MrDollarBills wrote:Prokorov wrote:MrDollarBills wrote:Right now, the Nets have no choice. We are in a once in a lifetime situation: A top 5 player is demanding to be traded to US.
Marks needs to offer Allen, LeVert, Dinwiddie, Prince + #19, 1st '22, 1st 24, with pick swap options on 1st '21, and 1st '23. All picks will have a certain degree of protection. That's 5 picks.
I have my concerns about Harden, but the Lakers are reloaded. The Bucks are reloaded. We cannot afford to let this opportunity slip.
What exactly are your concerns with Harden? For me, I have less concerns with him then Kyrie or KD.
-Harden is Durable
-Hardens stats have historically translated to wins
-Stars who have paired with Harden have fared well (CP3's most succesful year, westbrook was better with him vs PG)
-He has excelled in both small ball and a rim running big
-Elite off ball shooter
-Defense has been extremely solid if not good since 2017
-Has shown he can lead a team with no other stars to regular season wins
Biggest concern is maybe his contract but he is only 31 and has been super durable so that isnt too risky.
I mean the guy is a perrnail top 5 MVP vote getter and perrenial scoring champ.
Despite all the talking heads and casuals saying otherwise... Kyrie/KD/Harden is actually an elite fit. 3 guys who can play on ball, off ball, and run pick and roll. all 3 are elite shooters. all 3 have insane BBIQ's. there are going to be some '92 dream team -esque moments
Mainly his attitude towards his usage. He's gotten accustomed to being the entire offense. I'm assuming that since he and KD are in cahoots, he's coming in with the mindset that he will have to get used to playing off the ball more in an offense where Nash and MDA will want the ball to move and flow quickly.
the fact that he spoke with KD and wants to be here has alleviated my concerns about his fit for the most part. He knows what he's getting into.
Harden is the best offensive player in the league and the most efficient (not include centers who take 5 shots a game which are all dunks). he SHOULD have the highest volume, even here. Jordan is only catching lobs. Harris is only shooting kick out threes. you can easily find 20 shots a game for all three of those guys over 48 minutes.
In todays NBA what do the best defenses do (think LA, Miami, Milwaukee)... they switch everything. with 1 or 2 stars it maye take 10-12 second and 2-3 picks to hunt a great matchup. with 3 elite scoring stars it would take closer to 4 seconds and 1 pick. D'antoni is going to find ways to have an elite scorer on a scrub every time down the floor and do it with 16+ seconds left on the clock