Harden's deficiencies and proficiencies…
For 1, I actually like Harden. Being the franchise player for this team. He seems to handle it well media wise, and on the court.. sometimes. Seems like a genuinely nice guy. Being a star of a team has many different aspects to cover …
Proficiencies and what he does well…:
1. He's a game changer: His skill set is just as diverse as a lot of other superstars but I don't consider him a superstar just yet.
2. Leadership: He rally's the troops, he takes control when needed. He takes responsibility for scoring when the team needs it most.
3. Accountability: I see him yell at players when needed holding THEM responsible.
Deficiencies and what he doesn't do well…:
1. He's a game changer: Being a game changer on the offense doesn't surprise me, I want to see more GAME CHANGING DEFENSE that he so called "worked on" in the summer time that surprises me. The worst part of it is that Mchale does not hold him accountable, and Harden HIMSELF doesn't hold HIMSELF accountable.
Example: Postgame interview 'WE didn't play good defense" .. meaning his lackluster self didn't play good defense. His teammate after hitting 9 3 pointers in Philly… "I had the worst defensive game" even after scoring 34 points and losing in overtime (yeah that Asian guy)
2. Leadership: Being a good scorer when the team needs points is a priority of a player that has a "game changing" skill set. A franchise player. BUT being so young, he has to learn that being a REAL LEADER is making your teammates better, knowing when to let others make a play, knowing when to get it to this player or that player when he's hot. Thinking "I need to get this guy going before myself because I know I'll get it going in crunch time" Harden does TRY but I think his youth and lack of experience being a LEADER shows more then anything. Quotes from Parsons does not come without thought, or without reasoning. He said what he said for a REASON. In due time, I think he can be THAT LEADER you need him to be.
3. Accountability: I said he holds his teammates responsible, but once again...now how about holding YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE. As a franchise player, you have to KNOW what your responsible for, and what to push under the rug. Being frustrated yelling at teammates because they didn't give you the ball shows lack of maturity. Yelling at the coach and ignoring what he needs from him is another sign of being immature.
ALL of what I said is just my opinion, people can get mad, throw tantrums, argue with me, I'll tell you right now, I really could care less and I'll just be laughing my a** off reading your comments.
