After watching the three games that joined the 76ers, does anyone question Harden?
At the beginning of the season, Harden's performance was indeed not ideal, the first 10 games, 6 games scored less than 20+, although later found some form, the score was stable at about 22 points, but the efficiency is still not high, 57.6% of the true shooting rate, is a new low since the rookie season, and because of this, when he and Nash's team had a conflict, the management did not hesitate to give up Harden.
The ups and downs, the bloated figure, the laid-back attitude, and as Harden was sent to the 76ers, the doubts about him also reached their peak.
Admittedly, Harden is not a player who is willing to change the way of play for others, of course, as an MVP-level star, he does not have to be compromised, because even if the competitive state declines, as long as Harden stands on the court, it is the biggest threat to the opponent, and its ability to attract defense and create offensive space for teammates is not comparable to others, don't you believe? Then ask Mills and Maxi.
Patty Mills is the Nets' most important signing of the season, known as FIBA Jordan, although he is 33 years old, he still has amazing scoring explosiveness, and can always stand up at key moments to save the team, 7 of 7 of 7 three-pointers in the opener, scoring 21 points; 21 points in 2 narrow wins in November (Magic and Cavaliers), he also scored 21 points and 17 points respectively; beat the Raptors and Lakers in December, Mills contributed 2 30+ performances, and was one of the main contributors to the team's top of the East.
However, many people have not noticed that behind Mills' excellent performance, it is inseparable from Harden's secret help, and of his almost 200 sports goals, 1/4 is direct assists from Harden.
So, when Harden left, the first player to appear uncomfortable with the Nets is Mills, look at his performance now, not to mention scoring 20+, it is difficult to double-doubles, after the All-Star Game, the cumulative 27 shots are only 4, the data shows that before Harden's absence, Mills averaged 14 points per game, shooting 43.8% and 43% respectively, but now, he only has 8 points left per game, and the shooting rate has dropped to 29.8% and 31%, respectively.
Next look at Teres Maxi, before Harden came, his performance is actually good, can score, can organize, but as the main controller of the team, Maxi will be focused on every night, although the data is very comprehensive, but the efficiency is relatively average, and the state is fluctuating, often a super god, a super ghost.
In October, Maxi averaged 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
In November, Maxi averaged 19.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.
In December, Maxi averaged 14.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
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And now, 6 days after Harden joined, Maxi was liberated, he no longer controls the ball, began to play the role of a no-ball scorer, when the 76ers defended the opponent's offense and protected the rebound, whether it was Harden, or Embiid, can accurately find Maxi who has run through the middle line;
In the half-court position battle, Maxi will ambush in the bottom corner of Harden's side holding the ball, at this time the opponent's attention is all on Harden, just a sudden acceleration, you can easily cut to the basket;
In the three games he played with Harden, Maxi scored 28 points, 21 points and 25 points respectively, averaging nearly 24.6 points per game, shooting 64.2%, and shooting 9-of-14 from outside the three-point line, shooting more than 60% from the field.
While he left and dumbfounded, while activated by his joining, this is Harden's skill, with the increase of age, the accumulation of injuries, he does not return to the 18-19 season, an easy 30+, 40+ game state, but don't forget, Harden in addition to scoring, his basketball IQ, and assist ability is also the league's top, as long as the ball is in his hands, the team's offense will be guaranteed, and the role players around him can also benefit from this.