Generally speaking, players who can enter the NBA, even if they are on the bench, must have better talent and strength than most basketball players in the world, just like the former Rockets center Zhou Qi, although he is on the Rockets He did not show too much strength, but in the CBA, Zhou Qi is like an MVP. His offensive and defensive dominance in the CBA interior is not inferior to any CBA foreign aid. This is the charm and excellence of the NBA. .
Some players who have become famous in the NBA have basically become the focus of the United States in their college or even high school, such as James Harden of the Rockets. The bearded player has played for the Rockets for 8 seasons, of which he has reached the Western Conference Finals in two seasons. The Rockets are still the hottest team in the championship this season. How did Westbrook and Harden perform? , Will also directly determine how far the Rockets can go.
The famous former NBA star Barron Davis said of Harden: "No one can guard him. He can do his best in any era. He can score in any era." Davis He also said one thing to prove Harden's strength. He said that when Harden was in high school, the two had played against each other on the court. At that time, the high school version of Harden used the then NBA superstar point guard Baron Dai Weiss was guarded. Davis also specifically emphasized that he "really did not brag."
Now Harden is well known to everyone. He is not only the scoring leader, but also one of the 10 best players in the NBA this season. Even saying that Harden is a top 5 player in the NBA, there should be no opposition, right? But is Harden in high school really as tough as Barron Davis said? Let's take a look. First of all, in 2003, Harden entered the "Lakewood Addicia High School" in southwest Los Angeles.
According to data, Harden did not stand out in high school, nor did he reach NBA-level height and weight. Harden developed very late at that time. When he first entered high school, he was only 1.85 meters tall. At that time, he was very He was thin and weak in his jumping ability. He didn't even know how to dunk. At that time, he could only practice technique and shooting hard. Only then did he have all-around skills and steady mid-range shots and three-pointers.
entered the second grade of high school. Harden has grown taller and various skills have been developed. His sophomore year can average 18.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He obviously has the prototype of a star. In the next two years, Harden became the ace of the school team. He led his team to win the California High School League Championship for two consecutive years and was selected to the National High School All-Star team. After
, Harden joined the prestigious University of Arizona, and became a super potential rookie in college, and was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the draft. Needless to say, Harden’s experience after that Right. From the photos of Harden when he was in high school, we can see that Harden at that time was still slightly "smooth". He did not have a big beard, and his eyes were green and shy. His thin body did not seem to be able at first glance. The genius who entered the NBA does not have the domineering eyes and strong personality. If you don't look carefully, you can't recognize that this is the super guard of the Rockets or even the NBA.
Harden’s strength lies in making the impossible possible. It is precisely because of Harden’s reluctance and tenacity that he has developed an all-around NBA skills. Harden should be one of the most comprehensive players in the NBA. He can become the team's main scorer and the team's main offensive starting point. He can also use his two magic skills-breaking fouls + retreating three-pointers to hit opponents.
Harden has won the MVP, has been selected to the All-Star team many times, and has also won the Sixth Man of the Season Award, as well as the scoring and assists titles. The 30-year-old Harden only lacks an NBA championship. No regrets, I hope he can create his own brilliance with his good brother Westbrook this year.
