The latest creation was designed with a wider base and durable traction pattern on the outsole, giving the player the ability to better change direction and pull off his patented "Eurostep" move. Standing 6'5", Harden is the ideal size for a shooting guard, his normal position. However, he is also known for his dribbling and passing abilities, attributes best suited for the point guard position. Harden actually was moved to point guard during the season, though he shifted back to his usual position when point guard Chris Paul joined the Rockets before the season.
In , Harden began making his trademark "stirring the pot" gesture — one hand cupped like a bowl, the other twirling inside it — after making a big shot.
Attentive viewers traced the move to a video for "Flicka Da Wrist," by Houston rapper Chedda Da Connect, though Harden claimed he just started doing it while playing around with friends.
The situation didn't sit well with the soft-spoken basketball star, who was said to be relieved after their romance fizzled early the following year. Harden was previously linked to rapper Trina, and has also reportedly been involved with Instagram models Jessyka Janshel and Arab Money.
We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives. Russell Westbrook of the NBA's Houston Rockets has drawn attention for his explosive scoring performances and creative outfits. Former pro basketball player Kobe Bryant won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers while establishing himself as one of the game's all-time greats.
He died tragically in a helicopter crash on January 26, Pro basketball star Carmelo Anthony became one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history after entering the league with the Denver Nuggets in Hall of Fame basketball forward Julius Erving, or "Dr.
His dunks and graceful play helped change the game. New Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin also chimed in about the trade on Twitter.
Houston collected draft picks while it was making a flurry of deals, part of a package to offer Orlando for Howard. The Rockets traded point guard Kyle Lowry to Toronto for a lottery-protected first-round pick, one of Oklahoma City's acquisitions on Saturday night. The second-round pick came to the Rockets in a deal that sent guard Courtney Lee to Boston.
Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Thunder ship star sixth man Harden to Rockets. Oklahoma City Thunder. AD rips Lakers: We're not a title team right now. Los Angeles Lakers. Sources: Probe into Heat, Bulls in advanced stage. Chicago Bulls. Harden elevated his game as well, proving to be a key player on both ends of the floor.
During the season, Harden scored He also averaged 1. Harden was pivotal for the Thunder in the postseason, as he was third in points per game behind Durant and Westbrook. He officially became the third option behind Durant and Westbrook, scoring Along with his increase in scoring, he was helpful defending the perimeter and playing passing lanes, averaging 1.
He scored Game 2 was arguably his top performance, as he scored 30 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished four assists. He shot of from the field and from the free throw line. He scored 21 points and shot 7-of from the field in Game 2.
In the final game of the series, he poured in 19 points, dished five assists and shot 3-of-8 from deep. A stepback dagger 3 over Kawhi Leonard.
Though the Thunder were on their way to more success, the trio of Harden, Westbrook and Durant was broken up in October What-ifs surround the Thunder of that era, but perhaps the breakup was necessary.
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