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- Posted on: Sun, 02/17/2013 - 1:03pm #46621
lakeshow22Participantcan someone breakdown the differences and similarities in Eric Gordon and James Harden game. After Kobe and Wade get a little older Harden and Gordon should be the best 2 guards in the league.
Better Scorer
Better Shooter
Better Passer
Better Defender
Better Athlete
Better Clutch Player
Better at getting to the rim
Better Overall?
0 - Posted on: Sun, 02/17/2013 - 1:07pm #748506
Tongue-Out-Like-23ParticipantTo be honest, aside from athlete, I think James Harden takes the cake in each category. Obviously I’m a little biased here but I think it’s no contest.
Not a knock on Gordon but I just think Harden has and is improving so much. Not to mention, dude is shooting 10 free-throws a game this season
0- Posted on: Sun, 02/17/2013 - 1:08pm #748508
alingeParticipant100% agree and I might put them as equal as an athlete. A fair argument could be made James Harden is the best shooting guard in the league this year certainly top 3.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 02/17/2013 - 1:24pm #748513
lakeshow22Participantlol Harden takes every category aside from athlete? Gordon is the better shooter and MUCH better defender.
0- Posted on: Sun, 02/17/2013 - 1:34pm #748518
alingeParticipantWatch them play and Gordon is certainly not the much better defender, Harden has great defensive instincts and can guard the 1 and 2. Also shooting abilities is much closer, as a clippers fan Gordon is nowhere near a good shooter as people think, he is inconsistent as heck.
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- Posted on: Sun, 02/17/2013 - 1:10pm #748507
Chilbert arenasParticipantBetter scorer: Harden, he’s much better at using angles to his advantage and more creative
Better shooter: Gordon
Better Passer: Harden, it’s actually closer than some might think but he’s so much more creative and is a more natural passer
Better defender: Gordon, the guy is build like a truck and has long long arms which make up for his height
Better athlete: Push, I really can’t decide because they’re both so deceptivley athletic. But Gordon did have a 40 inch vert in combine
Better clutch player: Harden, go watch the western confrence finals last year against Spurs
Better at getting to the rim: Harden, his foot work and euro step are 2nd to none
Better overall: two years ago I would have said Gordon but now I have to say Harden0 - Posted on: Sun, 02/17/2013 - 1:39pm #748520
R-Dot-13ParticipantBetter Scorer: Harden
Better Shooter: Gordon, slightly.
Better Passer: Harden, by a lot.
Better Defender: Gordon
Better Athlete: Gordon, Harden is very deceptively athletic though.
Better Clutch Player: Harden
Better at getting to the rim: Harden, awesome footwork.
Better Overall? Harden
0 - Posted on: Sun, 02/17/2013 - 1:56pm #748526
r377ParticipantHere is another important cat:
Games played (staying healthy / injury free) +1 Harden
0 - Posted on: Sun, 02/17/2013 - 6:06pm #748610
IndianaBasketballParticipantJames Harden has moved ahead of Eric Gordon, mainly due to the fact that Gordon has been traded to a young rebuilding team and he’s working himself back from a knee injury.
Scoring – I’d go with Harden, but it’s close. He has more size, plus he has a better mid-range game. Gordon’s mid-range game is still developing, so he’s still either a long jumper or a drive to the rim.
Shooting – Gordon, but it’s close. Neither guy is an elite level shooter.
Passing – Harden has developed quicker as a playmaker. Gordon missing on court playing time has hurt his progress, which sucks because he was really showing progress his last season with the Clippers.
Defender – Gordon is a much better on ball defender, but both players fall asleep playing off of the ball.
Athlete – Gordon, despite the fact he’s still working his way back from a knee injury. The difference is Gordon’s first step quickness and explosiveness.
Clutch – Push. Both guys don’t shy away from shots when the game is on the line and can close out a game.
Getting to the Rim – Push. Both players can get to the rim, but they do it differently. I just think Harden is more crafty drawing fouls.
Overall – Harden. First, he’s been able to stay healthy. I think he’s a more complete player offensively at this point, especially considering he’s developing faster as a playmaker. He’s also a better rebounder.
Harden is better for now, but I think Gordon can close the gap if he can get and STAY healthy.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 02/17/2013 - 6:09pm #748612
JNixonParticipantBetter Scorer: Harden
Better Shooter: Gordon
Better Passer: Harden
Better Defender: Harden
Better Athlete: Gordon
Better Clutch Player: Harden
Better at getting to the rim: Harden
Better Overall? Harden
0 - Posted on: Sun, 02/17/2013 - 7:47pm #748655
laarethekingsParticipantHow are we even talking about Gordon? The guy can’t play 40 games in a season .
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