If you're wondering what an Oscar Robertson season would like in 2016, watch James Harden

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

Harden grabbing 7rbg Westbrook has 8pg, not a huge difference

There is when you factor in how many triple doubles Westbrook gets, and then you realize that the Big O was known for not only putting up triple doubles on the regular, but also averaging a TD for an entire season.

and I doubt WB finishes the season with 10Apg.

What makes you say that? He's the only playmaker in the starting lineup and is currently averaging 9.9. Never mind the fact he averaged 10.4 last season with Durant also handling the ball.

plus there's enough Westbrook threads already

There's THREE Harden threads on the first page and there's not even one Westbrook thread. fukk your stupid agenda.

 

[Saiyajin]

There is when you factor in how many triple doubles Westbrook gets, and then you realize that the Big O was known for not only putting up triple doubles on the regular, but also averaging a TD for an entire season.

What makes you say that? He's the only playmaker in the starting lineup and is currently averaging 9.9. Never mind the fact he averaged 10.4 last season with Durant also handling the ball.

There's THREE Harden threads on the first page and there's not even one Westbrook thread. fukk your stupid agenda.

shyt like this reminds me of why I never engage in arguments with women


came in here looking to start an argument

ol - "i just find it funny how" ass nikka

 

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

Can Westbrook Average a Triple-Double?

Oklahoma City point guard Russell Westbrook is undoubtedly the NBA’s greatest stat stuffer, leading the league in triple-doubles last season with 18, the most in 30 seasons.

With averages of 23.5 points, 10.4 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game a year ago, it’s only natural to wonder if Westbrook can be the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1961-62 to average a triple-double.

Can Russell Westbrook Average A Triple-Double? – NBA Global

Oklahoma City Thunder: Can Russ Average A Triple-Double For The Season?

In the 1961-62 NBA season, Oscar Robertson averaged a triple-double for the entire season (30.8 ppg, 12.5 rebounds, and 11.4 assists). That year he played 44.3 minutes per game and attempted about 23 field goal attempts per game (22.9) along with 11 free throw attempts per game (making 8.9 of them).

No other player has ever averaged a triple-double for the entirety of an NBA season. Until now?

Oklahoma City Thunder: Can Russ Average A Triple-Double For The Season?

Seems like to me the more apt comparison would be Westbrook.

 

[Saiyajin]

Seems like to me the more apt comparison would be Westbrook.

a typical Prime Robertson season would be a 30/10 with 8-9 rebs

his best season was the triple double.

no one's getting a triple double this season, no matter how many clickbait articles you find

Both Westbrook and Harden have the potential to accomplish a 30/10 season

this thread is about Harden specifically, if you wanna make the same thread about Westbrook then go ahead

 

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

a typical Prime Robertson season would be a 30/10 with 8-9 rebs

That's what Westbrook is basically averaging now. Thanks for proving my point.

no one's getting a triple double this season, no matter how many clickbait articles you find

I never said that he was going to. I just referenced those articles because they compared what Oscar did to what Westbrook could potentially do. But do you.

 

[Saiyajin]

That's what Westbrook is basically averaging now. Thanks for proving my point.

I never said that he was going to. I just referenced those articles because they compared what Oscar did to what Westbrook could potentially do. But do you.

man i never said Westbrook wasnt playing at an amazing level or criticized him in any way. I watch every OKC game I can just to see him play

this thread was only about Harden and the recognition he deserves.

last year Westbrook rightfully made 1st team all NBA, amazing season. He will make it again this year too

but Harden had an amazing season as well but didnt even make it at all. Most people weren't even aware how great of a season he had. I made this thread to let people know that Harden is playing just as good as Westbrook and discuss Harden as a player

 

[010101]

if mvp was literally about the most valuable player
then bloody beard would be on his way to a second trophy potentially

*

 

[DonKnock]

No other player has gone a season with atleast 27ppg+ with 10+apg besides Oscar Robertson and Tiny Archibald.

James Harden is going to end up with atleast 27/10 if not 29/10 , you heard it hear first

Harden has been consistently putting up 30/15 games with ease. Its very possible he could end with an historic 30/10

Last season he avged 29/7.5/6 which only MJ, Lebron and Big O have done, that was at SG

now that hes playing point, his assists are going up with no decrease in points

open minded people who enjoy watching amazing basketball are gonna tune into the Rockets

close minded people will bring up his TEAM's performance, while cheerleading Westbrook even though OKC isn't making it past the first round.

and defense doesnt matter and never has, Curry won unanimous MVP and did it purely by his offense. I have no issue with that, the issue is when people ignore one person's terrible defense because of their amazing offense then turn around and judge another play who is arguably even better on offense

How much praise did Nash get when his defense was even worse. Harden out here doing better then Nash in every way these cacs praise Nashs overrated ass and don't even mention Harden

We just need that joker DMo to take the 7M offer so we can improve our rebounding

 

[MJ Truth]

I can dig that. Im just waiting on him to drop 30 and 20. Who was the last player to do that?

no one has ever done that i dont think anyone ever will

no one has gone beyond 30/11

I think breh meant for one game.

 

[Saiyajin]

I think breh meant for one game.

damn i misunderstood i thought he meant season

Rauf

 

[The God Poster]

No other player has gone a season with atleast 27ppg+ with 10+apg besides Oscar Robertson and Tiny Archibald.

James Harden is going to end up with atleast 27/10 if not 29/10 , you heard it hear first

Harden has been consistently putting up 30/15 games with ease. Its very possible he could end with an historic 30/10

Last season he avged 29/7.5/6 which only MJ, Lebron and Big O have done, that was at SG

now that hes playing point, his assists are going up with no decrease in points

open minded people who enjoy watching amazing basketball are gonna tune into the Rockets

close minded people will bring up his TEAM's performance, while cheerleading Westbrook even though OKC isn't making it past the first round.

and defense doesnt matter and never has, Curry won unanimous MVP and did it purely by his offense. I have no issue with that, the issue is when people ignore one person's terrible defense because of their amazing offense then turn around and judge another play who is arguably even better on offense

How much praise did Nash get when his defense was even worse. Harden out here doing better then Nash in every way these cacs praise Nashs overrated ass and don't even mention Harden

both teams were top in their conference...that alone defeats your point

 

[Sccit]

OSCAR ROBERTSON WOULD PUT UP 50/20/20 IN DANTONI'S SYSTEM

 

[DonKnock]

James Harden is ranked as the BEST player so far this season by ESPN.

NBA player rankings: Top performances so far

James Harden, take a bow.

Harden opened up his week on the road against James and the Cavs. His first quarter Tuesday proved to be precursor for the 11 quarters that followed. He scored 13 points, more than any player on either team. He dished out six dimes, also more than any player.

Harden finished that game with 41 points and 15 assists. He followed that up with 30 and 15 at Madison Square Garden and 30 and 12 in Atlanta. He finished the week averaging a tidy 33.7 PPG and 14.0 APG while shooting better than 50 percent from the floor in each game and averaging more rebounds (7.3) than his own starting center (Clint Capela, 6.7).

How rare is the week Harden just had? According to the Elias Sports Bureau, just three other players in NBA history -- Oscar Robertson, Nate Archibald and Tim Hardaway -- have ever played in three straight road games and finished with at least 30 points and 10 assists in all of them. Harden is the only one to do it while shooting at least 50 percent in each game.

Let's back up to that first quarter against Cleveland to really illustrate the value of his playmaking.

A run through the roster of his assists: Capela dunk. Another Capela dunk. Eric Gordon from inside the paint. Trevor Ariza layup. Nene dunk. Corey Brewer layup. Five of the six were from inside of two feet with the other an uncontested runner. He finished the week with 24 assists on shots made inside of two feet. No other player had more than 15.

If you only included his assists on those close looks, Harden's 8.0 APG for the week still would have ranked fifth in the NBA in total assists per game and ahead of prominent playmakers like Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Generating that volume of high percentage looks does wonders for an offense.

If that wasn't enough music for Houston GM Daryl Morey's ears, consider his other 18 assists. 15 of them were on 3-pointers, with the other three all inside the paint. Not a single mid-range shot among his 42 total assists. For a franchise that routinely takes the fewest mid-range shots of any team in the NBA, Morey himself couldn't have come up with a better distribution of shots created from his franchise player.

Harden's historic second week has further brought into focus some more rarified history. In 1972-73, Archibald became the first (and only) player to lead the NBA in points per game and assists per game in the same season. According to Elias, Archibald averaged 34.5 points and 10.8 assists through six games. Where Harden now stands (31.5 PPG and a league-leading 12.3 APG) is comparable and has at least opened the possibility of a season-long quest to stand alongsideArchibald in the history books.

 

[GR13]

OSCAR ROBERTSON WOULD PUT UP 50/20/20 IN DANTONI'S SYSTEM

JAMES HARDEN WOULD PUT UP 60/30/30 IN A ERA INFESTED BY BY 5'10 CAC'S

 

[Saiyajin]

OSCAR ROBERTSON WOULD PUT UP 50/20/20 IN DANTONI'S SYSTEM

actually people argue that robertson wouldnt be able to accomplish nearly as much in the current NBA

but i dont wanna start that argument because its pointless