Harden: The glory and controversy are intertwined, the legend is to be continued

I didn't expect Harden is already a 36-year-old veteran. Recently, the Clippers' official website suddenly congratulated Harden on his birthday and wrote: "Happy birthday! James Harden." Unexpectedly, in a blink of an eye, the "wind-like boy" who once led the Rockets to the NBA field with a Moshikan hairstyle, the young man who used his signature step back to force the NBA league giants to change the rules has entered the twilight years of his career without realizing it. While lamenting the passing of time, I suddenly asked myself: Is Harden the most disappointing superstar in the NBA?

James Harden, who was dubbed "straight" by black fans, is undoubtedly a star player that fans have been hotly discussed in recent years. Whether he is the most disappointing player is undoubtedly the most controversial topic, and it has caused fans to argue endlessly. Looking back at Harden's career resume is undoubtedly very successful in addition to missing a championship.

Harden was selected by the Thunder as a Tanhua. When he first entered the league, he made his mark as the "Best Sixth Man". During the Thunder period, Harden became a sharp knife on the team's bench. With his accurate three-point shot and excellent breakthrough, he became an indispensable "bench bandit" for the team. At that time, Harden was more like a piece of uncensored jade that needed to be carved, and it also made fans look forward to his future. In the season when he won the Sixth Man Award, Harden averaged 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists per game. Such data is absolutely amazing for a substitute player.

As Harden came to the Rockets, he finally ushered in the most brilliant highlight of his career. Harden, who has become the absolute core of the team, has ushered in his own era of "small casting". With his own efforts and golfer, Harden has developed a signature three-pointer step back. This step-back three-pointer has launched a powerful challenge to the league's previous rules.

is more like a sharp sword on the field, making the opponent unable to defend. With more than 30 points per game in a row, he has grown into one of the top scorers in the league. In the regular season of the 2018-19 season, Harden beat the players and won the MVP in the NBA regular season for the first time. At that time, Harden was in the limelight for a while. He was not only a hero in the hearts of Rockets fans, but also a terrifying superstar in the NBA league.

As time goes by, injuries and age gradually increase, Harden's ability begins to decline in a cliff-like manner. Especially when he suffered a hamstring injury during the Nets, Harden lost his explosive power. And his performance in the playoffs has always disappointed fans. During the Rockets' period, he failed many times in the playoffs, especially in the series with the Warriors. Harden's performance was completely suppressed by his opponents and the team was eliminated many times. Later, Harden started a career of wandering in the league. After coming to the Nets and the Sixers, he still failed to lead the team to achieve ideal results in the playoffs.

In order to delay the decline in ability, Harden, with high IQ, has activated the "floor flow" style. While increasing the organization, new "small-hit" scoring methods have also been developed. Strive to score more points on the free throw line. Although Harden's scoring data is still considerable on the surface, his efficiency is gradually declining. The number of mistakes increases, and the defense is often targeted by the opponent. This made fans begin to question his professional attitude and fighting spirit. Many fans believe that Harden is no longer the once amazing superstar, but has become an ordinary player who only pursues data but loses his chain at critical moments.

Despite this, Harden's contribution cannot be completely denied. His creativity and scoring ability on the offensive end are still the best in the league. Last season, Harden's singles in the league are still the top in the league. His passing vision, organizational ability and imagination have also become an important core factor in the team's offense. There is no absolute answer to whether Harden is the most disappointing player. Different fans have different criteria for judging. Some fans will be disappointed by Harden's poor performance in the playoffs, while others will see his wonderful performance in the regular season and still have full respect for him. Harden was respected and sought after by Chinese fans because of his personal charm, and became the most popular star in the NBA in China.

Harden is undoubtedly a very talented and talented player, but his career has left many regrets to this day. He cannot be completely denied just because of his performance at a certain stage. After all, basketball is just a sport, with no eternal winners, and no eternal losers. Harden's legend continues. Whether he can prove himself in future games, let's wait and see!

The charm of basketball lies in its uncertainty. Perhaps one day in the future, Harden will surprise us again!