James Harden, the core player of Houston Rockets, have got MVP(most valuable player)this year. And he has led the team to get No.1 in 2017-2018 regular season(65Win, 17Lost), which is the best standings in decades. Houston Rockets makes progress year by year, and it's definitely a strong team. However, James was not happy recently, because someone criticized he is not a leader, let alone super star. So, weather James Harden is a superstar?
let's see James Harden's personal ability at first. James has played for 9 years, and he got 23 points each game in average. James has great skills and high IQ. He plays basketball in a smart way. He has so many tricks, the most useful and famous is the European step and setp-back shoot, which made him aggressive in the court. He used to be eye-defense, and now he's got a good attitude, but defense is just a passing level.
Yes, defense is a weekness of James Harden.
How about James's leadership? I have mentioned the achievements that Houston rockets made in the 1 paragraph, But this is not James's contribution only. If Cries Paul, one of the most dominated player, didn't join in, Rockets would have been the top 5 but not No.1.
This point is clear in playoff. When Paul was on the ground, Rockets played very well and had power to fight against Golden State Worries(champion team this year). But since Paul was injured, Rockets's problems have showed up and quickly lost the game. Besides, James was not reliable in the crucial moment though he was strong. In other words, James couldn't stand up when the team need him.
It's not surprise people would blame him...
So, in this summer...
Faced to doubt, James Harden responded with action. James have made his mind. He dissatisfied with his performance, and he is about to work harder. He will spare no effort and never give up to achieve his goal, the championship.
James Harden has a long way to go. I believe he can make it. And he can be a superstar. prove yourself! James Harden.
