There’s Something About James Harden That Nobody Wants To Talk About

[@justinjoseph1719]

You got right here and 🧢🧢 on harden. And was quick to show the bad footage and fail to mention how effective he scored through contact on the mid range and his 3 was falling consistently. Also harden’s has never been an Uber athletic player and struggled with really athletic defenders

[@sheezy3962]

Harden is a top 25 player ever for a reason.

[@andrewharms346]

Yes he’s a top 25 player ever in this league. But only cause of his play while in Houston. But let’s stop acting like he’s the same James Harden from Houston, cause he ain’t. Ever since they changed the rule for drawing contact he hasn’t been the same. He’s not getting the calls he once did and he’s not putting anything close to the numbers he once did. What he’s done in the league is different then what he’s doing and the past 2 seasons he ain’t done nothing really.

[@sheezy3962]

@@andrewharms346 you clearly have no idea what you're talking about.

[@justinjoseph1719]

Marcy is most effective on the break the sixers will be just fine with as the second option. Maxey is not even that effective as a go to you realize a go to scorer is not reliant on the playmaking of another player to get there on shot consistently

[@justinjoseph1719]

Maxey autocorrect

[@benjiyola421]

Harden dropping 25 10 and 7 this year and that’s all we need from him

[@HenryHoops]

Fingers crossed. Those are huge numbers. Playoffs is where it really matters.

[@daxkessler7780]

Bro those are crazy numbers wdym all we need

[@TheTeezy97]

@@daxkessler7780 he does that easily if he's motivated

[@Jaysdatruth]

@@daxkessler7780 how is that crazy numbers when he averaged 22 and 10 coming to a new team late in the season of 21-22. Three more points with a full training camp and rehab isnt much to expect so i dont know is the problem with the 25 and 10 predication

[@Jaysdatruth]

@@HenryHoops man harden was getting 22 and 10 for philly on a injured hamstring 25 for him is light work i think you are WAY off on your take on harden

[@King_Kunta]

I dunno about this take. Harden has always had trouble breaking down athletic defenders. Now of course he doesn’t have the same burst as he did at 27, the man is 33 in a week or so, and he is coming off of a hamstring injury. Howeve, his first step has improved drastically from the last season in a half. One thing you failed to discuss was harden taking mid range jumpers, which was a staple of his before Dantoni came into his life. This was how he was able to score against bigger defenders. He has taken more time shooting mid range jumpers than he has been shooting 3s, which he has actually been criticized for due to taking so many 3s. I think the league is in for a rude awakening in October

[@HenryHoops]

Agreed. James didn't look like himself last season - it was probably the injury bothering him. I actually had a section on Harden's impressive midrange scoring that I removed - now i wish a kept it. Here's why I removed it though: The 2023 Sixers are built like the D'Antoni Rockets + Joel Embiid which makes me think that Harden's midrange won't be the go to offense for the Sixers. Last Season, only 10% of James Harden's shots came from midrange pull ups. It was around 6% with the D'Antoni Rockets and 20%+ prior www.nba.com/stats/player/201935/shots-dash?Season=2021-22 This coming season I think we're going to see that number drop even further. It's going to be 3s, layups and assists for Harden I like your take so if you want to chat more basketball or possibly work together hit me on IG @HenryJHoops

[@King_Kunta]

@@HenryHoops very good assessment. I’m honestly I think the go to offense is going to start and end with Embiid. Harden being the main facilitator with maxey becoming the second option? I think harden may be inclined to take a bit more mid range jumpers. Especially when Embiid is on the bench which will allow harden to open up his offensive arsenal a bit more.

[@HenryHoops]

@@King_Kunta Yeah I agree. Joel is the #1 option. i think Harden's priority is to facilitate. James will get defended by the toughest perimeter defender but this will/has allowed Maxey to be the 2nd scoring option. Tobias Harris is also a close 2nd/3rd scoring option too depending on the matchup.

[@King_Kunta]

@@HenryHoops yes sir! Maxey and Tobias will take turns as the second option I believe. All honesty, I have harden avg around 23 ppg, but he will avg dble assists.

[@King_Kunta]

@@HenryHoops also I am subscribing, you have really great analysis bro

[@abet317l.3]

You are simply wrong. He always had problems with athletic defenders and so he had to rely on his skills and smarts even during his Houston years. And range? Harden always had range and has been a better shooter than lebron. Always been like that. Did you base it on one footage? Not expecting a Houston harden, but boy we are in for a comeback season. The dude going crazy in the gym.

[@HenryHoops]

Make a prediction on his 2023 season numbers (pts, asst, rebounds , FG%) and also where the going to get his scoring production from (3pts, pull ups, under 10 feet) might be informative to check out his shot dash www.nba.com/stats/player/201935/shots-dash?Season=2021-22

[@hnitti7589]

FoH what skills ? Traveling step back dude is garbage hype!!! No defense having ass fraud

[@natethegreat250]

25 8 10 45% from field 36 from 3 and 85 from ft

[@JD-ny3vz]

He's washed accept it.....Harden had a pretty fast first step and good agility in his prime he lost it. And regardless even in his best days his been the greatest choker of this generation by a mile.

[@hnitti7589]

@@JD-ny3vz facts espn tried to say he better then MJ and kB

[@michaelchileshe4495]

Bro you don’t know what you talking about regardless of him not making a lot of 3’s he is making the biggest comeback and y’all gon regret this

[@EhhSenpai]

SB was hand checking during that possession (which if you know rico hines, they plan when not to give calls to simulate game scenarios). Also, if you watched the full runs Harden was a part of, he killed his defender most of the time.

[@HenryHoops]

I said this

[@EhhSenpai]

@@HenryHoops what time stamp? I watched and don't remember you making this point.

[@isotime2857]

The fact you came with research, knowledge and facts and there’s people in the comments “huh I don’t know 🤓 ….” Shows how much backlash this man get. Man came off a Grade 2 Hamstring injury and gave the league 22, 7, and 10 as a SECOND option. Y’all tweaking go touch grass

[@flightlessdrone5734]

a grade 2 hamstring injury?..🤔 a grade 2 hamstring is an actual tear in the hamstring. there is no way harden could have walked for any length of time without experiencing extreme disomfort/pain let alone run up and down a court for entire game. that was just another media generated excuse that harden benefited from. it happens every year.

[@flightlessdrone5734]

@Science Lad isn't it funny---harden is not the first athlete to have a hamstring strain (supposedly). but why is that it's been over year since the injury and people are STILL talking about the "lasting weakness" of the injury? and mind you---it's not like harden is/ever has been the most athletic or explosive player. it's like people are desperate to explain why harden under performs in the playoffs. instead of acknowledging that it has more to do with his style of play than anything else. 🤷‍♂

[@flightlessdrone5734]

@Science Lad lol....a grade 2 hamstring strain is a TEAR in the muscle smh. I said supposedly because again, if he actually had such an injury he wouldn't have been able to play in the series against Milwaukee. this doesn't make sense to you?

[@flightlessdrone5734]

​@Science Lad ​ harden's is not the most athletic or explosive. so why would you think that a SUPPOSED hamstring strain would have such effect on his game to the point where it would be the reason for him under performing 2 YEARS LATER. especially, when he's been under performing (in the playoffs) since he was in Houston? smh.

[@flightlessdrone5734]

​@Science Lad so what athleticism did harden REALLY rely on when he shot damn near 25 3s a game. how much athleticism do you need to do a step back?

[@michaelcannon4830]

Your takes in this video are really really on point.😂. I subbed.

[@popemuhammed5749]

bruh Harden always plays himself into shape!

[@swaggsauce2015]

Yea I disagree harden always played like that… his entire game while on the rockets was pick and roll for the lob, bucket , draw the foul, or side step 3 ball

[@steezsteezsteez]

You were so right about paulo

[@monkeymoo87]

Lol this guy is so wrong about Harden. If you look at all the Harden clips this summer he’s getting double teamed in all these Rico Hines runs. The one clip he posted up, was doubled, passed (correct decision), and his open teammate didn’t shoot or do anything lol. In the NBA he will have shooters surrounding him so they can’t double him easily

[@HenryHoops]

Make a prediction on his 2023 season numbers (pts, asst, rebounds , FG%) and also where the going to get his scoring production from (3pts, pull ups, under 10 feet) might be informative to check out his shot dash www.nba.com/stats/player/201935/shots-dash?Season=2021-22

[@Jaysdatruth]

i agree he was so way off on harden and im willing to bet anything harden will have a better season then last where he was a star and still averaged 22 and 10.. With a whole training camp, more time with the team and rehab things will be turn around quickly for him

[@itskajeric]

in harden we believe!🇵🇭

[@ecobean3440]

I think you're right abt Paolo. The Magic are going to be sneaky good in the East next season thanks to Banchero leading the way.

[@1capatter]

Got to say that you're off on this vid. I played high school basketball in NYC. I looked like Kobe Bryant when I played pick-up games in the various parks as a kid. I'm 6'4" and couldn't make a decent college team. There are levels to this. NBA is the top 1% of the top 1%. You can't gauge their game against randoms. That being said, I didn't watch the entire vid, but those are my thoughts on the first few minutes.

[@parrythebully9921]

Your take messed up when you got the harden , he has more range the Lebron already he been taking mids

[@HenryHoops]

I meant DEEP threes. 3 pointers over 28 feet. Harden shoots 30% from that range. www.nba.com/stats/articles/from-way-downtown-the-rise-of-the-deep-three

[@foalengtoussaintfoaleng7291]

@@HenryHoops that's a small sample size and these numbers are from 2019

[@jamesjude305]

I do think harden will be way better this year than last,

[@cashhank]

it’s not that scottie is athletic bros like 6’10

[@jarenagra2804]

Paolo looking good. he's almost LeBron like. gonna look forward to seeing him this season

[@JKLauderdale]

5:12 You can't compare 2018 Harden to 2021-22 Harden because the rules were different and he could hunt those fouls. That forced his opponents to give him the space he needed to take that first step, now they can all but drape themselves on him and smother his maneuverability. He has to adapt his game but that saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" exists for a reason.

[@HenryHoops]

Thats a great point about the rule changes!

[@WalterFlanagin]

That’s why the middy coming back will be huge

[@amplitudehertz17]

He already adopted by driving more to the rim and absorb contacts. This resulted in a higher free throw rate (not FT%) per drive last season. What are you talking about?

[@jeromen5628]

Malachi Flynn and Scottie Barns!

[@Mr.E419]

Great breakdown!

[@HenryHoops]

Appreciate it!

[@SeanDiego]

siak was blowing lays this summer lol and getting ripped cleanly

[@Krypton990]

Bro people like you are the ones that start spreading bs. His first step is obviously back and he's had those problems with the same type opponents his entire career

[@sphamandlasibiya6773]

That fact that you try to sneak in " KD is the best player in the league " take😂😂😂😂 nice try

[@mayankpunjabi1052]

Kd is the 5th best player

[@isaiahmack7864]

I love how Henry hoops has the exact same pp as nonstop sports

[@K3andK4]

Love the longer vid. You're ball IQ shows when you get a chance to talk about ball like this. Can't wait for the next one!

[@HenryHoops]

I appreciate that!

[@dep8730]

LMAO this is funny bra. how every clip leading up to harden is you showing the hood instead of the bad which is what everyone seen, YET when harden comes up you use that one clip of scottie locking him up lmao

[@flyyorkcity5826]

Paul George !

[@schoolboy1984]

They didn’t show harden scoring on Barnes

[@Kodreanu23]

why hasn't Harden lost weight? Weird.

[@saulsilver2167]

A lot of people don’t talk about mindset when it comes to harden. A motivated hungry harden is one of the best players in the world. Also if he’s healthy and in shape the league should be worried. It’s not normal for him to grind hard in the off-season and get in shape so I’m expecting big things.

[@kenxinhxc1635]

Harden don't have ring sad

[@KlassiusK]

Such quality content as usual; James Harden's weakness against athletic defenders is such a hard truth!

[@cam0techunks]

might have apoint there, but, harden can really pass

[@arnoldhayes7833]

paul george kyrie irving

[@briangallagher710]

Wait, the James Harden of 2022 doesn't have the explosion like the James Harden of 2018? It's called getting older. Father Time is undefeated.

[@xxMagicMike]

I don't think anyone thought Paolo was a bad pick at 1

[@zainhussein6779]

Harden hater

[@kingxavier1161]

Hating is facts now? This isn’t houston harden casual this 76ers harden

[@georgeheridis7973]

Harden is a great regular season baller.

[@sydguitar99]

And an top 10 playoff performer

[@georgeheridis7973]

@@sydguitar99 top ten on his own team maybe haha

[@mykelengieza7057]

i'm guessing that he travels or he carries or he is a horrible teamate..having not watched vid yet

[@gregladner708]

U over react to a dude qho was hirt no passion where he was....sixers gonna beat by far best in east harden top 10....t mayx and joey gonna take away from him gwtrimg 30....t max donrt forget 3rd highest 3pnt percent in league...

[@killuminati5019]

Crazy how people cape for a guy that forces his way off teams and hasn't won anything substantial

[@brooKlynKiteflyer]

Fatty Sugar Bun in trouble without gimmicky calls going to his way next season with lost step 🤣

[@MrMancreatedgod]

Type English much?

[@brooKlynKiteflyer]

@@MrMancreatedgod fk english french language is where is at lmao

[@MarviRafaelMontecillo]

james harden is training with pjfperformance. trainer who focuses on athleticism. i say you got this wrong , just a guess