Venice Football Club sponsors: Recently, former NBA player Artest interviewed the media about the difference between Jordan and Harden. Artest said that if Jordan is willing, he can average 50 points per game. Harden may want to average 50 points per game, but he can't. This is the difference between the two people.
Artest experienced Jordan in the latter part of his career and has an understanding of his personal abilities. Jordan is undisputed NBA history. No. 1 shooting guard. Forever superstar. Harden can be said to be the top five scoring leaders of this century. In 2019, he averaged more than 36 points per game, ranking first in the 21st century single-season scoring list. Therefore, the media is increasingly comparing Jordan and Harden. Especially in terms of scoring. What is the difference between Harden's scoring ability and Jordan?
Let's start with the numbers. Harden averaged 36 points per game at the peak of his career. But Harden's shooting percentage this season is 45%. Jordan averaged more than 37 points per game in his prime. That season he shot 48% from the field and less than 20% from three-pointers. We can think of it as Jordan scores from mid-range and inside again and again without a stable three-pointer. When Jordan defeated every defensive player in the NBA, he was known for scoring. But there is no limit, whether it is a single defense or a dual defense. No matter what Jordan does, he can shoot the ball into the basket.
Compared with Jordan, Harden's scoring method is more specific. In 2019, Harden won all the NBA teams with retreat, three-pointers and fast breaks. Various points followed, and it was obvious that Harden could not be controlled. If Harden is far away, Harden will shoot 3 points. Harden's shooting speed is not the fastest, but his shooting is very smooth. Coupled with Harden's extraordinary ability, opponents neither in nor out when defending Harden, even the smallest mistakes can be taken by Harden to score opportunities.
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