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Harden vs Giannis heats up
« on: February 28, 2020, 04:47:24 PM »

Offline blink

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https://twitter.com/sportingnews/status/1233415680705400832

"Ahead of the All-Star Game, Giannis Antetokounmpo chose Kemba Walker over James Harden for his team, saying he wanted someone "that's gonna pass the ball." The Rockets star fired back at the Greek Freak in an interview with Rachel Nichols: "I wish I could just run and be seven feet and just dunk. Like that takes no skill at all."

Ok, Harden is talented on offense, but is he really that dumb?  If all it took was being 7 foot and can dunk, then we would have an MVP in Tacko Fall for sure.  Giannis is almost a sure bet to win this year's MVP, his team is odds on fav to win the NBA title.  This seems like sour grapes from Harden.

Or look at it this way, if you could add Giannis or Harden to your team, which one would you choose?

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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2020, 05:02:12 PM »

Offline 18isGREATERthan72

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I'm really getting sick of the notion that assists = passing.

Holding onto the ball for 14 seconds of the shot clock and then passing to someone with a couple seconds left will get you the occasional assist, but you're not really talking about passing that is opening things up for others.  Giannis drives almost every possession and a lot of those possessions end in points / assists / hockey assists.
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2020, 05:04:24 PM »

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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2020, 05:04:32 PM »

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Quote from: blink on February 28, 2020, 04:47:24 PM
https://twitter.com/sportingnews/status/1233415680705400832

"Ahead of the All-Star Game, Giannis Antetokounmpo chose Kemba Walker over James Harden for his team, saying he wanted someone "that's gonna pass the ball." The Rockets star fired back at the Greek Freak in an interview with Rachel Nichols: "I wish I could just run and be seven feet and just dunk. Like that takes no skill at all."

Ok, Harden is talented on offense, but is he really that dumb?  If all it took was being 7 foot and can dunk, then we would have an MVP in Tacko Fall for sure.  Giannis is almost a sure bet to win this year's MVP, his team is odds on fav to win the NBA title.  This seems like sour grapes from Harden.

Or look at it this way, if you could add Giannis or Harden to your team, which one would you choose?

The media is just stirring the pot. Barkley and Rachel Nichols quite literally been instigating this.

I don't like Nichols, but I cannot hate the fact she's merely just another ESPN puppet.

Barkley asked Giannis during his All-Star draft process, "you don't want the dribbler?"
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Re: Harden vs Giannis heats up
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2020, 05:10:59 PM »

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Both guys are pretty ugly / boring to watch.

Deserved criticism on both sides.
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2020, 05:22:48 PM »

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Quote from: Who on February 28, 2020, 05:10:59 PM
Both guys are pretty ugly / boring to watch.

Deserved criticism on both sides.
I literally hate watching Harden play. I can't say that about any other specific player, including Giannis. If the Celtics acquired Harden, I don't think I could watch.
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« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2020, 05:59:43 PM »

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Quote from: ETNCeltics on February 28, 2020, 05:22:48 PM
Quote from: Who on February 28, 2020, 05:10:59 PM
Both guys are pretty ugly / boring to watch.

Deserved criticism on both sides.
I literally hate watching Harden play. I can't say that about any other specific player, including Giannis. If the Celtics acquired Harden, I don't think I could watch.

Im with ya .    I liked Harden way better with OKC with KD when they were younger .   With Ibaca and Westbrooke and all,the rest of excellent talent, youd thunk they SHOULD have had a NBA dynasty. 
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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2020, 06:30:48 PM »

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I have to agree with James Harden. It takes a lot of patience and dedication to go to the Tommy Wiseau school of acting. Imagine the courage it takes to admit to the world that something as light as a feather, could knock you to the ground at will. The bravery to show no signs of being a man.
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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2020, 08:21:10 PM »

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Lol. Love this kind of stuff to be honest. Will make the matchup between these two in late March even more fun
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« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2020, 08:33:29 PM »

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Everyone's picking sides. Meanwhile, I'm just enjoying this spicy "feud" that's brewing lol.

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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2020, 09:10:12 PM »

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lol over an All-Star game selection...

I'm just waiting patiently until Saturday



Looking forward to Smart taking charge(s) once again.
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« Reply #11 on: February 29, 2020, 01:50:12 AM »

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« Reply #12 on: February 29, 2020, 04:57:43 AM »

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In a way I understand Harden's need to defend himself. But he is completely wrong...

Giannis leads the best team in the NBA 3rd in offrtg 1st in defrtg with an unreal 12p net rating, he is scoring with a better rate, 5th rebounder, He is front runner for mvp, in the conversation for dpoy... That is not just a tall guy dunking...
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