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Who is The Next James Harden: 6th Man to (Super)star

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Rocket River, Feb 6, 2018.

  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    Who is The Next James Harden: 6th Man to Superstar?
    Not that they will hit HARDEN level but have the potential to jump to a new level?

    Looking at the benches around the NBA

    What players out there do you think have the ability to be a steal in a Trade?

    Rocket River
     
    #1 Rocket River, Feb 6, 2018
  2. Da Man

    Da Man Contributing Member
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    James Harden is a unique case. One, he was 6th Man of the Year, which in of itself is not an indicator of superstar potential (outside of Manu Ginoboli). Two, he was selected to the Dream Team at his young age. I can't think another time that a bench player was selected to the Dream Team. Three, OKC was the perfect storm of elite, young talent that made Harden a rare exception as a bench player.
     
    #2 Da Man, Feb 6, 2018
  3. Air Langhi

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    He was no 3 overall pick. Its not like he was a typical bench player. Same with Manu he could have always started, but just did what was best for the team.
     
    #3 Air Langhi, Feb 6, 2018
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    We cut him already!!!

     
    #4 RocketsFan92, Feb 6, 2018
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    Not the 6th man comparison, but I do see some similarities between him and Donovan Mitchell. I could see Mitchell being a star, still has a ways to go on his overall playmaking ability but the scoring is there.
     
    #5 kubli9, Feb 6, 2018
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    You need to find the next Kevin Martin first.
     
    #6 peleincubus, Feb 6, 2018
  7. rockets13champs

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    No one. Closest one is Markelle Fultz
     
    #7 rockets13champs, Feb 6, 2018
  8. rockets13champs

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    Also that harden 6 man to mvp is like a once in a life time occurance
     
    #8 rockets13champs, Feb 6, 2018
  9. juanm34

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    Joe Chee
     
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  10. BigMaloe

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    Inb4 _holic says Jordan bell is the next draymond
     
    #10 BigMaloe, Feb 6, 2018
  11. Jontro

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    like non
     
    #11 Jontro, Feb 6, 2018
  12. jim1961

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    Was there a next Kobe? MJ?

    No, there wont be another James Harden.
     
    #12 jim1961, Feb 6, 2018
  13. apollo33

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    Harden was not a true bench player, they only bring him off the bench because of personnel.
     
    #13 apollo33, Feb 6, 2018
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