.

[ImKobe]

His numbers are a product of the MDA system.

It's not more impressive than Westbrook's 2016-17 season.

36/6/8 vs 32/11/10

Westbrook destroys him in comparison when you look at +/- and VORP, Russ was much more impactful on defense.

Current Rockets are on a pace to finish at 46 wins, 2017 Thunder won 47. Now compare Harden's offensive help to what Westbrook had. Thunder played 4 on 5 with bum ass Roberson, no shooters to space the floor for Russ.

[Gileraracer]

Corey Brewer doin' the James Harden flops on James Harden


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4J-MmZv608

[CountDracula]