Harden and Westbrook have nothing to compare with! As for now, the young master is just a good puzzle

On May 4, in the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Nuggets defeated the Clippers 120-101 at home and advanced to the second round of the playoffs.

It is worth noting that as Harden and Westbrook, who were once the third young master of the Thunder, Harden lost to Westbrook in the head-on competition in this game.

Note: Westbrook scored 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals, while Harden scored 7 points, 5 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.

Many media have played with their salary: Harden, who has an annual salary this season, is not as good as Westbrook who has a 3.3 million annual salary.

Old Liu said that although Harden had weak problems in the critical playoffs, in terms of the current situation, they were not comparable at all.

1. The ability to support the regular season

He played in 79 regular seasons, averaging 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game, and was selected as the All-Star again. At the same time, it helped the Clippers to achieve 52 wins and 30 losses, ranking fifth in the Western Conference.

In contrast, Westbrook is just a substitute for the Nuggets, averaging 13.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

Considering that Jokic exists in the team, his leadership ability is more reflected in the veteran's desperate spirit.

2. Organizational evolution ability

In addition to his stronger shooting ability than Westbrook, Harden has a broad organizational vision and can also inspire the maximum offensive ability of big players.

For example, with the help of Harden, Zubac averaged 16.8 points and 12.6 rebounds this season, becoming the second person in the regular season best progressive player award.

As for Westbrook, he relies on sharp breakthroughs to pass the ball. Now his breakthrough and offense is not as good as before, and his passing ability is greatly reduced. Adventurous passes are often intercepted by opponents.

Therefore, Harden and Westbrook are no longer players of the same magnitude. However, although Westbrook is no longer a star, it is worth congratulating to find a role that suits him.