Prime James Harden plays but they get increasingly more ridiculous

[@Hicko]

Coldest Ankle Breakers in NBA History🥶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnKzlKufhpmNpdE Go check this video out after 😳

[@karlcambridge4278]

Harden is a pure loser period he will never win a championship

[@wholepenatraitor5483]

As a diehard Rockets fan, Harden still has a place in my heart even with how things ended. He made us relevant and gave us some great moments and performances. Just couldn’t quite get over the hump😔

[@HOU1996]

Unfortunately we had to face the greatest NBA team ever assembled just to reach the finals.

[@ahhh7878]

Houston would have won in 2018 if Cp3 wasnt injured

[@lapirazo6461]

@@ahhh7878 2019 without KD and yet here we go again with "If Harden just took a breakfast we wouldve won"

[@carlossteven320]

@@lapirazo6461 THe 2019 team was drastically different than the 2018. New owner, less versatile wings, cp3 looked washed that season after his hamstring injury

[@nothinginhiding]

The hump was arguably the greatest team in NBA history. And he contended with those dudes, it’s a great story to me with not a perfect ending

[@TheSpadre]

If you looked closely, you noticed a good number of these happened in the playoffs, and many were against the GSW.

[@Hicko]

he played so well against the warriors if it wasn’t for the super duper mega team he would have easily made the finals a couple times

[@rafaelisslaam1894]

@@Hicko also if his team wasn't injured, he would have 2 rings.

[@crxssv2316]

CP3, hamstring, game 6 & 7... 27 missed 3's game 7... Lost by 12... Still haunts me.

[@crxssv2316]

@@TheSpadre it mattered maaaan

[@nathanbradley2979]

@@Hicko he joined a better super team and lost lol

[@Who_Twenty]

That 18’-19’ season was SPECIAL

[@Hicko]

yea it was crazy !

[@doesnotreallymatterr]

Tbh, best Rockets season was 17-18, first season with CP3 and legitimate chance to go to the finals.

[@Dog-uz9hr]

@@doesnotreallymatterr sadly they choked

[@doesnotreallymatterr]

@@Dog-uz9hr Because leadership and vision of CP3 was lacking, if only he never got injured.

[@30MF_]

@@Dog-uz9hr refs sold that game

[@rafaelisslaam1894]

lmao, nigga single handedly was beating a team with 4 all stars in their prime lmao but people knocks him for not getting a chip which isn't his fault. Twice he was going to win, his team got injured so he lost but still put up great numbers. he's a top 25 player of all time.

[@Hicko]

I agree. harden and lebron both just were unlucky to have had to play against the most stacked bullshit team of all time

[@jakeboynton]

I think harden is the most unappreciated player of all time possibly, and I say that after multiple years of him being my least favorite player due to his on court antics and his inconsistency, as well as some rivalry feeling games against my celtics.

[@rafaelisslaam1894]

@@jakeboynton ya he is. Hopefully Sixers gets it together cuz he looks good this year.

[@adamfeliciano6321]

@Hicko that’s just nonsense. It was a 2-2 series with a half to play Houston up one and KD hurt…he had cp3 and still lost the game and then game 6? 2015? Spurs with no Kawhi? Come on now. Loved the highlights tho he’s a top 10 2 guard ever

[@christian3024]

@@adamfeliciano6321 top 4*

[@fixyourteeth4409]

That step back on Kyrie and Tatum randomly replays in my brain daily ever since I seen that shit live, madness 😂

[@Hicko]

That jumpshot was so pure

[@SJ-di5zu]

That 3 against Golden State in OT will always be my favorite. The refs did everything they could to give the Warriors that game, but Harden made sure the right team won

[@Wolf-xw2lq]

As a wise man once said: "ball don't lie."

[@backendkid8385]

No cap 💯

[@lu502k]

thank you man. his biggest i’m him moment. watched that game live and it was so scripted against the rockets. even way before that out of bounce call in OT. i think someone even made a video about that game and it got millions of views

[@superscience4817]

@@lu502k KD saved the ball while he's obviously out of bounds. 😆 Then Curry made a jumper that's why they had the lead. Then Harden to the rescue. 🚀

[@DarthPowerFinalBoss]

The goat

[@minus0.01]

As a lifelong Rockets fan, it was an honour to have Harden during his best years. We didn't win anything, but he kept the dream alive year after year. Wishing him the best in Philly

[@youtubeshypocrisy]

James harden is the reason y’all didn’t win anything lmao 😂

[@hitmanhitman768]

@@youtubeshypocrisy nah golden state’s dynasty was harden was a monster fr

[@youtubeshypocrisy]

@@hitmanhitman768 I remember it was James harden missing 20 3s in a row in game 7 🤣🤣🤣

[@thesnipingspider3852]

@@youtubeshypocrisy not him the team collectively. Shit was brutal

[@youtubeshypocrisy]

@@thesnipingspider3852 pshhhhhh harden took the most shots! Everyone else was just following his lead lol

[@creed806]

As a warrior fan this guy used to make me lose my voice screaming at the tv because he was torching us and there was nothing we could do to stop him.

[@wholepenatraitor5483]

As a rockets fan, KD, Steph and Klay collectively made me scream at my TV. Mfs just hitting everything sometimes😅

[@matthewvaughan8192]

At least now you know how everyone else feels just watching 3s get chucked over their heads

[@MrJeChou]

Watching him almost single handedly beat one of the best teams ever assembled was something else. As a neutral, ("kinda" warriors fan, live in the bay area) it was pretty spectacular.

[@trippinatormachine]

@@MrJeChou and they would have won in 2018 too if the team decided not to jack up threes in game 7.

[@danbobway5656]

@@trippinatormachine it was mainly Ariza, bruh went 0-12 on wide open shots.....that's damn near half the misses by himself....

[@HellusRaizen]

For a guy who rarely dunks,this guy has the nastiest dunks ever

[@Hicko]

facts he just Yams them down every now and then

[@Trenacetate43]

It is just mostly one handed dunks off one feet tho, not much variation

[@felix3033]

Reaching with that comment

[@shhs1227]

​@@Trenacetate43 he dunks so rarely it doesn't matter. the one he does is nasty as fuck when he decides to go for it

[@captainavery2091]

Harden was such a badass in Houston, a scorching offensive player. When I grow older and tell my kids about the days of the NBA they werent able to witness like Kobe, Duncan, Bron, Curry, etc, Harden's name will be there too, what a player.

[@supremegreens707]

prime harden was different

[@deetheoriginal3117]

AI better 💀

[@deetheoriginal3117]

@Mo a what's your top 5 shooting guards of all time

[@deetheoriginal3117]

@Mo a West not a SG Wade locked in at 3

[@deetheoriginal3117]

@Mo a He's mainly played PG tho

[@deetheoriginal3117]

@Mo aHe's basically a combo guard he played more PG imo bc he only played SG for 2 years tho

[@Biobro]

Man Harden was the best player in the NBA from 2017-2019 arguably the best offensive player ever during his prime. Hopefully he can find his scoring abilities back. He took a super team to 6 games two or three (I don’t remember)years in a row while LeBron got swept. They both had little help

[@SuckaFree-zq9rh]

Facts

[@Biobro]

@Hairline Lawyer forreal

[@shtickeh9715]

Dude is overrated garbage. He travels and gets most of his points from free throws

[@frantzfanon7621]

He's definitely the most talented offensive player I've ever seen

[@AreJay5721]

Love MJ and all the other greats but it deadass felt like harden couldn't be stopped

[@JiggaMan1297]

I’m a casual basketball fan but I can say he got me into basketball. Everybody says it’s ugly but for me as a newcomer it was such a joy to watch. What a time to be alive.

[@Eat_My_Shortz]

You can tell every play against Draymond was so personal lol

[@strawberrysherbet96]

Lol they were going at it 😂

[@wavyc253]

I think people forgot how good prime harden was🔥🔥🔥he was dangerous 🥶🥶

[@blazilfrazil2]

James Harden shattering Wesley Johnson's ankles and then staring him down is my favorite basketball clip ever

[@powerinvolved-di3vl2yd6q]

That shot where Beverly and Paul George fell is the greatest in your face shot in nba history

[@PraiseIveys]

Prime Harden is a top 5 scorer of all time

[@Hicko]

yep 100%

[@lequartermilereyler3375]

Top 1 scorer of all time. In his prime he leads the league in points, assists, appearances and is 2nd in 3pts made.

[@sliqvic]

Don't forget he's one of the worst defenders of all time, too.

[@jjack3186]

@@sliqvic don’t forget he’s top 4 all time to ever play his position

[@sliqvic]

@@jjack3186 the SG/PG position? Hell no.

[@sydguitar99]

And people say he doesn't perform in the playoffs when he was averaging 30+ ppg against the Prime Warriors with one of the best defenses in league history

[@So_3107]

Sharengan Harden was one my favorite moments. That 3 over Iguodala in a live or die game was sensational. Clutch asf in this game

[@maximillianford9301]

Genuinely one of the most unstoppable scorers in the league's history at his peak. Wasn't particularly fast in terms of his driving ability, but was lightning quick with his hands and had as pure a shot as you ever saw. Awesome

[@marks5625]

Unstoppable because he travels and carries

[@yangadam8801]

Nah, before Iverson's crossover, what do you guys say about plaming in basketball? This guy really innovated this game with his step back. I don't know why you all don't appreciate this guy when his prime at an average of 36 points per game, that's ridiculous. Even without his free throws he still could have won the scoring title back in 2018. Maybe y'all just jealous because you can't make what this man made in the past. Can you list any teams that could even compete with the GSW back in 2018 except James Harden and his Rockets? None. Also, you guys are double standards on his moves with other players. Why don't you judge on Giannis's layups with almost travel every game, Lebron also does it every game. Trae Young and Tatum etc. @@marks5625

[@StevenShen-j1p]

I’m legit crying watching this highlights. James Harden is an absolute icon!

[@mildchaos6037]

Sad that people will remember him poorly. He’s the 4th best SG ever, and his prime coincided with one of the great dynasties ever and just couldn’t get past them.

[@SJ-di5zu]

No they won’t. Every great player gets a ton of hate, then retires and everyone loves them.

[@mildchaos6037]

@Ben no joke, in my personal opinion, I would have him at 3rd but didn’t want the Wade crowd to hang up on me in a Harden appreciation post lol Harden just the better all around player with the better prime

[@mildchaos6037]

@Ben defense and the chips are the difference but they never played a team of GSW caliber. Harden is the better shooter, passer, scorer, ball handler and rebounder. Also I think Harden had a couple down seasons of bad defense but he is criminally underrated on that side of the floor. Not on Wades level though

[@august18016]

@@mildchaos6037 Bro you are crazy, Wade is way better this is not even a debate

[@danielbrown8812]

Jordan, kobe, Iverson, wade, gervin, Drexler, Miller, and as far as skill goes, McGrady, we're all better shooting guards than a guy who traveled on half his step backs and padded his points by jumping into defenders or flailing his arms and falling down to get 20 fts a game.

[@yungestpunk]

always gonna be my favorite player , talent is almost unmatched

[@jodyebeard641]

Houston James was a different breed 30+ points and 9+ assists for 3 years straight

[@overaxel9498]

That shot on Beverly brings tears to my eyes shit was beautiful

[@wylan3322]

people do not realize how special his prime was... nearly beat the god squad warriors. legend in my eyes

[@holdmyweight3597]

“Nearly” isn’t good enough. He flat out choked in that 2018 wcf gm7

[@MrNiceGuy1818]

@@holdmyweight3597bro the whole team missen 27 3s in a row . The team lost by 9 or something . If they just hit some of them they going for the chip

[@NewAgeSlaves]

People say what they want but this dude had one of the greatest runs in nba scoring history in terms of scoring it was like scored he 30 or 40 peice every other game and nobody had an answer runner up mvp like 5 years straight had his skills are undeniable people will look back and appreciate

[@thanx01]

nobody had an answer cuz literally half his points came at the foul line. all he did was run into people, snap his head back, act hurt, stick his arms straight out in front of him to draw fouls. sure he made some baskets but he is forever tainted by what a clown he was when trying to draw fouls. only people who like the guy are houston fans everyone else thought he was an idiot.

[@qishengzhang6109]

@@thanx01 u can't deny he is one of the best player, but the way he got the foul was too ugly, and it makes the nba so bad to watch compare to the game 15 years ago

[@willdouglas6554]

As a Warriors fan, this guy was even more intimating to play against than LeBron

[@auc2.0]

Lies.

[@YSL_OSO]

Cap how was he more intimidating but never beat them and Bron did make it make sense and I'm a harden and Bron fan let's be honest here

[@theo7044]

@@YSL_OSO because after 2016 him and his team were better? Makes perfect sense lol. 3 years in a row that was the best team that the warriors had to play in the playoffs. Cant tell if you 2 are just casuals or stupid.

[@venom8182]

Cuz Kyrie would hit the daggers not bron

[@sehansamaragunarathna1705]

@@YSL_OSO he beat them multiple times literally by himself

[@A2Wealthy]

I feel like while Dantoni unlocked James he also limited him to a certain extent..James abandoned the mid range game at his peak which could’ve unlocked even another level to his game..I also thought as he progressed he would’ve used his size to be a threat in the low-mid post player..he would’ve eaten guards alive down there..even though he was nothing short of amazing he could’ve been so much more..which is WILD to even say

[@bigtittie7295]

Hardens playmaking thrived under Mike tho, he became the insane playmaker and passer when Dantoni got there, he became a pick and roll god

[@chiaveli]

Honestly probably the best point guard season i’ve ever seen

[@brandonperez5697]

He’s a shooting guard

[@Hay_den2005]

Us rockets fans were blessed to have Witness harden play for this team he brought us so far but we could never put the cherry on top I look back at the good memories of harden he will always have a special place in my heart for what he did for us

[@stevendurick9441]

For me the one at 5:28 is the craziest. It just looks epic. Steps backs, shoots over two opponents who both foul him. All three players end up crashing tI the floor. Just a wild sequence

[@Souleyman-iz4le]

His legs bro 😢

[@Savenmi]

3:17 Harden! Shake-N-Bake! Stepbacks! 3 Pointer! BANG!

[@serdominater0363]

Hurts knowing we’ll never see harden play at this level again.

[@grapeeggplant3863]

That little back step he does is so effective

[@randmiller88]

*illegal

[@thraxkylo9712]

The most under appreciated player of ALL TIME

[@KVNAN]

Thank you !!

[@thanx01]

you mean the most over rated. you guys forget that mostly what he did was run into people to draw fouls

[@DanielOrtega-kr2ci]

@@thanx01 if that's how you remember it I guess.

[@CHAOSMMi]

that shot against GS will forever be my favorite memory of him in Houston. My god.

[@TheSpadre]

My favorite was when P. Bev and PG3 both fouled him on a made 3.

[@Hicko]

same that was crazy

[@sureperior]

And pissed me off right after when Russ threw that game...

[@TheSpadre]

@@sureperior Russ has become a dumpster fire, starting with his time in Houston. It is sad to watch.

[@thesnipingspider3852]

@@TheSpadre but Russ is the second or third highest paid player in the league somehow more than bron. A dude that trash shouldn’t be getting paid 47 million

[@dequanadams8107]

@@sureperior but Russ made up that next game against dropping them 41

[@froobroo1961]

in 6:02 knowing what happened before that play is even better

[@RevoZtuns]

As much as i love how competitive and balanced the NBA is now - we take for granted the years of Cavs/Warriors rivalry, OKC Russ, Unstoppable Harden etc...

[@holdmyweight3597]

Yep, 2016-2019 were great years

[@drealboy_]

The step back gather jumper, was invented by this dude

[@HTXLemarc]

i watched rockets games every night all throughout high school, so glad i got to see harden in his best years and i truly hope he is able to gain a championship

[@nickfowler547]

Underrated in-game dunker up until the hammy injury

[@gustavoodysseytrance4ever706]

"It's easy, just take it one step at a time" James Harden

[@Meezyouttaherex]

From ‘15-20’ he was my favorite player to watch easily.. #FearTheBeard

[@_the26er]

Still waiting on the 18-19 rockets in 2k

[@Hicko]

facts! james harden used to be my favourite player to use on 2k id just call iso with him everytime it was so fun

[@stretch3744]

2018 rockets team was better

[@ftasic]

With highlights like these is how you get a subscriber. No talk, just plays and replays.

[@trevorryder9732]

Prime Harden was one of the best players ever. It’s just a shame GSW existed at the same time.

[@austinglass1916]

Wasn’t ever a rockets fan but I do miss the days when harden was balling out 💯 2018 was the last year I really remember watching him hoop

[@gaming4good24]

Harden was one of the best Rockets ever. He gave Houston highlights to cherish forever!

[@kshwd]

2018/2019 IS ONE OF THE BEST YEAR IN NBA THERES • MONSTER LBJ • PEAK RUSS • PRIME HARDEN • PRIME DAME • MONSTER GSW • MVP GIANNIS/JOKIC • RISING DONCIC • CHAMPION RAPTORS

[@ClutchDre__]

It’s crazy to me that just a few years ago with a few less injuries this was him. Now he’s like a totally different player, Feel like Kobe saying he’ll never win a championship like that stuck and effected him low key. Even if he’s in Philly on Joel’s team, they could really use this kinda player every night. Buddy was unguardable 💯

[@felix3033]

He was beyond elite 1v1 but that play style was never winning a championship.

[@holdmyweight3597]

I mean they did come close in 2018

[@amad1851]

I've never seen anybody score more effortlessly than prime Melo and prime Harden

[@peacebestill2653]

Smoothest gather ever

[@aj2468]

Man was literally unguardable for almost 3 seasons

[@RaulVivas11]

forever the best player i have ever seen and no one can change my mind

[@amaurisales2635]

I miss that aggressiveness, that explosion. The James Harden of today is very different. More articulate. I'm his fan.

[@GainaIytics]

Prime Harden was guaranteed embarassment. After he dropped Wesley, I never saw him in the league again 😂

[@CoolMoneyFRANK]

Bro really had a vendetta against Ricky Rubio 😂😂😂 but Harden is definitely underappreciated

[@OfficialBoominBeats]

That last one is cold……. Wesley Johnson retired after that one 🤣

[@kingkilla192009]

Man he really did too lmao. He finished put the season on 2 other teams that year and that was it for him.

[@gagealtman8547]

Those step back 3s are actually other worldly

[@jh134mvp8]

Man i wish this dude didnt fold in the most important moments of the playoffs. His game was so smooth and his arsenal of moves very effective

[@chitownkidd33]

Did it in the “no permitter defense allowed whatsoever era” 2016-2021 but still impressive.

[@ToxaKastela]

Beverley breaking his knee and crashing into George is hilarious

[@handlebars_69]

36 ppg 60% ts. 8+ assists. we'll never see anything like it again.

[@scottramsdell9517]

The Houston - Golden State rivalry was absolutely electric…Hope there are some healthy interconference rivalries between the upcoming faces of the league

[@lm7_gio]

-Why is Harden not married? -Not even a priest would allow him to wear ring

[@XeroClipz-]

Broo that clip with pg and pat will always be top tier🫣

[@Hhhhhhyyg]

If harden had a ring he would be looked at so differently

[@Cesar1492Enjoyer]

He was insanely good in his prime, it’s sad that he never got the respect he deserved

[@elijahpatterson1507]

that show on pat bev and pg has to one of the craziest shots ever made

[@breese2825]

This guy was so fun to watch

[@Hicko]

What does James Harden have to do this year to prove himself? (I don’t think he has to prove anything he is one of the greatest scorers ever, but people are questioning if he is still a top 5-10 player in the NBA)

[@divideee1484]

championship

[@lightzout2k874]

average 28, 10 assist

[@jac6548]

I mean, he's definitely not top 10 anymore... Even if he wins/doesn't win a championship this year, his overall ranking doesn't change. An offensive beast in his prime weighed down by bad luck and some (sometimes overblown, but sometimes legit) playoff struggles. But now he's not even the prime difference maker on his team, some nights arguably not even the 2nd guy

[@strollas]

@@jac6548 wtf is this awful take

[@jac6548]

@@strollas u think harden's top 10? lol

[@brettboaz9051]

He was the warriors kryptonite, he was killin them boys

[@geckogeico2212]

@extinguishidiots9965 watch the video, Harden hits the game winner

[@Taima_the_lion]

Man as a rockets fan I miss these days so much, always thought he would be a rocket forever but Tillman had to fuck everything up

[@bassreeves1838]

The greatest to ever exist

[@woodinthehood854]

He really is the stepback king

[@cloudwalker9572]

He travels on them. Even by the NBA gather step rule at 6:30 it's a travel. He is a nasty offensive player though.

[@yahudahbenyishrael3939]

@@cloudwalker9572 AI carries the ball Ja mordant Carries the ball Joel embiid always at the FT line .... what do you have to say about these guys then 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@yahudahbenyishrael3939]

@@cloudwalker9572 morant *

[@donnellbennerman34]

Draymond Green and the hame winner against the warriors was the funniest part 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SolariaIndra]

The fact he went into the 2020s without a ring hurts ny soul.

[@MrPeanutButter907]

2:28 when you tap that toggle button too hard and reach on 2k and your opponent just has an open lane

[@pakperds]

I don't know why people keep on saying he disappears in the playoffs, Harden actually plays well and is always clutch during the playoffs.

[@JeffTdidit]

Whenever he went against the warriors in the playoffs he would piss me off so much cause he would always hit a hard fuccing shot😭

[@cameronhaines4559]

I miss Rockets Harden so much man those battles with GSW in the playoffs were legendary!

[@W.orld.Breaker]

Let the oldies tell it, Harden only good because it’s no defense. But he was making extremely difficult shots on the regular 😂

[@kalenwilliams5210]

Rockets harden is first ballot Hof 😂 his numbers , his highlights , even some key play off performances that unfortunately wasn’t enough to get over the hump, some of the most entertaining basketball I’ve ever seen .

[@Nickeltony]

Basketball was so much fun 😢

[@BoxiesAU]

So happy they changed that rule with abnormal movement. Harden was a shocker for it, every shot he is kicking his legs out to try and get a foul

[@nickwood137]

The pat Beverly knee buckle kills me 😂

[@rabbijoe316]

Best crossover of the modern era.

[@danielsam-nwuche7263]

One of the greatest NBA players of all-time. Hope he wins a ring before he retires.

[@totortotor4592]

so smooth i can see that all the day

[@handlebars_69]

People will never understand how good prime Harden was.. I ain't a fan or anything but I was scared of him, he took the greatest team ever to the brink.

[@jefeadonis7328]

Wesley Johnson is still stumbling to this day on from that crossover step back 🥲😭😭

[@psychicghosty8616]

He's back.

[@as9831]

Step back com falta, quando eu via essa jogada dele, pirava. Sinto falta desse estilo fodastico, grande jogador

[@melloukiamine1248]

I know this sounds ridiculous but this Harden is the best player of all time in my opinion.

[@GagandeepSingh-ph7fo]

Cold blooded! 🔥 I think the problem was, he was able to be a leader in rockets but had lack of team plays. He was able to win lots of games and get into playoffs but not winning for a championship, or maybe, if he stayed loyal for the rockets and improve the plays especially with the younger players like Dirk and Kobe did with mavs and lakers, maybe, there could've been a chance they would win a championship, atleast once or more, but whoever he is now, he's still one of the best, clutch player and the step back is still special from him 👌🔥 Amazing video Hicko! Keep it up 🔥

[@SuperRainbowpoop]

you dont have a clue what you are talking about lmao, this is utter nonsense and barely coherent to begin with, get off the crack pipe kid

[@beezlehaughn9965]

During the GSW dynasty years.James Harden and the Rockets were the only ones that gave them the most competition.GSW had arguably if not the best team of all time.