Harden is the _ best player in the NBA today

True, and it's not close

 

I'm only putting KD above Harden. Lebron is losing athleticism to age, how effective will he been when it becomes more pronounced? When the highlight blocks and bullrush drives are no longer available on a regular basis, when his jumpshot is his best attribute?

Congrats to Kawhi for playing defense but this isn't 90s basketball and it just doesn't matter like it used to.

Curry, Thompson, Draymond are all top level NBA players but for me, I just can't put them up top on an elite list because they play together. KD was nearing the elite list before he defected and remains the best player on his team. Frankly, for my money KD is the best player in today's NBA. The other 3, I believe have a greater reputation than their individual talents indicate. I don't think Curry is thought of like this on basically any other team. Thompson would basically be the same player but if he was on the Blazers instead of the Warriors, you calling him a top 20? top 30? I sincerely doubt it. The shine on Draymond is declining anyway.

KD
Harden
Kawhi
Lebron
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Davis
Irving
Westbrook
Towns
Curry

 

Never. Lebron is 31. Harden has years of ability left. Also Harden is vastly underappreciated as a point guard. IMO he is the best offensive creator in the league. We would be a worse team. Harden makes others so much better.

 

LeBron
Durant
Kawhi
Harden

Players ahead 1) are two-way and 2) have less clutch issues.

Harden's book isn't finished yet.

 

I dunno why people keep putting Curry over Harden. Wow.

 

Only Lebron is better than Harden.

 

Harden is significantly better than Curry. It just makes me laugh and shake my head at this point when people say Curry is better

 

LOL Lebron "I need Kyrie"????

 

Curry is better at shooting and that is really it. Harden is a better passer, ISO scorer, finisher around the rim, and defender IMO.

 

0 AS IN 0 RING.

LEBRON
CURRY
HARDEN

 

LOL would you trade Lebron or Curry for Harden straight up last year???

 

LOL would you trade Curry for Harden straight up last year???

 

YES. Scoring is just one aspect of the game.

 

Great analysis

 

Nope, not at all. I have always stood by Harden over Curry. Swap those 2 and Harden already has a ring.

 

Harden is also bigger/stronger.

Physical play limits Curry. Harden likes contact.

 

Harden, Steph, Lebron are the top 3, in any order really

 

Harden is the best player right now, but you want to know what's bigger, being the best player at the end of the playoffs. Regular season MVP awards are good but there isn't a player out there who wouldn't trade it for a finals MVP as more then likely a ring goes with it.

 

Then why is Harden 3rd?? He has fewer rings than KD, Klay, Draymond, AI, heck even Nowitzki.

Harden shouldn't even be on your list.

 

because you're an idiot. when we're talking about the best, you don't put role players in the mix.