For me like many others, I recognize Harden's potential and know he has moments of brilliance, but for some reason I just don't trust him to lead a team in the playoffs. Last year is not really a good measurement. This year, however, the Rockets are in a position to make a deep run, and a lot of that will depend on Harden's poise, clutchness, and even leadership.
So my question is - for those of you who don't like Harden, what will he need to do in the playoffs and/or how far will the Rockets need to go for you to recognize him as a superstar player that will be a force for years to come?
I think most people sort of expect the Rockets to get bounced in the second round by either the Thunder, Clippers, or Spurs. So for me, if they can get to the WCF, that definitely makes him look good. In addition, he needs to put up good stats and specifically a good FG%
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03-02-2014, 06:50 AM #1High School Varsity 6th Man
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What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
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03-02-2014, 07:00 AM #2Saw a basketball once
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
Honestly I just need him to show up and not succumb to the pressure and more intense defense.
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03-02-2014, 10:22 AM #3Dunking on everybody in the park
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
carry his team, with 30+ points and less than 4 free throws a game, and taking good shots, not these lucky ones
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03-02-2014, 10:23 AM #4Next Great White Hope
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
no flop and good defense
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03-02-2014, 10:24 AM #5First Kobe fan on ISH
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
Shave the beard and cut the flopping
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03-02-2014, 10:25 AM #6Great Basketball Mind
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
win?
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03-02-2014, 10:30 AM #7Dragic=GOAT, kobe=beta
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
He can start by cutting down the flopping.
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03-02-2014, 12:26 PM #8Very good NBA starter
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
outside of flopping and lackadaisical defense, at least average more than .40 FG% as the #1 option in a series win... which should be doable.
against the Thunder last season, though, he shot 39.1 FG% (45-115 FG), including 7-22 FG in Game 6 against the westbrook-less team.
Just don't turn in to a chucker and launch desperation/lazy 3's is all I want to see. Don't mind the incessant driving, he's not the first to play that way, but ill advised 3's zap a teams flow
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03-02-2014, 12:27 PM #9Curry fam
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
Avoid chucking, flopping and most of all losing. Then no one can say shit to him.
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03-02-2014, 12:33 PM #10Believeland
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
You do realize no players ever averaged that in the history of the game, playoffs or not, right? Setting high enough standards for the kid?
Originally Posted by KrizMiz
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03-02-2014, 03:00 PM #11NBA rookie of the year
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
stop flopping and play defense.
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03-02-2014, 03:08 PM #12Serious playground baller
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
I don't think he meant for an entire season. Originally Posted by MP.Trey
You do realize no players ever averaged that in the history of the game, playoffs or not, right? Setting high enough standards for the kid?
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03-02-2014, 03:13 PM #13Knicks all da way
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
Stop the flopping, but that's asking for too much from him.
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03-02-2014, 04:57 PM #14Clutchbrook Activated
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
probably show a bigger commitment to defense.
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03-02-2014, 05:07 PM #15Gooner | Heat Nation
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Re: What does Harden need to do in the playoffs to be a respected player?
Just show up, play hard, lead his team into the second round or even farther.
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