James Harden, born on August 26, 1989 in Los Angeles, California, is an American professional basketball player who serves as a shooting guard and currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets.

James Harden's career

In 2009, James Harden was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA draft. During his time with the Thunder, he became one of the team's leading scorers. In 2012, Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets. With the Rockets, Harden became one of the most offensive players in the league, winning multiple scoring titles and All-Star honors.

James Harden's technical characteristics

James Harden is an excellent scorer. He has excellent scoring methods, including shooting, breakthrough, passing and other skills. He is good at finding opportunities outside the three-point line, and his three-point shooting rate is very high. In addition, Harden is also an excellent organizer who can create many scoring opportunities for his teammates.

James Harden’s steps

Shooting

1. Stand in the right position: In games, James Harden often shoots in three-pointers Look for opportunities outside the lines. Being in the right position can help him shoot the ball more easily.

2. Preparation action: When preparing to shoot, he will put the ball in his hands, then bend his elbow to prepare to exert force.

3. Shooting action: When shooting, he will throw the ball hard and straighten his arms to let the ball fly to the basket as much as possible.

Breakthrough

1. Observe the opponent: During the game, James Harden will observe the opponent's defense and find the opponent's weaknesses.

2. Quick change of direction: When breaking through, he will change direction quickly, making it impossible for the opponent to keep up with him.

3. Use physical advantages: James Harden's physical fitness is very good. He can use his physical advantages to break through the opponent's defense.

Passing

1. Observe teammates: During the game, he will observe the position and movements of his teammates to find the best passing opportunity.

2. Passing method: He will choose the appropriate passing method according to the position and defensive situation of his teammates, including direct passes, diagonal passes, rebound balls, etc.

3. Passing timing: He will pass the ball at the right time, allowing his teammates to catch the ball smoothly and score.