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Stephen A. on James Harden: He is not the player he used to be! | First Take
Stephen A. Smith and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo discuss which team would have an edge in a potential 76ers-Heat matchup. #ESPN #NBA ☑️ Subscribe to ESPN+: 📱Get the ESPN App: 🏀 Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: ☑️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: ☑️Watch ESPN on YouTube TV:
KSI Sniipez
April 20, 2022 at 12:05 pm
Harden gonna have to go off cause the Heat’s defense is insane thier going to full press Maxey & Embiid & they still lock up the roll players, just watch their defense on Trae Young
Rahbaby17
April 20, 2022 at 2:06 pm
It’s the hawks . They have no where as many weapons as sixers you clown
Izzy Lozada
April 20, 2022 at 12:05 pm
If James goes back to taking 20+ shots a game people will call him a ball hog if he gets 12-15 ast he’s washed 🤣🤣
Darian Lomax
April 20, 2022 at 1:50 pm
Facts harden can’t win in the nba or with analysts 🤣🤷♂️
Aiden E. Nguyen
April 20, 2022 at 2:39 pm
Problem is not that Harden is scoring less. Problem is that Harden is scoring less, while being wayyy less efficient and turning over the ball at his normal rate. Factor in the defense and Yes, He’s not the same Harden…
lintlickers
April 20, 2022 at 4:16 pm
@Aiden E. Nguyen hard to get in rhythm while only taking like 12 shots a game instead of his usual 25 to 30 lol….
Aiden E. Nguyen
April 20, 2022 at 10:17 pm
@lintlickers Well, maybe. But you also have to concede that even at 25 shots per game, his best percentage was what? 43% FG?… Now he’s struggling to shoot over 41% FG… But the defense and turnovers are still a huge flaw
lintlickers
April 20, 2022 at 11:14 pm
@Aiden E. Nguyen you also, gotta factor in that the way the game is played and called has changed these last 2 – 3 years, he’d average like 30 right now if he still got officiated the way he did in years prior before they changed the way they call fouls, regardless hardens impact is huge and can really lead a team and get them going and while he’s on the bench he gets our guys motivated and going, he’s coaching most of the. Time he’s on the bench lol, he did tonight as well, he had a lot of knowledge of the game and skills that he can show the young guys, he already showed embiid some tricks and tips.
Refund HD
April 20, 2022 at 12:05 pm
Heats halfcourt offense is incredibly flawed, they can slow some of what Sixers offense is down but its completely different than playing the Hawks. Sixers have alot of weapons, would say that Heat are at a disadvantage in this series.
Risan
April 20, 2022 at 1:01 pm
Bam can’t guard Embiid lol Embiid gon torch him
focused
April 20, 2022 at 3:19 pm
@Risan nobody can guard embiid
Benjamin Horsley
April 20, 2022 at 5:38 pm
Embiid can get his points playing Miami but like I said one person not beating Miami Heat. I don’t care what the national media says.
Refund HD
April 20, 2022 at 12:07 pm
Through 2 games Joel, Tobias, Maxey and Harden are averaging 100.5 ppg, for context in the regular season they still averaged 87. Heat don’t have this kind of offensive weaponry, Heat are gritty on defense but have issues scoring in a halfcourt setting. I think that Sixers can beat them and continue the trend of a #1 seed going out round 2
Ike.O
April 20, 2022 at 12:46 pm
Facts💯
Refund HD
April 20, 2022 at 12:15 pm
Think about it like this, Sixers for years had a point guard that teams sagged off in halfcourt, teama hacked and sent to the line. A pg that refused to shoot off the dribble or off the catch, in fact he stranded in the dunkers spot occupying Joels post space, he couldn’t run a pick and roll to diversify the Sixers offense so that when teams loaded up on Joel in the post they had other sources of offense. Harden is a upgrade in everyone of those areas, Sixers offense is way better because of this
Bass Dogg
April 20, 2022 at 11:54 pm
Finally, someone who understands what happening with Harden and the offense.
D WADE IS THE GOAT
April 20, 2022 at 12:16 pm
I been saying he is overrated
Никола .Бакърджиев
April 20, 2022 at 12:20 pm
this offbrand skip bayless doesnt do it for me
Carla Jenkins
April 20, 2022 at 12:25 pm
Stop coddling James. LBJ is not the same player yet he still managed another championship. It is sad that James Harden is on the same NBA top 75 team as LBJ and Kevin Durant but whenever James croaks there is always an excuse.
Davy Jones Locker
April 20, 2022 at 12:43 pm
Nah its that South Florida traffic that’s why they can’t make it to the game on time 🤧
I Make Random Videos
April 20, 2022 at 12:46 pm
ESPN looking for the next Skip Bayles. Lol
No one can out troll the great Drip Bayless!!!
Kyle Johnson
April 20, 2022 at 12:54 pm
It’s not Mike dantoni 7 sec offense
Kyle Johnson
April 20, 2022 at 12:58 pm
The way Molly closed her eyes like that…something going on ova there lmao
G B
April 20, 2022 at 1:07 pm
Molly did her best to not give that eye roll when SAS gets to talking about the “distractions” in Miami… 😂😂. Hilarious
LV Lopez
April 20, 2022 at 1:26 pm
SAS is right about Miami tho we are really bad with being on time and also too many distractions 🍑 around town too
Mr. Frost
April 20, 2022 at 1:53 pm
i love that mad dog calls him Stevie haahha
Dexter Sullen 'TRUTH'
April 20, 2022 at 2:12 pm
Harden starting to want out of Philly, THE BUCKS WAS ALWAYS HIS ORIGINAL CHOICE JOINING A ELITE SKILLED PLAYER LIKE GIANNIS THATS MOTIVATED TO WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP.
Travis Miner
April 20, 2022 at 5:42 pm
Harden has always wanted to play in golden state with shooters more lethal than himself.
Vietizy
April 20, 2022 at 2:21 pm
Well, he’s not wrong 🤔. Still, why the sudden bandwagoning with the Heat?
Lavon Hodges
April 20, 2022 at 2:51 pm
Molly’s face when SAS mentions Miami is priceless!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Stone Decatur
April 20, 2022 at 3:21 pm
Right, hilarious 😂🤣🤣.
YBL Marcc
April 20, 2022 at 2:52 pm
Stephen A right. If you watch the game James harden struggle to blow by people now it’s not about him taking shots. He just lost a step it’s harder for him to score
Its DahLeanMan
April 20, 2022 at 4:58 pm
Y’all stay disrespecting Miami 🤦♂️
ATEAMBAE
April 20, 2022 at 5:09 pm
So much hate on the 76ers‼️ I think the NBA know James Harden with The 76ers gone be a issue for the league‼️💯
Kay Sheye
April 20, 2022 at 5:27 pm
Good. 76ers are not to be liked
DwellS SoutherN
April 20, 2022 at 5:39 pm
2018 was the peak.
Antonio_11
April 20, 2022 at 6:44 pm
This show suffers any time JJ Reddick isn’t on it…. A superior basketball mind than both men on the screen
De’s home cooking
April 20, 2022 at 7:07 pm
I need to know why we talking about the next round and it barely game 2
Bass Dogg
April 20, 2022 at 11:52 pm
Yeah, and you used to have a hair line Stephen A