James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not'

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James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:57 pm

Addressing young fans during a Q&A at a local promotional event in Houston, James Harden revealed he was working on a new move that looks like he's traveling.


"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," said Harden.


Harden added that he will continue to innovate with new moves until refs start calling him for traveling. 


"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."


Harden also addressed the fit between him and Russell Westbrook heading into next season. 


"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," said Harden. 

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Re: James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#2 » by AWIZZINGBULLET » Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:03 pm

Good for Harden. Always a good thing to improve on yourself.
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Post#3 » by mastermixer » Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:25 pm

I watched the video. Harden was taking to like 4 8-year-old kids. It didn’t seem like he actually has a specific “secret move” he’s working on, was more just telling the kids you always have to grow and expand your game. Don’t worry about the haters
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Re: James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#5 » by LAKESHOW » Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:48 pm

I believe hes just working on his voice control. Changing pitch. Instead of, ugh..I was fouled. Hes gonna go higher pitch..AAAHHH, I WAS FOULED! Thats probably the change.
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Re: James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#6 » by Elnegron » Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:49 pm

Nice now work on your defense. You are 1 dimensional player
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Post#7 » by hyberx » Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:03 pm

Yup that 5 step stepback is about ready
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Re: James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#8 » by jrask » Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:30 pm

Harden: "I swear it's not a travel, pleaaasseee believe me"
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Post#9 » by Hans1984 » Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:36 pm

Yeah right.
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Re: James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#10 » by Froob » Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:12 pm

Are they WTing onion articles now?
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Re: James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#11 » by beavis15205 » Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:22 pm

uh, it's a travel.
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Re: James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#12 » by likashing » Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:25 pm

I’m a Warriors fan and I despise Harden’s tricks as much as any other fan.

I actually watched the video and Harden was actually cool with the kids. He was not annoyed by the girl asking about his traveling at all, and the kids were having fun and a good time.

I can totally see some other NBA stars react differently in a negative way.

I like Harden a tiny bit more now.
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Re: James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#13 » by bob2 » Sat Jul 20, 2019 7:53 pm

NBA is a joke.
Harden is travelling constantly and referees keep protecting him.
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Re: James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#14 » by Ryan91729 » Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:15 pm

Spoiler alert, it's a travel.
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Post#15 » by Clyde Frazier » Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:02 pm

A "new" move?
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Post#16 » by tasball » Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:04 pm

A 2 step back three?
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Post#17 » by JellosJigglin » Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:34 pm

I don't need to see it I already know it's a travel.
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Post#18 » by artsncrafts » Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:02 pm

Every year Harden will add one more step to his travel until they start calling it.
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Re: James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#19 » by Bayside » Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:35 pm

Time to start changing rule around gathering the ball etc. Call travel.
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Re: James Harden Working On New Move That's 'Gonna Look Like A Travel But It's Not' 

Post#20 » by YelloC » Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:51 am

I wonder if he’ll call it the Bradley Beal?

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