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re: Great article on Ibaka, Harden, and the Thunder by Zach Lowe
Posted on 5/29/14 at 4:43 pm to Matisyeezy
Posted on 5/29/14 at 4:43 pm to Matisyeezy
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I don't completely disagree, but how do you see that impairing Harden's development? If anything I'd imagine Ibaka would see less touches on the offensive end.
They would absolutely be a thinner team, and Lowe points that out.
I am of the opinion Harden has grown because the offense runs through him. OKC really needs a catch shoot guy as the main one off the bench. That's not Harden's game. They looked awesome last year with Martin in the catch and shoot guy off the bench until Westbrook went down.
And the depth is what pushed this thing over the top for Presti based on the data he had available at the time. He's a Spurs guy: they value depth. Again I'll ask: What the hell was OKC supposed to do if they maxed Harden AND kept Ibaka and couldn't win a title? You're fricked at that point and forced to deal somebody. Probably for less than they for Harden to boot.
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Posted on 5/29/14 at 4:50 pm to okietiger
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That's not Harden's game
Eh. It was a pretty good look for him when they went to the Finals. He did have a poor Finals, but he absolutely destroyed San Antonio in the WCF.
I think they chose wisely in trading Harden. But I also think Bennett is cheap. Not because of Harden, but the lack of moves to push a title contender over the top since that deal.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 6:19 pm to okietiger
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And the depth is what pushed this thing over the top for Presti based on the data he had available at the time. He's a Spurs guy: they value depth. Again I'll ask: What the hell was OKC supposed to do if they maxed Harden AND kept Ibaka and couldn't win a title? You're fricked at that point and forced to deal somebody. Probably for less than they for Harden to boot.
Nailed it, IMO. The depth does become a huge concern for that team, and to a degree they are hamstrung with 4 big contracts like they would potentially have. Good point.
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