If the Rockets best off season addition was not Chris Paul... What on earth was it?steemCreated with Sketch.

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There's something cooking in Houston and its time to unleash the full power of the beard...

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I believe that James Harden has now decided to look at the importance of the defensive pressure he can offer on the floor.


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Watching his pre-season games you can see he is not only being more vocal but taking it to the ball handler and attempting to block shots in the paint.

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Defense is something that has let his game down in recent times and in turn limiting the Rockets going further in the playoffs and challenging for a spot in the NBA Finals since leaving the OKC Thunder.

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With Chris Paul joining in the off season maybe Harden has a point to prove to himself or the team that he can take them the next step towards a championship by leading by example. The Rockets start their season with a tough trip against the defending NBA champions being the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday October 17th.

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     7 years ago 

    I feel like most of the players in the league have forgotten what playing good defense even means.

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     7 years ago 

    In some aspects yes..

    Defense on the floor has changed since perimeter shooting had dominated open play.

    In saying this for some players even having a contested hand in the face on the shot can help put them off their rhythm!

    It's doing the small things that shows commitment in what can be a game decided in only a small number of passesions.

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       7 years ago 

      Fun post! I pick PJ Tuckers as a important addition, he can set the tone defensively

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       7 years ago (edited)

      Cheers mate, could not disagree with that one...

      Also CP3 and Harden together look the part!

      Do you follow a specific team in the NBA?

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         7 years ago 

        When I grew up Utah Jazz with Stockton and Malone, few years ago I had a season seat for the Raports they feel like my team now

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         7 years ago 

        Nice, I think that the Toronto franchise is really important to the conference..

        It's only going to take some moves in free agency to pick a few more pieces to add to the roster but let's be honest it's hard to compete with GSW anyway for the next 4-5 seasons if they all stick together.

        Hopefully this season goes well for you :)

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           7 years ago 

          Nice post

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           7 years ago 

          Thanks, do you follow a team in the NBA?

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             7 years ago 

            Not so much into NBA, I prefer soccer

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               7 years ago 

              Cool, I suppport FC Porto what about you?

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