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)

[torocan]

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)

Sorry, but that argument holds no water.

If 95% of the teams will pay him max, then the argument is settled.

In an imaginary world, teacher's get paid more than basketball players and actors.

In the real world, teachers fight to fill their gas tanks while athletes and actors ride around on G6's.

Is he worth $15M? $15M says that he is. And that's all that counts when you're trying to secure a player.

[Heediot]

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)

Kobe is worth it for the revenue he generates.

Dwight, Paul, Durant, and James for sure. I would say Wade also.

[Giraffes Rule]

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

[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?

[Baller1]

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]

60/4=15

I was including other incentives i.e play-offs

[Baller1]

I was including other incentives i.e play-offs

Oh, okay.

[sep11ie]

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?

Nice math fail... And thread fail... And life fail...

[dnewguy]

Nice math fail... And thread fail... And life fail...

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[Baller1]

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]

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.