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Stephen A. Smith: "FIVE Hall of Famers texted me James QUIT!"

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by heads.up, May 11, 2017.

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  1. heads.up

    heads.up Member

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    This video might deserve it's own thread. Well respected Stephen A. Smith drops a fiery rant that echos everyone's thoughts, and reveals the thoughts of several hall of famers watching the game.
     
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  2. FTW Rockets FTW

    FTW Rockets FTW Contributing Member

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    Well yeah and 100's of Clutchfans would have told him Harden QUIT if we bothered to

    I thought it was quite obvious
     
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    Stephen A Smith has defended Harden all year, I bet he regrets it now just like I do.
    I've defended him across social media all year and he puts up this shitty ass performance in the playoffs. So damn disappointed in him.

    I never expected us to beat the Warriors or even the Spurs but I expected a fight and he couldn't even do that. Flash-backs to last season.
     
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    CometsWin Breaker Breaker One Nine

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    Can't argue. That was an all-time embarrassment.
     
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    why is this guy so dramatic?
     
    #5 RocketsLegend, May 11, 2017
  6. Mr. Motiejunas

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    I think Harden has SAS on his payroll similar to Melo.
     
    #6 Mr. Motiejunas, May 11, 2017
  7. Mr. Motiejunas

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    Tmac is a Hall Of Famer :D:D:D
     
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    SAS was a defender of Harden all season. We all look like fools.

    Harden the quitter is now his legacy. I bet we would trade for Harden the "greatest defender" right now.
     
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    This is news? Of course he quit.
     
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    Pretty fair. It wasn't just some game in March or anything. It was the last game of the season. Unless it comes out that he was concussed or seriously hurt in some way, he deserves the criticism he will receive.

    I won't lie. I'm saddened. Like SAS said...this was a genuinely saddening night. It'll take a while to get over this one.

    But he's still my guy. He's still an all-time player. He treated us to one of the most brilliant seasons ever. Proud he's a Rocket. Those who are not...well so be it.
     
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    Best thing about this game is that James Harden has been officially exposed as a quitter, choker and loser. No more excuses.
     
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    I generally agree, but the bolded is questionable to say the least
     
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    harden always makes his defenders look stupid eventually.
     
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    [​IMG]

    All-time great turnover leader.
     
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    As a fan of this team this loss is so damaging to Harden's credibility as one of the best players in the league. Harden and the Rockets will not be able to wash this stench off unless they pass round 2 of the playoffs next year or add more legitimate talent to make this team one of the heavyweight contenders for the title. That's the sad thing, we may not be able to possibly enjoy a high win regular season because we will be on edge second guessing Harden and the Rockets in the playoffs.
     
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    Tmac
    Iverson
    Shaq
    Barkley
    Kobe
     
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    Harden is done
     
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    ZERO Hall of Famers texted me "James QUIT!"

    I saw it with my own eyes.
     
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    The problem is I don't trust Harden anymore. He's done this too many times. He did it 2 years ago in Game 6 against the Clippers. Let's be honest. If Smith and Brewer don't bail the team out that night, we would've been having this same conversation back then(especially coming off 2014 when Harden really stunk up the joint vs Portland).

    He's a terrific player, but he's not a leader and he's not good enough or reliable enough to be the #1 guy on a title contender. I don't know how Morey gets another star here given our current cap situation, but the Rockets will never come close to sniffing a championship if they're counting on Harden to deliver one.
     
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  20. Rockets Rule

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    no mvp here
     
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