Prime James Harden plays but they get increasingly more ridiculous
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This video features James Harden and his best plays from his PRIME! It showcases his best dunks, jump shots and crossovers...
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@karlcambridge4278
Жыл бұрын
Harden is a pure loser period he will never win a championship
If you looked closely, you noticed a good number of these happened in the playoffs, and many were against the GSW.
@Hicko
Жыл бұрын
he played so well against the warriors if it wasn’t for the super duper mega team he would have easily made the finals a couple times
@rafaelisslaam1894
Жыл бұрын
@@Hicko also if his team wasn't injured, he would have 2 rings.
@crxssv2316
Жыл бұрын
CP3, hamstring, game 6 & 7... 27 missed 3's game 7... Lost by 12... Still haunts me.
@crxssv2316
Жыл бұрын
@@TheSpadre it mattered maaaan
@nathanbradley2979
Жыл бұрын
@@Hicko he joined a better super team and lost lol
That 18’-19’ season was SPECIAL
@Hicko
Жыл бұрын
yea it was crazy !
@doesnotreallymatterr
Жыл бұрын
Tbh, best Rockets season was 17-18, first season with CP3 and legitimate chance to go to the finals.
@Dog-uz9hr
Жыл бұрын
@@doesnotreallymatterr sadly they choked
@doesnotreallymatterr
Жыл бұрын
@@Dog-uz9hr Because leadership and vision of CP3 was lacking, if only he never got injured.
@dsg7656
Жыл бұрын
@@Dog-uz9hr refs sold that game
As a diehard Rockets fan, Harden still has a place in my heart even with how things ended. He made us relevant and gave us some great moments and performances. Just couldn’t quite get over the hump😔
@HOU1996
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we had to face the greatest NBA team ever assembled just to reach the finals.
@ahhh7878
Жыл бұрын
Houston would have won in 2018 if Cp3 wasnt injured
@lapirazo6461
Жыл бұрын
@@ahhh7878 2019 without KD and yet here we go again with "If Harden just took a breakfast we wouldve won"
@carlossteven320
Жыл бұрын
@@lapirazo6461 THe 2019 team was drastically different than the 2018. New owner, less versatile wings, cp3 looked washed that season after his hamstring injury
@nothinginhiding
Жыл бұрын
The hump was arguably the greatest team in NBA history. And he contended with those dudes, it’s a great story to me with not a perfect ending
For a guy who rarely dunks,this guy has the nastiest dunks ever
@Hicko
Жыл бұрын
facts he just Yams them down every now and then
@ben8407
Жыл бұрын
Quality over quantity
@Trenacetate43
Жыл бұрын
It is just mostly one handed dunks off one feet tho, not much variation
@felix3033
Жыл бұрын
Reaching with that comment
@shhs1227
Жыл бұрын
@@Trenacetate43 he dunks so rarely it doesn't matter. the one he does is nasty as fuck when he decides to go for it
lmao, nigga single handedly was beating a team with 4 all stars in their prime lmao but people knocks him for not getting a chip which isn't his fault. Twice he was going to win, his team got injured so he lost but still put up great numbers. he's a top 25 player of all time.
@Hicko
Жыл бұрын
I agree. harden and lebron both just were unlucky to have had to play against the most stacked bullshit team of all time
@jakeboynton
Жыл бұрын
I think harden is the most unappreciated player of all time possibly, and I say that after multiple years of him being my least favorite player due to his on court antics and his inconsistency, as well as some rivalry feeling games against my celtics.
@rafaelisslaam1894
Жыл бұрын
@@jakeboynton ya he is. Hopefully Sixers gets it together cuz he looks good this year.
@adamfeliciano6321
Жыл бұрын
@Hicko that’s just nonsense. It was a 2-2 series with a half to play Houston up one and KD hurt…he had cp3 and still lost the game and then game 6? 2015? Spurs with no Kawhi? Come on now. Loved the highlights tho he’s a top 10 2 guard ever
@christian3024
Жыл бұрын
@@adamfeliciano6321 top 4*
As a warrior fan this guy used to make me lose my voice screaming at the tv because he was torching us and there was nothing we could do to stop him.
@wholepenatraitor5483
Жыл бұрын
As a rockets fan, KD, Steph and Klay collectively made me scream at my TV. Mfs just hitting everything sometimes😅
@matthewvaughan8192
Жыл бұрын
At least now you know how everyone else feels just watching 3s get chucked over their heads
@MrJeChou
Жыл бұрын
Watching him almost single handedly beat one of the best teams ever assembled was something else. As a neutral, ("kinda" warriors fan, live in the bay area) it was pretty spectacular.
@trippinatormachine
Жыл бұрын
@@MrJeChou and they would have won in 2018 too if the team decided not to jack up threes in game 7.
@danbobway5656
Жыл бұрын
@@trippinatormachine it was mainly Ariza, bruh went 0-12 on wide open shots.....that's damn near half the misses by himself....
That step back on Kyrie and Tatum randomly replays in my brain daily ever since I seen that shit live, madness 😂
@Hicko
Жыл бұрын
That jumpshot was so pure
That 3 against Golden State in OT will always be my favorite. The refs did everything they could to give the Warriors that game, but Harden made sure the right team won
@Wolf-xw2lq
Жыл бұрын
As a wise man once said: "ball don't lie."
@backendkid8385
Жыл бұрын
No cap 💯
@lu502k
Жыл бұрын
thank you man. his biggest i’m him moment. watched that game live and it was so scripted against the rockets. even way before that out of bounce call in OT. i think someone even made a video about that game and it got millions of views
@superscience4817
Жыл бұрын
@@lu502k KD saved the ball while he's obviously out of bounds. 😆 Then Curry made a jumper that's why they had the lead. Then Harden to the rescue. 🚀
@Darth_Pain
Жыл бұрын
The goat
As a lifelong Rockets fan, it was an honour to have Harden during his best years. We didn't win anything, but he kept the dream alive year after year. Wishing him the best in Philly
@youtubeshypocrisy
Жыл бұрын
James harden is the reason y’all didn’t win anything lmao 😂
@hitmanhitman768
Жыл бұрын
@@youtubeshypocrisy nah golden state’s dynasty was harden was a monster fr
@youtubeshypocrisy
Жыл бұрын
@@hitmanhitman768 I remember it was James harden missing 20 3s in a row in game 7 🤣🤣🤣
@thesnipingspider3852
Жыл бұрын
@@youtubeshypocrisy not him the team collectively. Shit was brutal
@youtubeshypocrisy
Жыл бұрын
@@thesnipingspider3852 pshhhhhh harden took the most shots! Everyone else was just following his lead lol
prime harden was different
@deetheoriginal3117
Жыл бұрын
AI better 💀
@deetheoriginal3117
Жыл бұрын
@Mo a what's your top 5 shooting guards of all time
@deetheoriginal3117
Жыл бұрын
@Mo a West not a SG Wade locked in at 3
@deetheoriginal3117
Жыл бұрын
@Mo a He's mainly played PG tho
@deetheoriginal3117
Жыл бұрын
@Mo aHe's basically a combo guard he played more PG imo bc he only played SG for 2 years tho
Harden was such a badass in Houston, a scorching offensive player. When I grow older and tell my kids about the days of the NBA they werent able to witness like Kobe, Duncan, Bron, Curry, etc, Harden's name will be there too, what a player.
You can tell every play against Draymond was so personal lol
@strawberrysherbet9679
Жыл бұрын
Lol they were going at it 😂
Man Harden was the best player in the NBA from 2017-2019 arguably the best offensive player ever during his prime. Hopefully he can find his scoring abilities back. He took a super team to 6 games two or three (I don’t remember)years in a row while LeBron got swept. They both had little help
@SuckaFree-zq9rh
Жыл бұрын
Facts
@Biobro
Жыл бұрын
@@Letthat forreal
@shtickeh9715
5 ай бұрын
Dude is overrated garbage. He travels and gets most of his points from free throws
@frantzfanon7621
2 ай бұрын
He's definitely the most talented offensive player I've ever seen
Prime Harden is a top 5 scorer of all time
@Hicko
Жыл бұрын
yep 100%
@lequartermilereyler3375
Жыл бұрын
Top 1 scorer of all time. In his prime he leads the league in points, assists, appearances and is 2nd in 3pts made.
@sliqvic
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget he's one of the worst defenders of all time, too.
@jjack3186
Жыл бұрын
@@sliqvic don’t forget he’s top 4 all time to ever play his position
@sliqvic
Жыл бұрын
@@jjack3186 the SG/PG position? Hell no.
I think people forgot how good prime harden was🔥🔥🔥he was dangerous 🥶🥶
I’m legit crying watching this highlights. James Harden is an absolute icon!
check out this video next🔥 Steph Curry shots but they get increasingly deeper: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f52Auruhqcqzd7g.html
That shot where Beverly and Paul George fell is the greatest in your face shot in nba history
And people say he doesn't perform in the playoffs when he was averaging 30+ ppg against the Prime Warriors with one of the best defenses in league history
That shot on Beverly brings tears to my eyes shit was beautiful
always gonna be my favorite player , talent is almost unmatched
James Harden shattering Wesley Johnson's ankles and then staring him down is my favorite basketball clip ever
Sharengan Harden was one my favorite moments. That 3 over Iguodala in a live or die game was sensational. Clutch asf in this game
Genuinely one of the most unstoppable scorers in the league's history at his peak. Wasn't particularly fast in terms of his driving ability, but was lightning quick with his hands and had as pure a shot as you ever saw. Awesome
@marks5625
6 ай бұрын
Unstoppable because he travels and carries
@yangadam8801
6 ай бұрын
Nah, before Iverson's crossover, what do you guys say about plaming in basketball? This guy really innovated this game with his step back. I don't know why you all don't appreciate this guy when his prime at an average of 36 points per game, that's ridiculous. Even without his free throws he still could have won the scoring title back in 2018. Maybe y'all just jealous because you can't make what this man made in the past. Can you list any teams that could even compete with the GSW back in 2018 except James Harden and his Rockets? None. Also, you guys are double standards on his moves with other players. Why don't you judge on Giannis's layups with almost travel every game, Lebron also does it every game. Trae Young and Tatum etc. @@marks5625
people do not realize how special his prime was... nearly beat the god squad warriors. legend in my eyes
@holdmyweight3597
Жыл бұрын
“Nearly” isn’t good enough. He flat out choked in that 2018 wcf gm7
@MrNiceGuy1818
3 ай бұрын
@@holdmyweight3597bro the whole team missen 27 3s in a row . The team lost by 9 or something . If they just hit some of them they going for the chip
My favorite was when P. Bev and PG3 both fouled him on a made 3.
@Hicko
Жыл бұрын
same that was crazy
@MajiMagic
Жыл бұрын
And pissed me off right after when Russ threw that game...
@TheSpadre
Жыл бұрын
@@MajiMagic Russ has become a dumpster fire, starting with his time in Houston. It is sad to watch.
@thesnipingspider3852
Жыл бұрын
@@TheSpadre but Russ is the second or third highest paid player in the league somehow more than bron. A dude that trash shouldn’t be getting paid 47 million
@dequanadams8107
Жыл бұрын
@@MajiMagic but Russ made up that next game against dropping them 41
I’m a casual basketball fan but I can say he got me into basketball. Everybody says it’s ugly but for me as a newcomer it was such a joy to watch. What a time to be alive.
People say what they want but this dude had one of the greatest runs in nba scoring history in terms of scoring it was like scored he 30 or 40 peice every other game and nobody had an answer runner up mvp like 5 years straight had his skills are undeniable people will look back and appreciate
@thanx01
Жыл бұрын
nobody had an answer cuz literally half his points came at the foul line. all he did was run into people, snap his head back, act hurt, stick his arms straight out in front of him to draw fouls. sure he made some baskets but he is forever tainted by what a clown he was when trying to draw fouls. only people who like the guy are houston fans everyone else thought he was an idiot.
@qishengzhang6109
4 ай бұрын
@@thanx01 u can't deny he is one of the best player, but the way he got the foul was too ugly, and it makes the nba so bad to watch compare to the game 15 years ago
As a Warriors fan, this guy was even more intimating to play against than LeBron
@auc2.0
Жыл бұрын
Lies.
@YSL_OSO
Жыл бұрын
Cap how was he more intimidating but never beat them and Bron did make it make sense and I'm a harden and Bron fan let's be honest here
@theo7044
Жыл бұрын
@@YSL_OSO because after 2016 him and his team were better? Makes perfect sense lol. 3 years in a row that was the best team that the warriors had to play in the playoffs. Cant tell if you 2 are just casuals or stupid.
@venom8182
Жыл бұрын
Cuz Kyrie would hit the daggers not bron
@sehansamaragunarathna1705
Жыл бұрын
@@YSL_OSO he beat them multiple times literally by himself
Still waiting on the 18-19 rockets in 2k
@Hicko
Жыл бұрын
facts! james harden used to be my favourite player to use on 2k id just call iso with him everytime it was so fun
@stretch3744
Жыл бұрын
2018 rockets team was better
For me the one at 5:28 is the craziest. It just looks epic. Steps backs, shoots over two opponents who both foul him. All three players end up crashing tI the floor. Just a wild sequence
@Souleyman-iz4le
Жыл бұрын
His legs bro 😢
Smoothest gather ever
Houston James was a different breed 30+ points and 9+ assists for 3 years straight
Honestly probably the best point guard season i’ve ever seen
@brandonperez5697
Ай бұрын
He’s a shooting guard
I feel like while Dantoni unlocked James he also limited him to a certain extent..James abandoned the mid range game at his peak which could’ve unlocked even another level to his game..I also thought as he progressed he would’ve used his size to be a threat in the low-mid post player..he would’ve eaten guards alive down there..even though he was nothing short of amazing he could’ve been so much more..which is WILD to even say
@bigtittie7295
Жыл бұрын
Hardens playmaking thrived under Mike tho, he became the insane playmaker and passer when Dantoni got there, he became a pick and roll god
That little back step he does is so effective
@randmiller88
Жыл бұрын
*illegal
in 6:02 knowing what happened before that play is even better
The most under appreciated player of ALL TIME
@KVNAN
Жыл бұрын
Thank you !!
@thanx01
Жыл бұрын
you mean the most over rated. you guys forget that mostly what he did was run into people to draw fouls
@DanielOrtega-kr2ci
Жыл бұрын
@@thanx01 if that's how you remember it I guess.
Us rockets fans were blessed to have Witness harden play for this team he brought us so far but we could never put the cherry on top I look back at the good memories of harden he will always have a special place in my heart for what he did for us
Underrated in-game dunker up until the hammy injury
Sad that people will remember him poorly. He’s the 4th best SG ever, and his prime coincided with one of the great dynasties ever and just couldn’t get past them.
@SJ-di5zu
Жыл бұрын
No they won’t. Every great player gets a ton of hate, then retires and everyone loves them.
@ben8407
Жыл бұрын
I’d say he’s got an argument for 3rd, things would be much different if the broken ass warriors team from top to bottom wasn’t around and weren’t favored by the refs with all of their god damn illegal screens and dirty play
@mildchaos6037
Жыл бұрын
@@ben8407 no joke, in my personal opinion, I would have him at 3rd but didn’t want the Wade crowd to hang up on me in a Harden appreciation post lol Harden just the better all around player with the better prime
@ben8407
Жыл бұрын
@@mildchaos6037 dwade is right up there bc his defense was amazing but people forget how dirty of a player he was and he was nowhere near the scorer james was lol also facilitator
@mildchaos6037
Жыл бұрын
@@ben8407 defense and the chips are the difference but they never played a team of GSW caliber. Harden is the better shooter, passer, scorer, ball handler and rebounder. Also I think Harden had a couple down seasons of bad defense but he is criminally underrated on that side of the floor. Not on Wades level though
"It's easy, just take it one step at a time" James Harden
that shot against GS will forever be my favorite memory of him in Houston. My god.
Hurts knowing we’ll never see harden play at this level again.
Wasn’t ever a rockets fan but I do miss the days when harden was balling out 💯 2018 was the last year I really remember watching him hoop
forever the best player i have ever seen and no one can change my mind
so smooth i can see that all the day
So good man
i watched rockets games every night all throughout high school, so glad i got to see harden in his best years and i truly hope he is able to gain a championship
That last one is cold……. Wesley Johnson retired after that one 🤣
@kingkilla192009
Жыл бұрын
Man he really did too lmao. He finished put the season on 2 other teams that year and that was it for him.
Step back com falta, quando eu via essa jogada dele, pirava. Sinto falta desse estilo fodastico, grande jogador
It's a good thing he's not in this kind of form anymore, we wouldn't have many guards in the league left the way this man was ending careers left and right
Those step back 3s are actually other worldly
This guy was so fun to watch
Gave gs crazy work
Man was literally unguardable for almost 3 seasons
He really is the stepback king
@cloudwalker9572
Жыл бұрын
He travels on them. Even by the NBA gather step rule at 6:30 it's a travel. He is a nasty offensive player though.
@yahudahbenyishrael3939
Жыл бұрын
@@cloudwalker9572 AI carries the ball Ja mordant Carries the ball Joel embiid always at the FT line .... what do you have to say about these guys then 🤦🏾♂️
@yahudahbenyishrael3939
Жыл бұрын
@@cloudwalker9572 morant *
The greatest to ever exist
Reason why he's my fav player of oat
I miss that aggressiveness, that explosion. The James Harden of today is very different. More articulate. I'm his fan.
Dat boy COLD BLOODED WIT IT
The step back gather jumper, was invented by this dude
I miss this era T_T
built different 🐐🐐💯💯 miss that Harden, but now in Philly he is still fantastic baller 🫶🏻💯
He’s back
As much as i love how competitive and balanced the NBA is now - we take for granted the years of Cavs/Warriors rivalry, OKC Russ, Unstoppable Harden etc...
@holdmyweight3597
Жыл бұрын
Yep, 2016-2019 were great years
If harden had a ring he would be looked at so differently
I've never seen anybody score more effortlessly than prime Melo and prime Harden
Prime harden was such an entertaining player, u can hate on him for the foul baiting and shooting a bunch of shots every night but the guy effortlessly scored while at the same time getting his teammates some points as well
He's back.
Hes back now!!😈
Did it in the “no permitter defense allowed whatsoever era” 2016-2021 but still impressive.
His drops was so smooth
i was waiting for that and 1 on pg and bev lmao
He was the warriors kryptonite, he was killin them boys
@geckogeico2212
Жыл бұрын
@@extinguishidiots9965 watch the video, Harden hits the game winner
Bro really had a vendetta against Ricky Rubio 😂😂😂 but Harden is definitely underappreciated
Cold blooded! 🔥 I think the problem was, he was able to be a leader in rockets but had lack of team plays. He was able to win lots of games and get into playoffs but not winning for a championship, or maybe, if he stayed loyal for the rockets and improve the plays especially with the younger players like Dirk and Kobe did with mavs and lakers, maybe, there could've been a chance they would win a championship, atleast once or more, but whoever he is now, he's still one of the best, clutch player and the step back is still special from him 👌🔥 Amazing video Hicko! Keep it up 🔥
@SuperRainbowpoop
Жыл бұрын
you dont have a clue what you are talking about lmao, this is utter nonsense and barely coherent to begin with, get off the crack pipe kid
that show on pat bev and pg has to one of the craziest shots ever made
Broo that clip with pg and pat will always be top tier🫣
Boy stay cooking Rubio😂
36 ppg 60% ts. 8+ assists. we'll never see anything like it again.
Wesley Johnson is still stumbling to this day on from that crossover step back 🥲😭😭
The Houston - Golden State rivalry was absolutely electric…Hope there are some healthy interconference rivalries between the upcoming faces of the league
Man i wish this dude didnt fold in the most important moments of the playoffs. His game was so smooth and his arsenal of moves very effective
Draymond Green and the hame winner against the warriors was the funniest part 😂😂😂😂😂
It’s crazy to me that just a few years ago with a few less injuries this was him. Now he’s like a totally different player, Feel like Kobe saying he’ll never win a championship like that stuck and effected him low key. Even if he’s in Philly on Joel’s team, they could really use this kinda player every night. Buddy was unguardable 💯
@felix3033
Жыл бұрын
He was beyond elite 1v1 but that play style was never winning a championship.
@holdmyweight3597
Жыл бұрын
I mean they did come close in 2018
The best, my favorite All Time. Love you James
This my fav player ever he did all he can and he couldnt get the chip in H Town but he did all he can his team would never perform to his standard its sad man
Hes back
all those highlights for nuthin
2:28 when you tap that toggle button too hard and reach on 2k and your opponent just has an open lane
Flamethrower!! 🔥 🔥
I miss Rockets Harden so much man those battles with GSW in the playoffs were legendary!
Best crossover of the modern era.
The pat Beverly knee buckle kills me 😂
Prime Harden was one of the best players ever. It’s just a shame GSW existed at the same time.
He perfected the travel
Man as a rockets fan I miss these days so much, always thought he would be a rocket forever but Tillman had to fuck everything up
The 4 point play on Beverly AND George....WOW!