Data Star River and Championship: Wade Harden, which of the two basketball masters is better?

When the numerical values of the technical statistics table are shining with the brilliant reflection of the championship trophy, where will the historical judgment pointer point? Wade's remarks in his latest interview were like a basketball hitting the maple floor, stirring up continuous waves about the definition of "great". This legendary point guard with three championship rings admitted that he sacrificed outstanding data for the team's crown. In contrast, Harden's personal statistics are dazzling but lacks ultimate honorary blessings, which naturally triggered thinking: What kind of yardstick is the core of measuring the historical height of players?

Wade's professional trajectory wrote a legendary epic of fortitude and glory. After 16 years of playing in the NBA, he averaged 22.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. He has shined on the All-Star stage thirteen times, entered the All-Season Team eight times, held O'Brien Cup high three times, and won the MVP award in the Finals once. Looking back at the 2006 finals, he was like a god of war coming, averaging an astonishing 34.7 points per game in six games, contributing 7.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists at the same time, leading the Miami Heat to reverse the Dallas Mavericks. Those sharp breakthroughs and thunderous dunks have been engraved into classic pictures that are immortal in the hearts of fans.

Harden is the top chef at the personal data feast. After fourteen years of NBA journey, he averaged 25.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game. He was selected as the All-Star ten times, won the Best Team of the Season six times, won the regular season MVP championship, and was crowned the scoring champion three times and won the assist king once. In the 2018 season, he averaged 30.4 points per game, and incredibly scored 30+ points in 32 consecutive games. He also had a miracle performance of 60+ triple-double in a single game, which fully demonstrated his encyclopedia-like comprehensiveness of his scoring skills. The iconic step-back three-pointer has become his unique offensive label.

The backgrounds are very different, creating different backgrounds for struggle. Wade comes from the difficult neighborhoods of Chicago, and basketball has become his weapon to break through. The meniscus was seriously injured in college, not only failed to defeat him, but instead tempered his iron will to cherish every opportunity to appear, forging his unyielding fighting spirit. Harden grew up in Compton, Los Angeles, and his surroundings were full of challenges. However, with the firm support of his mother, he devoted himself to basketball, started from the bench, and climbed to the top of a superstar. The process demonstrated extraordinary adaptability and evolutionary ability. In terms of stadium style, the two have their own unique styles. Wade enjoys the reputation of "The Flash". His first step is as fast as lightning, and he breaks through with the ball like a sharp blade cutting the enemy's defense line. The more life and death moments are, the more he can burst out his true nature, and can be called the team's "determining needle". Harden showed his iconic "bearded man", and was good at using rules to create free throws, with three-pointers back and three-pointers accurate and fatal, and his organizational connection ability was the best in the league. He was able to restrain defense with his strong individual offensive gravity and create excellent opportunities for his teammates.

Wade is willing to give up his personal data for the honor of the team, which is recognized worldwide. In 2010, LeBron James and Chris Bosh landed on the South Coast. Wade took the initiative to cut his salary and significantly cut his shots. His average score fell from 26.6 points to 25.5 points, but this move returned to the precious Heat's two consecutive championships. This selfless spirit of putting the team first undoubtedly adds a heavy weight to its championship. In contrast, although Harden led the team to launch a strong attack on the championship many times during the Houston Rockets, he failed in several key battles. Whether it was the defeat in the 2012 finals or the regrets in the 2018 Western Conference Finals, they have become unforgettable pain points in their glorious career.

However, if the number of champions is used only as the only criterion for measuring historical status, it is obviously biased. Harden's explosive scoring power at his peak is also a top-notch sequence throughout the entire NBA history. The play style he led profoundly changed the league's offensive philosophy and had a profound impact on the evolution of the basketball tactical system. Despite the championship, Wade suffered repeated injuries and repeated tortures in his later career, and his competitive state has declined significantly, which objectively limited his overall data accumulation.

To sum up, Wade and Harden are both top superstars of their respective eras. Wade proved his dominance on the highest stage with the Golden Cup, while Harden wrote the peak chapter of his personal ability with astonishing data. The definition of "great" is all-encompassing. Some people praise the collective honor of team first, while others appreciate talented individual performances. So, in your opinion, is it a gorgeous statistics or a championship ring that symbolizes the peak of the team, which can better interpret a player's greatness?