re-draft Harden or Evans

[Clangus]

Just wondering, who you would take. I mean I Evans is playing Excellently, but I still think Harden is a better fit. What you all think

Would you perhaps take Curry?

[dream_catcher_9]

Harden. Evans can't shoot, and neither can Westbrook...... horrible combination.

[Clangus]

Harden. Evans can't shoot, and neither can Westbrook...... horrible combination.

That's my feeling too, but i was wondering am i blinded my homerism..

[chefy]

the guy averaged 20,5,5.8 on his 1st year

yes..you guys are blinded by homerisim

[slick_watts]

the guy averaged 20,5,5.8 on his 1st year

yes..you guys are blinded by homerisim

No, we're not blinded by homerism.

James Harden is still the correct choice. Look at our starting point guard. He's quick, is improving scoring at the rim, likes the ball in his hands, can't shoot worth a lick outside of 16 feet. Our star SF is great without the ball, but also can be ball dominate.

We went into the offseason and the consensus SG was someone that can defend, shoot the three, and handle the ball. James Harden fits all three of those, while Tyreke Evans fills two. Evans and Westbrook would be a disaster backcourt, and both players would be unable to do what they want.

At any rate, it's way too early to tell how James Harden will progress. Stephen Curry and Evans have had the luxury of being on teams that don't ask them to defend a chair, and give them the reins to the offense from day one. Harden's had to earn everything he's been given.

I like Harden the best out of these three players to start with Russ.

[Jimmy76]

remember tyreke when he looked like crap?

he would have looked like that all year on the thunder

[chefy]

you guys serious?

harden scored 0 nor did anything that would help OKC in yesterday's game

fit wise, is it that big of a gap to ignore tyreke's talent? hell no! do you guys know the players that averaged 20, 5, 5 on their first year? that's even better than durant's or westbrooks

harden's role can be found on many role players...remember hes a number 3 pick

even if tyreke does not work on OKC's offense...OKC could just trade him for a big. tyreke's trade value >>> harden trade value

[slick_watts]

I don't think you understand. What does James Harden's rookie playoff debut have to do with this? Plenty of great players have had poor games in the playoffs, are you basing your entire assessment on one game? Seriously?

James Harden is immensely talented. Who cares about 20/5/5. Tyreke Evans wasn't that efficient getting his points, and his A:TO was below 2:1. That's not what the Thunder needed. They needed shooting, decent ball handling, and a player that can co-exist in between two ball dominant stars. That guy is James Harden.

Lastly, making these judgments now is dumb no matter what side you are on. Tyreke Evans had a good first year.. so did Steve Francis and look what happened to him. If you come on here in a couple seasons and James Harden is still the player he is now and Tyreke Evans is a perennial All Star, then talk. But Harden's a good pick as long as he does what we need him to do...

[chefy]

answer this who would you rather have starting for OKC thabo or tyreke?

[Jimmy76]

answer this who would you rather have starting for OKC thabo or tyreke?

Harden

[chefy]

20/5/5 in 458 shooting isn't efficient? WOW...dude that's even better than durant's first year.

[Clangus]

20/5/5 in 458 shooting isn't efficient? WOW...dude that's even better than durant's first year.

Durant was terrible in his first year. And FG% inst a true indicator of effeicincy. TS% is the way to go

[Yoshi2kx]

first of all lets get a few things straight, shall we? Evans wouldnt average 20, 5 and 5 with this team, and with that possibility being VERY HIGH, his stock wouldnt be high to warrant a trade for a legit big man especially the reason being that he wouldnt fit in well so he wouldnt have been able to showcase his whole skillset.

[chefy]

first of all lets get a few things straight, shall we? Evans wouldnt average 20, 5 and 5 with this team, and with that possibility being VERY HIGH, his stock wouldnt be high to warrant a trade for a legit big man especially the reason being that he wouldnt fit in well so he wouldnt have been able to showcase his whole skillset.

correct

but evans would still put up better stats and would have higher value than harden

do you guys watch basketball games other than OKC games?

other than 3 point shooting...harden has no advantage whatsoever on evans

[chefy]

anyways I give up

remember harden's a 3RD OVERALL PICK...you guys prefer picking up a guy whose production can be found on many role players, over a player who posted rare individual stats.

but I can't blame you guys...harden was more complete player before he entered the league. honestly before this season began, I thought harden would be ROY.

I just don't get that after seeing how tyreke has played this season. you guys would still pick harden.

[Jimmy76]

anyways I give up

remember harden's a 3RD OVERALL PICK...you guys prefer picking up a guy whose production can be found on many role players, over a player who posted rare individual stats.

but I can't blame you guys...harden was more complete player before he entered the league. honestly before this season began, I thought harden would be ROY.

I just don't get that after seeing how tyreke has played this season. you guys would still pick harden.

because our offense would be worse and he wouldnt improve us in any other area

boxscore stats arent everything son

[slick_watts]

first of all lets get a few things straight, shall we? Evans wouldnt average 20, 5 and 5 with this team, and with that possibility being VERY HIGH, his stock wouldnt be high to warrant a trade for a legit big man especially the reason being that he wouldnt fit in well so he wouldnt have been able to showcase his whole skillset.

correct

but evans would still put up better stats and would have higher value than harden

do you guys watch basketball games other than OKC games?

other than 3 point shooting...harden has no advantage whatsoever on evans

Harden is a better defender and plays better off the ball (due to his superiority shooting).

Tyreke wasn't very efficient shooting the ball or scoring, he used a lot of possessions to get those numbers. He's a ball hog. A great ball hog, but still a ball hog. No use for him on this team.

[Joel Embust]

the guy averaged 20,5,5.8 on his 1st year

yes..you guys are blinded by homerisim

anyways I give up

remember harden's a 3RD OVERALL PICK...you guys prefer picking up a guy whose production can be found on many role players, over a player who posted rare individual stats.

but I can't blame you guys...harden was more complete player before he entered the league. honestly before this season began, I thought harden would be ROY.

I just don't get that after seeing how tyreke has played this season. you guys would still pick harden.

50-32

25-57


Goodnight bro.

[chefy]

the guy averaged 20,5,5.8 on his 1st year

yes..you guys are blinded by homerisim

anyways I give up

remember harden's a 3RD OVERALL PICK...you guys prefer picking up a guy whose production can be found on many role players, over a player who posted rare individual stats.

but I can't blame you guys...harden was more complete player before he entered the league. honestly before this season began, I thought harden would be ROY.

I just don't get that after seeing how tyreke has played this season. you guys would still pick harden.

50-32

25-57


Goodnight bro.

you have no clue about ball if you're using team records in this thread

[Durant]

DominReke Evans is good, but he wouldn't have played nearly as well had he played with KD and Westbrook. As far as being a good fit, rookie James Harden was the way to go, and the correct choice.