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He was disappearing 3-5 years ago too.First thing is, if you don't respect James Harden's game in terms of the way it looks...or if you think it's gimmicky...that's fine. That's a matter of personal preference that doesn't really address his effectiveness in his prime.
But James Harden 3-5 years ago was absolutely a star and a fantastic scorer. And it was right to praise him and compare him to other great players back then.
That said, James Harden in 2022 looks like a shell of himself. He's out of shape. He plays uninspired basketball. He looks unmotivated.
Put things in the proper context though. Don't compare this James Harden to the best version of your favorite heroes of yesteryear.
I'll never forgive Lebron for playing like he never seen a basketball before in 2011 because he realized Wade was gonna win Finals MVP and his ego and brand couldn't take that kind of hit.Where was wade without shaq and bron? Getting bounced early.

Was never a real comparison. Couldn’t have been.
Ever since KD said this shytNever saw it myself but with all the goofy ass hot takes and comparisons in the Coliseum I absolutely believe it.


His legacy is sealed at this very moment. 88-62 against the Celtics. End of the 3rd quarter. Game 7. I could care less about whatever happens with this guy from this moment on
He will never be greater than Wade. I've had to hear this slander for 10 years. It's over
Don't be surprised if he runs back to Houston in the offseason to "finish what he started"
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Nothing will ever work for Harden. Yall already gave up on Zion but cape for Harden. This bullshyt narrative has been going on for 10 years now. It's overIf his harden plays point and they get a real big with coach bud.
This could be what works for harden.
Yet he would have to make room for green and Seguin. Plus this real big. Which should work after embiid.
If this does not work and he can't be Dr teeth and make this band work to a title. His legacy will be just what any player's game seven results in legacy is.
Art Barr