re: Is James Hardens biggest strength getting fouled?

Posted on 4/22/17 at 8:08 am to oleyeller

Posted by PrimeTime Money

Houston, Texas, USA

Member since Nov 2012

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Posted on 4/22/17 at 8:08 am to oleyeller

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if it wasnt for drawing fouls he would avg less than 20ppg. I have said it before, and will again. Harden would rather go out of his way to try and draw a foul than take an easy layup

If Harden didn't make a single free throw all season he'd still average just about 20 ppg.

Westbrook averages the same exact number of free throws per minute that Harden does. Per 36 they both average 10.8 attempts.

So all of you idiots that are hating on Harden but give Westbrook a pass, it's clear to see you're just hating.

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Posted by slackster

Houston

Member since Mar 2009

85489 posts

Posted on 4/22/17 at 9:27 am to PrimeTime Money

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Westbrook averages the same exact number of free throws per minute that Harden does. Per 36 they both average 10.8 attempts.

So all of you idiots that are hating on Harden but give Westbrook a pass, it's clear to see you're just hating.

We've already discussed this...

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Harden's FTr is .575 while Westbrook sports a .433. People understand why Westbrook goes to the line - he is getting fouled attacking the basket. As for Harden, he's manipulating the defense to draw a foul. It legitimately seems like his goal at times.

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And-1 opportunities this season:

Westbrook - 60 on 1941 FGAs (3.0%) and 840 FTAs (7.1%)
Harden - 29 on 1533 FGAs (1.9%) and 881 FTAs (3.3%)

It is quite obvious which players are driving and getting fouled while trying to make buckets. Harden is looking for the foul - often - and isn't even trying to make the shot when it happens.

This is perfectly legal, but no one outside of a Rockets fan is going to respect a guy who does this shite relentlessly: