NBA 2020-21 NBA Regular Season Thread

[dahrougem2]

Harden gives up so much defensively. Simmons is already a lock down defender and if he can develop some semblance of a shot to go along with his passing and dribbling, he’s better to build around than Harden.

This has been asked of him for the last 4 years since he was drafted 1st overall.

It's not going to happen. I don't know why, but it just isn't working with him. He's such a good player that he can be an all-star point guard by never taking jump shots.

Problem is, he is rendered useless in the playoffs when teams just back off and essentially make it 4-on-5, or turn him into an off-the-ball player which takes away his biggest strength of actually running the point.

Harden is a disaster defensively, no doubt. I actually prefer Simmons to Harden personally, but if the Sixers are trying to win now with Doc and before Embiid's body self-destructs, this is the move to make.

 

[Avs_19]

As much as I think Harden is overrated, I'm not sure I understand Philadelphia's reluctance to include Ben Simmons in a trade for Harden.

Unless the Rockets are demanding multiple 1st round picks, then I could understand. But if the ask isn't very much on top of Simmons, that's a trade Philadelphia should be all over.

I can see both sides of it because of the big age difference. Harden will be the better player in the short-term so if you think you can win a title with him and Embiid in the next two years or so then you probably do it.

 

[Power Man]

 

[John Price]

 

[EpochLink]

Harden has gained some weight

 

[Terry Yake]

Harden has gained some weight

is that eddie lacy?

 

[Breakers]

Wild offseason for Harden

doesnt want to play with Russ
asks for trade once they finally trade russ
buys some rapper a $200k Watch and gifts him $100K in cash
apparently Buys 3 rolls royce's at once for his mom and friend and himself after the stress of the bubble.

it's crazy if you are are superstar in the NBA, The money & control you have is insane.

Also interesting how John wall makes more than Harden this year and next year

 

[Terry Yake]

 

[John Price]

Harden is a very unlikable figure right now. With his choking reputation as well as this party rep it's part of the problem with the NBA to be honest and frank with you. Play ball. Party at home. Be responsible. This isn't a frat party anymore doggy you're a big boy now

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Fun ending between Sac and Gs last night.

 

[c9777666]

Harden is a very unlikable figure right now. With his choking reputation as well as this party rep it's part of the problem with the NBA to be honest and frank with you. Play ball. Party at home. Be responsible. This isn't a frat party anymore doggy you're a big boy now

Maybe he should pull an A.D. and basically just take the easy way .

When he basically held the Pelicans hostage, nobody dared criticize him even though he did the same stuff Harden's doing.

 

[EpochLink]

Rockets had their time during the Harden era but the Warriors put the breaks on that, especially the 2017-2018 Western Conference Finals where the Rockets choked the hell out of that game 7.

 

[HisIceness]

LaMelo Ball has impressed me so far.

 

[Avs_19]

I'm looking forward to seeing what Miami does with him. A 6'8" wing with a 7'2" wingspan, who can guard multiple positions and is shooting threes now. They're high on him and basically had him redshirt for his entire rookie season.

 

[Voight]

Paul Pierce, Doug Collins among HOF nominees

Pierce will probably make it since he was a Celtic but a pretty NCAA & WNBA heavy class

 

[Know Your Enemy]

I'm excited AF.

 

[Know Your Enemy]

Durant looking smooth

 

[hockey20000]

sighh how was wiggins ever a number 1 pick lol.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Me, everytime Kevin Durant touches the ball

 

[Blitzkrug]

People actually thought Golden State was scary.

Curry, bum ass Wiggins and a rookie who has had barely any time in college isn't a core that strikes fear in the hearts of people.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

People actually thought Golden State was scary.

Curry, bum ass Wiggins and a rookie who has had barely any time in college isn't a core that strikes fear in the hearts of people.

Need Klay back.

 

[hockey20000]

People actually thought Golden State was scary.

Curry, bum ass Wiggins and a rookie who has had barely any time in college isn't a core that strikes fear in the hearts of people.

well if wiggins had ever reached the potential he was suppose to have when drafted it would be...lol but that hasn't happened.

 

[HisIceness]

sighh how was wiggins ever a number 1 pick lol.

He was the most hyped prospect I can remember since LeBron. Been underwhelming in the pros.

 

[Blitzkrug]

He was the most hyped prospect I can remember since LeBron. Been underwhelming in the pros.

"Maple Jordan" my ass.

How he got that deal from the Timberwolves will never make sense.

 

[Know Your Enemy]

Nets might be a top 3 team this year. Give Golden State a bit of time and they should turn out all right.