2017 Western Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

[CaseIH]

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Mike? Do you know who you're talking about? Dude probably hit the casino and lost 100 grand afterwards.


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LOL, well yeah thats very possible. I guess I look at that differently than I do going out clubbing, but I guess in reality it wouldnt be much different.

I guess the difference would be MJ left it all on the court, and showed up to play even if they did lose, where as Harden looked like he would rather be anywhere else but playing. Its not that he had a bad game shooting the ball, that happened to the very best players before in big games. Its the lack of energy that I would have a problem with if I was a teammate,HC, or owner of his.

[wwharton]

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LOL, well yeah thats very possible. I guess I look at that differently than I do going out clubbing, but I guess in reality it wouldnt be much different.

I guess the difference would be MJ left it all on the court, and showed up to play even if they did lose, where as Harden looked like he would rather be anywhere else but playing. Its not that he had a bad game shooting the ball, that happened to the very best players before in big games. Its the lack of energy that I would have a problem with if I was a teammate,HC, or owner of his.

That's not a difference... you're talking about what people do AFTER work. This fictional connection between the two is just wrong. Even you just said you look at the casino differently. My guess is you're generally more likely to frequent a casino than a club?

The idea that everyone hits the club is partying, dancing all night, cheesing with women, etc. is just far fetched. Maybe Harden just wanted a drink... I'd say that's a normal response. Maybe he also wanted to sit in a dark room with some loud music and people to look at to take his mind off of the game, and avoid having to talk to too many people.

This isn't like video of Gronk dancing with his shirt off. Just GOING to the club really isn't a big deal.

[coogrfan]

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What is he supposed to do? Go home and sulk? Lock himself in a room? Go around Houston breaking car windows?

How about at least pretending to give a #!$@ about how it might look to the fans here in Houston?

[Fresh Tendrils]

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How about at least pretending to give a #!$@ about how it might look to the fans here in Houston?

Dude's season is over and he's off the clock. Why does he have to worry about how anything looks to "fans?"

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Not talking about cougar but alot of rockets fans are very emo

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[The 24th Letter]

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I blame them about as much as I blame Harden.

They just lost a game and series to a team who didn't have their starting PG or best player...

Not to mention their star player straight up forgot to get dressed..

I'd be sulking too.

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[23]

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I blame them about as much as I blame Harden.

They just lost a game and series to a team who didn't have their starting PG or best player...

Not to mention their star player straight up forgot to get dressed..

I'd be sulking too.

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Harden was like Kobe was in that Game 7.

He was trying to get his teammates involved.



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[coogrfan]

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Dude's season is over and he's off the clock. Why does he have to worry about how anything looks to "fans?"

Because those are the people who directly or indirectly pay his salary?

[coogrfan]

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Not talking about cougar but alot of rockets fans are very emo

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It is not "emo" to expect Harden to have the good sense to refrain from partying around town mere hours after he had been a complete no-show in an elimination game...again. It's just common sense.

[ProfessaPackMan]

2017 Western Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

What the hell do you want him to do? Lock himself in his closet and playing some sad *** music while he's crying over a game?

As long he's not getting into trouble or breaking any laws, who gives a **** what he's doing in his OFF TIME? Good grief, man.

Surprised no one has played the "He doesn't really care about Basketball" card yet.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Because those are the people who directly or indirectly pay his salary?

And this will affect that how?

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[coogrfan]

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What the hell do you want him to do? Lock himself in his closet and playing some sad *** music while he's crying over a game?

As long he's not getting into trouble or breaking any laws, who gives a **** what he's doing in his OFF TIME? Good grief, man.

Surprised no one has played the "He doesn't really care about Basketball" card yet.

I want Harden to not disappear every time the season is on the line. Failing that, I'll settle for him acting like he gives a ****. That isn't too much to ask.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Had no idea going out in your off time means you don't care.

Damn, if Karl Malone wouldn't have spent so much time at his ranch in the offseason, he'd have a few rings by now.




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[wwharton]

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Because those are the people who directly or indirectly pay his salary?

Being a fan of the team, I completely understand... but you're straight tripping right now.

I won't assume that you've ever been in a club in your life, but not everyone there is "partying around town". Like I said, if we see a Gronk like video or Johnny Football like selfie, I'd say it's extreme (if not disappointing) to assume he did anything more than go out and get a drink.

He was probably roped off in VIP surrounded by a select few that all knew not to say a word to him if they valued their life.

Hopefully, when you get over the loss you'll remember the team only had a chance this far because of his play this year that has him with a serious possibility of winning MVP. He had a bad game at the worse possible time... it definitely sucks. I get all kinds of anger about his play in that game. Whether you think being at a club means otherwise or not, I'd bet money he's more upset about his performance than you are.

[CaseIH]

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That's not a difference... you're talking about what people do AFTER work. This fictional connection between the two is just wrong. Even you just said you look at the casino differently. My guess is you're generally more likely to frequent a casino than a club?

The idea that everyone hits the club is partying, dancing all night, cheesing with women, etc. is just far fetched. Maybe Harden just wanted a drink... I'd say that's a normal response. Maybe he also wanted to sit in a dark room with some loud music and people to look at to take his mind off of the game, and avoid having to talk to too many people.

This isn't like video of Gronk dancing with his shirt off. Just GOING to the club really isn't a big deal.

Actually, Ive never been gambling, back in the day I was more about going ot the bar, to drink and for woman,lol.

Yes your right, maybe he just went to the bar/club, just to drink forget about his no show at the game. Instead of what Gronk did out dancing and partying like nothing had happened.

I guess I was just speculating that Harden was out having a good time, partying it up like Gronk did a few years ago.

So looking back that was probably wrong to think,as I dont think anyone has pictures of Harden out dancing and having a good time like he just won a playoff series,lol.

It may have been he was just sitting on a bar stool drinking, but as tired as he looked during the game, maybe he should have went home and went to bed.