James Harden worth max contract?

[dnewguy]

I am surprised at the level of praise James Harden and the Houston Rocket have been receiving post-trade; I am even more surprised how people forget that Kevin Martin is a solid player, and also a better scorer than James Harden. Now, judging by the players/draft picks Houston gave up to get Harden, the Rockets seem prepared to give him a max contract. Harden is a good player when either Durant or Westbrook is on the floor but he is terrible when neither is playing. Harden is not a franchise player, he just happened to be in a great situation where the little he contributed looked big to outsiders. I disagree with most that Houston got the better of the trade, I actually think OKC are better off now (Martin is a better scorer) and in the future (2 first round draft picks). I am confused as to the direction the Rockets are going as of late, are they rebuilding or are they just adding everyone else's seconds? They previously gave Lin a huge contract and now they trade for Harden? those two players have the potential to give up 15 turn-overs per game.

Is James Harden worth max contract?

[waveycrockett]

Look at the market value of SG's around the league. That is what determines a players worth. If you do that he is certainly worth a MAX deal. For 95% of the teams in the NBA he is def. worth a max contract.

[dnewguy]

Look at the market value of SG's around the league. That is what determines a players worth. If you do that he is certainly worth a MAX deal. For 95% of the teams in the NBA he is def. worth a max contract.

I understand the system is broken but realistically, is Harden worth that much? Well, I think one or two players in the league are actually worth max contract (Durant and Lebron)

[Giraffes Rule]

I don't think you understand what a max contract is.

[baller101200]

Martin is not a better scorer than Harden. At all.

[KnicksorBust]

1. His contract isn't a true MAX deal because of his tenure in the NBA.
2. His production offensively was among the top 5% of the player's last season.
3. In 2 years (with Wade and Kobe continuing to decline), I believe Harden will be the best shooting guard in the league.

Yes.

[dnewguy]

I don't think you understand what a max contract is.

For someone like Harden it will be around 58-60 mill for four years. That means he gets paid 20/yr. Max contract is ultimately determined by number of years in the league...need more explanation?

[baller101200]

for someone like harden it will be around 58-60 mill for four years. That means he gets paid 20/yr. Max contract is ultimately determined by number of years in the league...need more explanation?

60/4=15

[dnewguy]

1. His contract isn't a true MAX deal because of his tenure in the NBA.
2. His production offensively was among the top 5% of the player's last season.
3. In 2 years (with Wade and Kobe continuing to decline), I believe Harden will be the best shooting guard in the league.

Yes.

I disagree.

[KnicksorBust]

^^^ Care to explain. While my lights flicker on and off I could use a distraction.

[waveycrockett]

I disagree.

In 2 years who will be better than him?

I can see MAYBE MAYBE Eric Gordon IF he stays healthy (long shot).

[dnewguy]

60/4=15

I was including other incentives i.e play-offs

[baller101200]

I was including other incentives i.e play-offs

Oh, okay.

[quiksilver2491]

This is silly, of course he's a max player. He's a top 3 SG who plays both sides of the floor and is only 23, injury aside where do you go wrong with having a player like Harden locked up long term?

[dnewguy]

^^^ Care to explain. While my lights flicker on and off I could use a distraction.

By saying Harden will be the best SG iin two years, you are simply saying he's a franchise player...now tell me the potential you see in him that'll make him a franchise player? He will never be as good as Wade or Kobe.