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Harden says his new move will look like a travel
« on: July 20, 2019, 02:28:33 PM »

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Harden: New move will look like a travel; it's not

James Harden says he tries to come up with something innovative every offseason, something more creative than his latest move.

Two years ago, Harden perfected the step-back jumper. Last summer, the Houston Rockets guard perfected the side step-back jumper. In a Q&A session Friday with young fans at a promotional event attended by local Houston media, Harden said he will be working on yet another move this summer, and this one might make referees do a double take.

Asked by one kid why he started to do "that traveling step-back," Harden responded: "In the NBA, especially at the highest level of basketball, you got to find ways to get better every single year. You got to find ways to create an advantage every single year. And that's what I'm doing. It's not a travel.

"This year, I'm going to come up with something more creative, and it's gonna look like a travel but it's not. Honestly! Even when I was on a tour, in Europe or China, or even when I'm here in the U.S., I see kids your guys' age that are working on step-backs, working on moves, because it's going to gain you an opportunity to be better than the rest of your peers. And that's what I'm going for.

"So until they call it a travel, if they start calling it, I'll continue to find ways and find ways to get creative and make my impact on the game."

This year, Harden will be tasked with adjusting to new backcourt mate Russell Westbrook. Harden said he was confident the Rockets' new addition would fit in seamlessly.

"None. None. None," Harden said when asked of any adjustments he would need to make. "We played with each other in the NBA and the Olympics and all that. When you have talent like that, it works itself out. You communicate. You go out there and compete possession by possession. You figure things out. Throughout the course of the season, you figure things out. That's just what it is.

"When you have talent, you have guys with IQ, you have guys willing to sacrifice, it always works itself out."

Harden said Houston welcomes Westbrook "with open arms."

"With the group that we already have and the things we already accomplished, it should be an easy transition for him to be incorporated right in, and things are going to go," Harden said.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27224204/harden-new-move-look-travel-not


Re: Harden says his new move will look like a travel
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2019, 02:30:13 PM »

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Just like his current move.

Because IT IS a travel.

Re: Harden says his new move will look like a travel
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2019, 03:07:06 PM »

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One of the most potent offensive players to EVER play the game. Gotta respect a player that continues to perfect his craft.

Good thing we have our Harden Stopper.



Love ya, Mahcus.

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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2019, 03:29:53 PM »

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Wondering if it’s something comparable to Rodney Dangerfield’s Triple Lindy
Yup

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« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2019, 03:50:33 PM »

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Just like his current move.

Because IT IS a travel.
It's not a travel if the refs don't call it.

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« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2019, 04:04:37 PM »

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I abhor his style of play, but I also respect him for it. Every player and every team is trying to optimize these days around shooting efficiency, lineups, etc, etc -- he's just irking everyone by doing a great job of it. No different than guys palming the ball for their "nasty crossover" really.

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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2019, 04:23:35 PM »

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The statement that it looks like a travel is one of the dumbest things he could say. Now they WILL call a travel every time because he alerted them. So much for your new move.

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« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2019, 04:44:04 PM »

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The statement that it looks like a travel is one of the dumbest things he could say. Now they WILL call a travel every time because he alerted them. So much for your new move.

Harden can brief the referees why it's not a travel and therefore they won't have to call it.

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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2019, 04:46:43 PM »

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The statement that it looks like a travel is one of the dumbest things he could say. Now they WILL call a travel every time because he alerted them. So much for your new move.

Harden can brief the referees why it's not a travel and therefore they won't have to call it.
Yeah, I think mentioning it works in his favor.

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« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2019, 04:47:49 PM »

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Just like his current move.

Because IT IS a travel.

Many times it’s not though.  Instead of the traditional 2 steps forward, or the Eurostep, its 2 steps backwards that we aren’t used to.

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« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2019, 04:48:56 PM »

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Wondering if it’s something comparable to Rodney Dangerfield’s Triple Lindy
I think he checks the breeze and does armpit farts before he executes this move.

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« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2019, 04:49:33 PM »

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If it looks like a travel, and it smells like a travel, ...  :D

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« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2019, 06:38:59 PM »

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i thought it said movie

and im like .....What the heck kind of movie would Harden star in , look n like he does..... Shaft ?

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« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2019, 06:49:49 PM »

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Just like his current move.

Because IT IS a travel.

haha exactly.  he is given so much leeway on his 'non-travel' movement.  Just like LBJ.

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« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2019, 06:58:57 PM »

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If it looks like a travel, and it smells like a travel, ...  :D
....then the refs look the other way if it's Harden, Giannis or LeBron.😆😆😆