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Last I checked Melo has the green light to shoot when he wants and actually has more field goal attempts per game. He just doesnt get to the line as much as Harden if anything.
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Last I checked Melo has the green light to shoot when he wants and actually has more field goal attempts per game. He just doesnt get to the line as much as Harden if anything.
So records mean nothing ? How about we go through a full season
This is why I'd take Melo...the bolded is why I do not care for Harden's game. If refs cracked down on his flopping he would not get 13 FTs every other night and would not average 26. He only scores in 2 ways.
For the side argument niqqas having in here, Melo would beat Durant in a 1-on-1.
You must not watch Knicks games this season so the last time you checked must of been last season .
I know we're not talking about the same Harden that wet the bed in the Finals last year.
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i like harden more then melo
but i'd take melo over harden every single day of the week
but i'd take melo over harden every single day of the week
I'd compare melo to Durant before harden. Harden is still one bad week away from forgotten.
List of player who'd average 26 points on a squad where they are the only option is long as fukk. Kevin Martin was putting up similar numbers when he was there. In any case true stars step in big moments. Playoff moments. Harden has fallen short so far.
List of player who'd average 26 points on a squad where they are the only option is long as fukk. Kevin Martin was putting up similar numbers when he was there. In any case true stars step in big moments. Playoff moments. Harden has fallen short so far.
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Harden isnt the only option, he's the main option.
SO averagine 25+(efficiently) isnt a big deal now?
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You can't really compare the 2 Melo is a straight up scorer while Harden can score he's a better playmaker than Melo.
I know were not talking about Carmelo who has never even been to the finals.
I know were not talking about Carmelo who has never even been to the finals.I would take Melo right now but maybe a couple years down the line i would regret the decision. Harden has shown he is an elite scorer and a star and he is a very good playmaker who can run an offense. And he has the ability to get to the line at a MJ type level. And one thing i don't understand is why he is not at least getting MVP consideration this season. No way he'd win it or come close but him leading the Rockets to the playoffs is a good story.
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I hate threads like this where people say outlandish things on BOTH sides of the argument. Very few objective posts in here. You have guys putting Harden in a group that would make him a top 5-10 player then you have guys who are either incredibly biased or don't watch as much basketball as they claim saying they're not even close and it's a ridiculous comparison.
As for the topic at hand, I think it's too premature to put Harden up with Melo. There has to be some type of sliding scale that balances out regular season and post season performance. Harden is balling now but I think we need to see him as the lead dog in the 'offs before we start saying which top 10 players that he's better than. At the end of the day, in the NBA your tier/status is determined by what you do in the playoffs. It's not a knock on Harden. Let that man earn his respect. He'll get his shot soon enough hopefully.
And if he doesn't I bet it would make for a great day for some of the people on this forum. Guys in this thread talking about "Lets see him take his team to the playoffs", I agree but so what if he doesn't? The Rockets where supposed to win about 20 games (hopefully) before the trade and I don't recall hearing/seeing one person make the comment that the Rockets would/should make the playoffs even with Harden. I don't remember anyone (on here, other sites, radio, tv, etc.) picking the Rockets to win over 35 games. This guy leads the youngest team in the league. I think the Rockets are the only team under the cap in the entire league. The Rockets are definitely overachieving and there are a lot of ya'll that are moving the goalposts on your arguments acting like they aren't.
Lastly I keep seeing some of the same ridiculous arguments to discredit Harden. How does he get "lucky" foul calls if he has an intended plan (driving to the basket) and proceeds to carry it out? That's not luck, it's skill. Phantom fouls? Go to a game and hear the loud slaps then come and tell me he wasn't fouled. Too many foul shots? Are there even 3 players in the entire league that attack the basket like Harden? Some of ya'll must think you have to drive and then make some acrobatic, reckless attempt at a dunk or layup to get a foul call. Dude's eurostep is the best I have EVER seen and is designed to bait clumsy post players into fouling him in a way that he doesn't take hard collisions. Some of ya'll make the most ridiculous comments...
As for the topic at hand, I think it's too premature to put Harden up with Melo. There has to be some type of sliding scale that balances out regular season and post season performance. Harden is balling now but I think we need to see him as the lead dog in the 'offs before we start saying which top 10 players that he's better than. At the end of the day, in the NBA your tier/status is determined by what you do in the playoffs. It's not a knock on Harden. Let that man earn his respect. He'll get his shot soon enough hopefully.
And if he doesn't I bet it would make for a great day for some of the people on this forum. Guys in this thread talking about "Lets see him take his team to the playoffs", I agree but so what if he doesn't? The Rockets where supposed to win about 20 games (hopefully) before the trade and I don't recall hearing/seeing one person make the comment that the Rockets would/should make the playoffs even with Harden. I don't remember anyone (on here, other sites, radio, tv, etc.) picking the Rockets to win over 35 games. This guy leads the youngest team in the league. I think the Rockets are the only team under the cap in the entire league. The Rockets are definitely overachieving and there are a lot of ya'll that are moving the goalposts on your arguments acting like they aren't.
Lastly I keep seeing some of the same ridiculous arguments to discredit Harden. How does he get "lucky" foul calls if he has an intended plan (driving to the basket) and proceeds to carry it out? That's not luck, it's skill. Phantom fouls? Go to a game and hear the loud slaps then come and tell me he wasn't fouled. Too many foul shots? Are there even 3 players in the entire league that attack the basket like Harden? Some of ya'll must think you have to drive and then make some acrobatic, reckless attempt at a dunk or layup to get a foul call. Dude's eurostep is the best I have EVER seen and is designed to bait clumsy post players into fouling him in a way that he doesn't take hard collisions. Some of ya'll make the most ridiculous comments...
