DraftExpressProfile: James Harden, Stats, Comparisons, and Outlook
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James Harden
STRENGTHS:
- Ability to get to free throw line
- All-around offensive polish
- Craftiness
- Decision making
- Efficiency
- Excellent skill-level
- Executes offensively
- Mix between scoring/passing
- Scoring instincts
- Shot-selection
- Transition play
- Versatility
- Ability to create own shot
- Aggressive slashing mentality
- Change of gears/Hesitation moves
- Ability to get in passing lanes
- Commitment to playing defense
- Off-ball defense
- Assertiveness
- Coachable
- Fundamentals
- Likelihood of reaching potential
- Strong Intangibles
- Unselfishness
- Winning mentality
- Work ethic
- Basketball instincts
- High-level productivity
- Left-handed
- Young for class
- Ability to create for others
- Court vision
- Passing skills
- Ability to finish around basket
- Balance
- Body control
- Coordination
- Solid frame
- Defensive rebounding
- 3-point shooting
- Ability to catch and shoot
WEAKNESSES:
- Mid-range game
- Turnover prone
- Ball-handling skills w/either hand
- Limited upside?
- Unorthodox style
- Average athleticism
- Average size
- Ability to shoot off the dribble
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DraftExpress: James Harden and Manu Ginobili disagree. RT @MedcalfByESPN I don't get the Russ Smith off the bench maneuver if it's only about basketball.
2013-01-26 14:27:14
DraftExpress: He's a very unique player. RT @Ali_Dar91 Remember when people were worried about James Harden's athleticism and perimeter shooting?
2012-11-03 12:55:33
DraftExpress: RT @ElHeisenberg \u201c@KJ_NBA James Harden's DraftExpress page from 2009 is prophetic http://t.co/RQSXUKvNu201d very cool @DraftExpress
2012-11-03 11:29:20
DraftExpress: I don't see the Kidd-Gilchrist comparison for Shabazz. Similar motors but different skill-set. A lot more James Harden in him I think.
2012-03-28 09:54:02
Evan Turner running into many of same problems James Harden has so far--not exceptionally athletic, and not a great shooter. Needs to adjust
2010-07-09 08:58:08
Top 25s - Full List
RankCategoryTotal
19Stl/401.8
17Stl/40p1.8
23PER29.2
24EFF23.4
17Pts/g20.1
14Pts/40p25.2
14Pts704
11TO/g3.4
25TO/403.8
13TO/40p4.2
Team: Rockets College Team: Arizona State
PhysicalsPositionsRankings SalaryMisc
H: 6' 5"
W: 222 lbs
Bday: 08/26/1989
(23 Years Old)
Current: SG
NBA:   SG
Possible: SG
RSCI: 18
Agent: Rob Pelinka
Current Salary:$5,820,417
High School: Artesia
Hometown: Lakewood, CA
Drafted:  Pick 3 in 2009 by Thunder
Best Case: Manu Ginobili
Worst Case: Jason Terry

Predraft Measurements
Height w/o ShoesHeight w/shoesWeightWingspanStanding ReachBody FatNo Step VertMax VertBench PressLane Agility3/4 Court SprintClass Rank
6' 4"6' 5.25"2226' 10.75"8' 7.5"10.131.537.01711.103.13NA

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NBA 2009/10 Top 25s
RankCategoryTotal
19Stl/401.8
17Stl/40p1.8
NCAA 2008/09 Top 25s
RankCategoryTotal
23PER29.2
24EFF23.4
17Pts/g20.1
14Pts/40p25.2
14Pts704
11TO/g3.4
25TO/403.8
13TO/40p4.2
11TO118
17Pos/g17.5
8Fta/g7.7
18Fta/408.6
8Fta/40p9.7
6Fta270
14Ftm/g5.8
20Ftm/406.5
8Ftm/40p7.3
10Ftm204
NCAA 2007/08 Top 25s
RankCategoryTotal
23PER29.7
13Stl/g2.1
16Stl/40p2.7
11Stl73
23Fta224
22Ftm/40p6.3
23Ftm169
* For the NBA and International leagues, top 25s reflect the actual top 25 list. Due to the number of college players, we've limited top 25s in NCAA to only draft prospects which better reflects the level of competition and what we feel provides highlights of a more interesting subset. Top 25s of college stats prior to 2005 will be extremely inaccurate due to the minimal number of college profiles from 2004 and before in our database
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