Prime James Harden plays but they get increasingly more ridiculous
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Жыл бұрынThis video features James Harden and his best plays from his PRIME! It showcases his best dunks, jump shots and crossovers...
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@Hicko Жыл бұрын
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@karlcambridge4278 Жыл бұрын
Harden is a pure loser period he will never win a championship
@Who_Twenty Жыл бұрын
That 18’-19’ season was SPECIAL
@Hicko Жыл бұрын
yea it was crazy !
@doesnotreallymatterr Жыл бұрын
Tbh, best Rockets season was 17-18, first season with CP3 and legitimate chance to go to the finals.
@Dog-uz9hr Жыл бұрын
@@doesnotreallymatterr sadly they choked
@doesnotreallymatterr Жыл бұрын
@@Dog-uz9hr Because leadership and vision of CP3 was lacking, if only he never got injured.
@dsg7656 Жыл бұрын
@@Dog-uz9hr refs sold that game
@TheSpadre Жыл бұрын
If you looked closely, you noticed a good number of these happened in the playoffs, and many were against the GSW.
@Hicko Жыл бұрын
he played so well against the warriors if it wasn’t for the super duper mega team he would have easily made the finals a couple times
@rafaelisslaam1894 Жыл бұрын
@@Hicko also if his team wasn't injured, he would have 2 rings.
@crxssv2316 Жыл бұрын
CP3, hamstring, game 6 & 7... 27 missed 3's game 7... Lost by 12... Still haunts me.
@crxssv2316 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSpadre it mattered maaaan
@nathanbradley2979 Жыл бұрын
@@Hicko he joined a better super team and lost lol
@wholepenatraitor5483 Жыл бұрын
As a diehard Rockets fan, Harden still has a place in my heart even with how things ended. He made us relevant and gave us some great moments and performances. Just couldn’t quite get over the hump😔
@HOU1996 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we had to face the greatest NBA team ever assembled just to reach the finals.
@ahhh7878 Жыл бұрын
Houston would have won in 2018 if Cp3 wasnt injured
@lapirazo6461 Жыл бұрын
@@ahhh7878 2019 without KD and yet here we go again with "If Harden just took a breakfast we wouldve won"
@carlossteven320 Жыл бұрын
@@lapirazo6461 THe 2019 team was drastically different than the 2018. New owner, less versatile wings, cp3 looked washed that season after his hamstring injury
@nothinginhiding Жыл бұрын
The hump was arguably the greatest team in NBA history. And he contended with those dudes, it’s a great story to me with not a perfect ending
@HellusRaizen Жыл бұрын
For a guy who rarely dunks,this guy has the nastiest dunks ever
@Hicko Жыл бұрын
facts he just Yams them down every now and then
@ben8407 Жыл бұрын
Quality over quantity
@Trenacetate43 Жыл бұрын
It is just mostly one handed dunks off one feet tho, not much variation
@felix3033 Жыл бұрын
Reaching with that comment
@shhs1227 Жыл бұрын
@@Trenacetate43 he dunks so rarely it doesn't matter. the one he does is nasty as fuck when he decides to go for it
@creed806 Жыл бұрын
As a warrior fan this guy used to make me lose my voice screaming at the tv because he was torching us and there was nothing we could do to stop him.
@wholepenatraitor5483 Жыл бұрын
As a rockets fan, KD, Steph and Klay collectively made me scream at my TV. Mfs just hitting everything sometimes😅
@matthewvaughan8192 Жыл бұрын
At least now you know how everyone else feels just watching 3s get chucked over their heads
@MrJeChou Жыл бұрын
Watching him almost single handedly beat one of the best teams ever assembled was something else. As a neutral, ("kinda" warriors fan, live in the bay area) it was pretty spectacular.
@trippinatormachine Жыл бұрын
@@MrJeChou and they would have won in 2018 too if the team decided not to jack up threes in game 7.
@danbobway5656 Жыл бұрын
@@trippinatormachine it was mainly Ariza, bruh went 0-12 on wide open shots.....that's damn near half the misses by himself....
@fixyourteeth4409 Жыл бұрын
That step back on Kyrie and Tatum randomly replays in my brain daily ever since I seen that shit live, madness 😂
@Hicko Жыл бұрын
That jumpshot was so pure
@rafaelisslaam1894 Жыл бұрын
lmao, nigga single handedly was beating a team with 4 all stars in their prime lmao but people knocks him for not getting a chip which isn't his fault. Twice he was going to win, his team got injured so he lost but still put up great numbers. he's a top 25 player of all time.
@Hicko Жыл бұрын
I agree. harden and lebron both just were unlucky to have had to play against the most stacked bullshit team of all time
@jakeboynton Жыл бұрын
I think harden is the most unappreciated player of all time possibly, and I say that after multiple years of him being my least favorite player due to his on court antics and his inconsistency, as well as some rivalry feeling games against my celtics.
@rafaelisslaam1894 Жыл бұрын
@@jakeboynton ya he is. Hopefully Sixers gets it together cuz he looks good this year.
@adamfeliciano6321 Жыл бұрын
@Hicko that’s just nonsense. It was a 2-2 series with a half to play Houston up one and KD hurt…he had cp3 and still lost the game and then game 6? 2015? Spurs with no Kawhi? Come on now. Loved the highlights tho he’s a top 10 2 guard ever
@christian3024 Жыл бұрын
@@adamfeliciano6321 top 4*
@akooma4675 Жыл бұрын
As a lifelong Rockets fan, it was an honour to have Harden during his best years. We didn't win anything, but he kept the dream alive year after year. Wishing him the best in Philly
@youtubeshypocrisy Жыл бұрын
James harden is the reason y’all didn’t win anything lmao 😂
@hitmanhitman768 Жыл бұрын
@@youtubeshypocrisy nah golden state’s dynasty was harden was a monster fr
@youtubeshypocrisy Жыл бұрын
@@hitmanhitman768 I remember it was James harden missing 20 3s in a row in game 7 🤣🤣🤣
@thesnipingspider3852 Жыл бұрын
@@youtubeshypocrisy not him the team collectively. Shit was brutal
@youtubeshypocrisy Жыл бұрын
@@thesnipingspider3852 pshhhhhh harden took the most shots! Everyone else was just following his lead lol
@SJ-di5zu Жыл бұрын
That 3 against Golden State in OT will always be my favorite. The refs did everything they could to give the Warriors that game, but Harden made sure the right team won
@Wolf-xw2lq Жыл бұрын
As a wise man once said: "ball don't lie."
@backendkid8385 Жыл бұрын
No cap 💯
@lu502k Жыл бұрын
thank you man. his biggest i’m him moment. watched that game live and it was so scripted against the rockets. even way before that out of bounce call in OT. i think someone even made a video about that game and it got millions of views
@superscience4817 Жыл бұрын
@@lu502k KD saved the ball while he's obviously out of bounds. 😆 Then Curry made a jumper that's why they had the lead. Then Harden to the rescue. 🚀
@Darth_Pain Жыл бұрын
The goat
@supremegreens707 Жыл бұрын
prime harden was different
@deetheoriginal3117 Жыл бұрын
AI better 💀
@deetheoriginal3117 Жыл бұрын
@Mo a what's your top 5 shooting guards of all time
@deetheoriginal3117 Жыл бұрын
@Mo a West not a SG Wade locked in at 3
@deetheoriginal3117 Жыл бұрын
@Mo a He's mainly played PG tho
@deetheoriginal3117 Жыл бұрын
@Mo aHe's basically a combo guard he played more PG imo bc he only played SG for 2 years tho
@captainavery2091 Жыл бұрын
Harden was such a badass in Houston, a scorching offensive player. When I grow older and tell my kids about the days of the NBA they werent able to witness like Kobe, Duncan, Bron, Curry, etc, Harden's name will be there too, what a player.
@Biobro Жыл бұрын
Man Harden was the best player in the NBA from 2017-2019 arguably the best offensive player ever during his prime. Hopefully he can find his scoring abilities back. He took a super team to 6 games two or three (I don’t remember)years in a row while LeBron got swept. They both had little help
@SuckaFree-zq9rh Жыл бұрын
Facts
@Biobro Жыл бұрын
@@Letthat forreal
@shtickeh9715 6 ай бұрын
Dude is overrated garbage. He travels and gets most of his points from free throws
@frantzfanon7621 2 ай бұрын
He's definitely the most talented offensive player I've ever seen
@wavyc253 Жыл бұрын
I think people forgot how good prime harden was🔥🔥🔥he was dangerous 🥶🥶
@Eat_My_Shortz Жыл бұрын
You can tell every play against Draymond was so personal lol
@strawberrysherbet9679 Жыл бұрын
Lol they were going at it 😂
@ehoua Жыл бұрын
Prime Harden is a top 5 scorer of all time
@Hicko Жыл бұрын
yep 100%
@lequartermilereyler3375 Жыл бұрын
Top 1 scorer of all time. In his prime he leads the league in points, assists, appearances and is 2nd in 3pts made.
@sliqvic Жыл бұрын
Don't forget he's one of the worst defenders of all time, too.
@jjack3186 Жыл бұрын
@@sliqvic don’t forget he’s top 4 all time to ever play his position
@sliqvic Жыл бұрын
@@jjack3186 the SG/PG position? Hell no.
@user-jd4wu9mq8n 3 ай бұрын
I’m legit crying watching this highlights. James Harden is an absolute icon!
@powerinvolved-di3vl2yd6q Жыл бұрын
That shot where Beverly and Paul George fell is the greatest in your face shot in nba history
@sydguitar99 Жыл бұрын
And people say he doesn't perform in the playoffs when he was averaging 30+ ppg against the Prime Warriors with one of the best defenses in league history
@blazilfrazil2 Жыл бұрын
James Harden shattering Wesley Johnson's ankles and then staring him down is my favorite basketball clip ever
@wylan3322 Жыл бұрын
people do not realize how special his prime was... nearly beat the god squad warriors. legend in my eyes
@holdmyweight3597 Жыл бұрын
“Nearly” isn’t good enough. He flat out choked in that 2018 wcf gm7
@MrNiceGuy1818 3 ай бұрын
@@holdmyweight3597bro the whole team missen 27 3s in a row . The team lost by 9 or something . If they just hit some of them they going for the chip
@JiggaMan1297 4 ай бұрын
I’m a casual basketball fan but I can say he got me into basketball. Everybody says it’s ugly but for me as a newcomer it was such a joy to watch. What a time to be alive.
@jodyebeard641 Жыл бұрын
Houston James was a different breed 30+ points and 9+ assists for 3 years straight
@overaxel9498 Жыл бұрын
That shot on Beverly brings tears to my eyes shit was beautiful
@So_3107 Жыл бұрын
Sharengan Harden was one my favorite moments. That 3 over Iguodala in a live or die game was sensational. Clutch asf in this game
@chiaveli 4 ай бұрын
Honestly probably the best point guard season i’ve ever seen
@brandonperez5697 2 ай бұрын
He’s a shooting guard
@maximillianford9301 Жыл бұрын
Genuinely one of the most unstoppable scorers in the league's history at his peak. Wasn't particularly fast in terms of his driving ability, but was lightning quick with his hands and had as pure a shot as you ever saw. Awesome
@marks5625 7 ай бұрын
Unstoppable because he travels and carries
@yangadam8801 6 ай бұрын
Nah, before Iverson's crossover, what do you guys say about plaming in basketball? This guy really innovated this game with his step back. I don't know why you all don't appreciate this guy when his prime at an average of 36 points per game, that's ridiculous. Even without his free throws he still could have won the scoring title back in 2018. Maybe y'all just jealous because you can't make what this man made in the past. Can you list any teams that could even compete with the GSW back in 2018 except James Harden and his Rockets? None. Also, you guys are double standards on his moves with other players. Why don't you judge on Giannis's layups with almost travel every game, Lebron also does it every game. Trae Young and Tatum etc. @@marks5625
@yungestpunk Жыл бұрын
always gonna be my favorite player , talent is almost unmatched
@NewAgeSlaves Жыл бұрын
People say what they want but this dude had one of the greatest runs in nba scoring history in terms of scoring it was like scored he 30 or 40 peice every other game and nobody had an answer runner up mvp like 5 years straight had his skills are undeniable people will look back and appreciate
@thanx01 Жыл бұрын
nobody had an answer cuz literally half his points came at the foul line. all he did was run into people, snap his head back, act hurt, stick his arms straight out in front of him to draw fouls. sure he made some baskets but he is forever tainted by what a clown he was when trying to draw fouls. only people who like the guy are houston fans everyone else thought he was an idiot.
@qishengzhang6109 4 ай бұрын
@@thanx01 u can't deny he is one of the best player, but the way he got the foul was too ugly, and it makes the nba so bad to watch compare to the game 15 years ago
@willdouglas6554 Жыл бұрын
As a Warriors fan, this guy was even more intimating to play against than LeBron
@auc2.0 Жыл бұрын
Lies.
@YSL_OSO Жыл бұрын
Cap how was he more intimidating but never beat them and Bron did make it make sense and I'm a harden and Bron fan let's be honest here
@theo7044 Жыл бұрын
@@YSL_OSO because after 2016 him and his team were better? Makes perfect sense lol. 3 years in a row that was the best team that the warriors had to play in the playoffs. Cant tell if you 2 are just casuals or stupid.
@venom8182 Жыл бұрын
Cuz Kyrie would hit the daggers not bron
@sehansamaragunarathna1705 Жыл бұрын
@@YSL_OSO he beat them multiple times literally by himself
@A2Wealthy Жыл бұрын
I feel like while Dantoni unlocked James he also limited him to a certain extent..James abandoned the mid range game at his peak which could’ve unlocked even another level to his game..I also thought as he progressed he would’ve used his size to be a threat in the low-mid post player..he would’ve eaten guards alive down there..even though he was nothing short of amazing he could’ve been so much more..which is WILD to even say
@bigtittie7295 Жыл бұрын
Hardens playmaking thrived under Mike tho, he became the insane playmaker and passer when Dantoni got there, he became a pick and roll god
@TheSpadre Жыл бұрын
My favorite was when P. Bev and PG3 both fouled him on a made 3.
@Hicko Жыл бұрын
same that was crazy
@MajiMagic Жыл бұрын
And pissed me off right after when Russ threw that game...
@TheSpadre Жыл бұрын
@@MajiMagic Russ has become a dumpster fire, starting with his time in Houston. It is sad to watch.
@thesnipingspider3852 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSpadre but Russ is the second or third highest paid player in the league somehow more than bron. A dude that trash shouldn’t be getting paid 47 million
@dequanadams8107 Жыл бұрын
@@MajiMagic but Russ made up that next game against dropping them 41
@_the26er Жыл бұрын
Still waiting on the 18-19 rockets in 2k
@Hicko Жыл бұрын
facts! james harden used to be my favourite player to use on 2k id just call iso with him everytime it was so fun
@stretch3744 Жыл бұрын
2018 rockets team was better
@mildchaos6037 Жыл бұрын
Sad that people will remember him poorly. He’s the 4th best SG ever, and his prime coincided with one of the great dynasties ever and just couldn’t get past them.
@SJ-di5zu Жыл бұрын
No they won’t. Every great player gets a ton of hate, then retires and everyone loves them.
@ben8407 Жыл бұрын
I’d say he’s got an argument for 3rd, things would be much different if the broken ass warriors team from top to bottom wasn’t around and weren’t favored by the refs with all of their god damn illegal screens and dirty play
@mildchaos6037 Жыл бұрын
@@ben8407 no joke, in my personal opinion, I would have him at 3rd but didn’t want the Wade crowd to hang up on me in a Harden appreciation post lol Harden just the better all around player with the better prime
@ben8407 Жыл бұрын
@@mildchaos6037 dwade is right up there bc his defense was amazing but people forget how dirty of a player he was and he was nowhere near the scorer james was lol also facilitator
@mildchaos6037 Жыл бұрын
@@ben8407 defense and the chips are the difference but they never played a team of GSW caliber. Harden is the better shooter, passer, scorer, ball handler and rebounder. Also I think Harden had a couple down seasons of bad defense but he is criminally underrated on that side of the floor. Not on Wades level though
@grapeeggplant3863 Жыл бұрын
That little back step he does is so effective
@randmiller88 Жыл бұрын
*illegal
@thraxkylo9712 Жыл бұрын
The most under appreciated player of ALL TIME
@KVNAN Жыл бұрын
Thank you !!
@thanx01 Жыл бұрын
you mean the most over rated. you guys forget that mostly what he did was run into people to draw fouls
@DanielOrtega-kr2ci Жыл бұрын
@@thanx01 if that's how you remember it I guess.
@stevendurick9441 Жыл бұрын
For me the one at 5:28 is the craziest. It just looks epic. Steps backs, shoots over two opponents who both foul him. All three players end up crashing tI the floor. Just a wild sequence
@Souleyman-iz4le Жыл бұрын
His legs bro 😢
@peacebestill2653 Жыл бұрын
Smoothest gather ever
@Hay_den2005 Жыл бұрын
Us rockets fans were blessed to have Witness harden play for this team he brought us so far but we could never put the cherry on top I look back at the good memories of harden he will always have a special place in my heart for what he did for us
@froobroo1961 Жыл бұрын
in 6:02 knowing what happened before that play is even better
@totortotor4592 Жыл бұрын
so smooth i can see that all the day
@serdominater0363 Жыл бұрын
Hurts knowing we’ll never see harden play at this level again.
@yag2310 Жыл бұрын
So good man
@legoatjames2940 Жыл бұрын
that shot against GS will forever be my favorite memory of him in Houston. My god.
@Hicko Жыл бұрын
check out this video next🔥 Steph Curry shots but they get increasingly deeper: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g898i7yZ3s2xd4k.html
@gustavoodysseytrance4ever706 Жыл бұрын
"It's easy, just take it one step at a time" James Harden
@nickfowler547 Жыл бұрын
Underrated in-game dunker up until the hammy injury
@troyherbert6755 Жыл бұрын
Gave gs crazy work
@breese2825 Жыл бұрын
This guy was so fun to watch
@HTXLemarc Жыл бұрын
i watched rockets games every night all throughout high school, so glad i got to see harden in his best years and i truly hope he is able to gain a championship
@psychicghosty8616 Жыл бұрын
He's back.
@redact2186 Жыл бұрын
He’s back
@austinglass1916 7 ай бұрын
Wasn’t ever a rockets fan but I do miss the days when harden was balling out 💯 2018 was the last year I really remember watching him hoop
@as9831 Жыл бұрын
Step back com falta, quando eu via essa jogada dele, pirava. Sinto falta desse estilo fodastico, grande jogador
@OfficialBoominBeats Жыл бұрын
That last one is cold……. Wesley Johnson retired after that one 🤣
@kingkilla192009 Жыл бұрын
Man he really did too lmao. He finished put the season on 2 other teams that year and that was it for him.
@bassreeves1838 Жыл бұрын
The greatest to ever exist
@RaulVivas11 Жыл бұрын
forever the best player i have ever seen and no one can change my mind
@risingtyrant3230 Жыл бұрын
Dat boy COLD BLOODED WIT IT
@gagealtman8547 Жыл бұрын
Those step back 3s are actually other worldly
@derrickcooper8634 5 ай бұрын
His drops was so smooth
@Savenmi 3 ай бұрын
I miss this era T_T
@elijahpatterson1507 Жыл бұрын
that show on pat bev and pg has to one of the craziest shots ever made
@ballsballsballs3617 Жыл бұрын
Prime harden was such an entertaining player, u can hate on him for the foul baiting and shooting a bunch of shots every night but the guy effortlessly scored while at the same time getting his teammates some points as well
@XeroClipz- Жыл бұрын
Broo that clip with pg and pat will always be top tier🫣
@aj2468 Жыл бұрын
Man was literally unguardable for almost 3 seasons
@amad1851 Жыл бұрын
I've never seen anybody score more effortlessly than prime Melo and prime Harden
@handlebars_69 10 ай бұрын
36 ppg 60% ts. 8+ assists. we'll never see anything like it again.
@drealboy_ 5 ай бұрын
The step back gather jumper, was invented by this dude
@chitownkidd33 Жыл бұрын
Did it in the “no permitter defense allowed whatsoever era” 2016-2021 but still impressive.
@CoolMoneyFRANK Жыл бұрын
Bro really had a vendetta against Ricky Rubio 😂😂😂 but Harden is definitely underappreciated
@realg7181 Жыл бұрын
built different 🐐🐐💯💯 miss that Harden, but now in Philly he is still fantastic baller 🫶🏻💯
@RestFunction Жыл бұрын
It's a good thing he's not in this kind of form anymore, we wouldn't have many guards in the league left the way this man was ending careers left and right
@danielmalone2380 Жыл бұрын
Boy stay cooking Rubio😂
@LiiftYourself Жыл бұрын
i was waiting for that and 1 on pg and bev lmao
@pg4685 Жыл бұрын
Hes back
@nickwood137 7 ай бұрын
The pat Beverly knee buckle kills me 😂
@donnellbennerman34 4 ай бұрын
Draymond Green and the hame winner against the warriors was the funniest part 😂😂😂😂😂
@RevoZtuns Жыл бұрын
As much as i love how competitive and balanced the NBA is now - we take for granted the years of Cavs/Warriors rivalry, OKC Russ, Unstoppable Harden etc...
@holdmyweight3597 Жыл бұрын
Yep, 2016-2019 were great years
@shepherdscott7740 Жыл бұрын
Hes back now!!😈
@amaurisales2635 Жыл бұрын
I miss that aggressiveness, that explosion. The James Harden of today is very different. More articulate. I'm his fan.
@lisandromartin4758 Жыл бұрын
all those highlights for nuthin
@MrPeanutButter907 Жыл бұрын
2:28 when you tap that toggle button too hard and reach on 2k and your opponent just has an open lane
@jh134mvp8 3 ай бұрын
Man i wish this dude didnt fold in the most important moments of the playoffs. His game was so smooth and his arsenal of moves very effective
@scottramsdell9517 3 ай бұрын
The Houston - Golden State rivalry was absolutely electric…Hope there are some healthy interconference rivalries between the upcoming faces of the league
@sargeb.cuttin6512 Жыл бұрын
The 4 point play on Beverly AND George....WOW!
@FIamboyance Жыл бұрын
That clip where he laid murray onto the hardwood and hits the long 3 all net as murray fouls him scrambling to get up is colder than dry ice
@agneuo Жыл бұрын
Reason why he's my fav player of oat
@rabbijoe316 2 ай бұрын
Best crossover of the modern era.
@jefeadonis7328 Жыл бұрын
Wesley Johnson is still stumbling to this day on from that crossover step back 🥲😭😭
@Hhhhhhyyg Жыл бұрын
If harden had a ring he would be looked at so differently
@dawtsjohnnn Жыл бұрын
that crossover on murray is the craziest sheeshhh
@cameronhaines4559 6 ай бұрын
I miss Rockets Harden so much man those battles with GSW in the playoffs were legendary!
@trevorryder9732 3 ай бұрын
Prime Harden was one of the best players ever. It’s just a shame GSW existed at the same time.
@syazwanzailani5370 Жыл бұрын
the beard and the point god... we had it that year...
@cubbynubby1565 Жыл бұрын
This my fav player ever he did all he can and he couldnt get the chip in H Town but he did all he can his team would never perform to his standard its sad man
@mattsharkey8437 Жыл бұрын
Great title run that year
@brettboaz9051 Жыл бұрын
He was the warriors kryptonite, he was killin them boys
@geckogeico2212 Жыл бұрын
@@extinguishidiots9965 watch the video, Harden hits the game winner
@iNFaunTae Жыл бұрын
now hes at his playmaking prime
@kalenwilliams5210 Жыл бұрын
Rockets harden is first ballot Hof 😂 his numbers , his highlights , even some key play off performances that unfortunately wasn’t enough to get over the hump, some of the most entertaining basketball I’ve ever seen .
@folumb Жыл бұрын
Harden cooking Kyrie is too much sauce
House of Highlights
Рет қаралды 1,1 МЛН
If you were Martínez, would you put CR7 in Portugal’s main lineup in Euro or keep him on the bench?🤔
hamid sahari
Рет қаралды 5 МЛН