Other Sports Official 2012-2013 NBA Thread - Page 22

Al Bundy · 10-27-2012, 08:53 PM

Looks like James Harden has been To the Rockets for Jeremey Lamb, Kevin Martin and future picks. Plus... this is a general NBA thread.

**The Bad Guy** · 11-02-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Westbrook > Harden.

And they don't even play the same position.

In that offense in OKC, they kind of do.

Westbrook is hardly a pure PG. He didn't facilitate the offense in the 4th quarter when Harden was in with him, either.

ekf028 · 11-02-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Doesn't matter the position. Westbrook plays out of control far too often IMO.

Harden would be doing what he is doing right now on that team with no westbrook. Westbrook is also a somewhat selfish player. A pass first pg. would have to be there too
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I agree.

KC_Connection · 11-02-2012, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Harden dominating again tonight. Probably will end up with 45 pts after making his 3 FT's to end the game

17 pts in the 4th...ugh wow

45 it is. If Harden keeps playing like this, Houston is going to make the playoffs with ease.

Fruit Ninja · 11-02-2012, 08:05 PM

If harden keeps up this high level of play Houston came out on this big time. They got him for a good price as well.

KC_Connection · 11-02-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

If harden keeps up this high level of play Houston came out on this big time. They got him for a good price as well.

Some draft picks, a prospect, and a rental in Kevin Martin...that's not much at all for an extreme talent like him.

KC_Connection · 11-02-2012, 08:13 PM

Just read that OKC averaged 112.2 points per 100 possessions with Harden on the court last season and 99.3 with him off the court. I'm not surprised.

Fruit Ninja · 11-02-2012, 08:14 PM

Knicks are playing on that Hurricane Sandy Adrenaline

RustShack · 11-02-2012, 08:21 PM

One more year in the lottery for Cleveland, then we are busting out Thunder style!

-King- · 11-02-2012, 08:26 PM

Kia makes some good commercials for Blake Griffin.

**dirk digler** · 11-02-2012, 08:26 PM

Knicks putting it to the Heat. Up 20 and Sheed is coming in

KevB · 11-02-2012, 09:07 PM

Brandon Rush just went down with a nasty knee injury

-King- · 11-02-2012, 09:25 PM

Can't decide if Lakers suck because they're still trying to gel (Took the 2010 Heat about 2 weeks to gel) or if it's the coaching.

Probably 50/50 at this point.

Ultra Peanut · 11-02-2012, 09:26 PM

Yeah, that sucked a lot. Grizz look pretty nice so far.

okcchief · 11-02-2012, 09:26 PM

OKC will be fine. The trade will work out for both sides. The second team played well again. It's the starters that seem to be out of sorts. Kevin Martin has moved the ball and taken great shots.

My biggest concern is Scott Brooks use of the lineup and Ibaka. He's really just a good shot blocker. He has not developed much and has a very low basketball IQ. I've always felt like he was the expendable one, and he's doing nothing to change my mind. They may have been better off packaging him for some upside bigs instead of moving Martin.

Brooks needs to find ways to get Lamb and Perry Jones minutes even if it costs them a win or 2. They are very talented and need to see some court time.

I still believe they are the best team in the West although its very close.

I'm happy for Harden. He would never get the volume of shots he's getting with the Thunder. I hope to see him get his first all star nod and lead the Rockets to the playoffs.

Fun to be back watching live NBA basketball again

BTW Presti biggest mistake is extending Brooks. It's not even close.

KC_Connection · 11-02-2012, 09:27 PM

I've just realized a pretty good comp for Harden's situation. It reminds me of when McGrady left Toronto and became a superstar in Orlando. They're actually very similar players in terms of their court vision and playmaking ability. The game came easy to both of them.

10-27-2012, 08:53 PM
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11-02-2012, 09:26 PM	#329
okcchief Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Casino cash: $37689	OKC will be fine. The trade will work out for both sides. The second team played well again. It's the starters that seem to be out of sorts. Kevin Martin has moved the ball and taken great shots. My biggest concern is Scott Brooks use of the lineup and Ibaka. He's really just a good shot blocker. He has not developed much and has a very low basketball IQ. I've always felt like he was the expendable one, and he's doing nothing to change my mind. They may have been better off packaging him for some upside bigs instead of moving Martin. Brooks needs to find ways to get Lamb and Perry Jones minutes even if it costs them a win or 2. They are very talented and need to see some court time. I still believe they are the best team in the West although its very close. I'm happy for Harden. He would never get the volume of shots he's getting with the Thunder. I hope to see him get his first all star nod and lead the Rockets to the playoffs. Fun to be back watching live NBA basketball again BTW Presti biggest mistake is extending Brooks. It's not even close.
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11-02-2012, 09:27 PM	#330
KC_Connection MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $10187076	I've just realized a pretty good comp for Harden's situation. It reminds me of when McGrady left Toronto and became a superstar in Orlando. They're actually very similar players in terms of their court vision and playmaking ability. The game came easy to both of them.
Posts: 16,771

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