Cam Thomas On How a Young James Harden Influenced His Play Style

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  • @RealSwaggy
    @RealSwaggy Рік тому +937

    James Harden is the most disrespected superstar ever. He took the Warriors with KD to 7 games…

    • @jiggnorth3593
      @jiggnorth3593 Рік тому +169

      He did this to himself. Nobody disrespects his game. Just his other antics.

    • @jjpark1989
      @jjpark1989 Рік тому +131

      His disrespect really just started when he demanded a trade from Philly. Westbrook is by far the most disrespected superstar in league history.

    • @bigKyrieFan11
      @bigKyrieFan11 Рік тому +29

      @@jiggnorth3593facts stop victimising a dude that don’t show up in the playoffs 😂

    • @jaceygaither2581
      @jaceygaither2581 Рік тому +48

      Let's be honest Chris Paul was the main reason that Houston got that far. As soon as CP went out Harden fell apart

    • @dwarfings
      @dwarfings Рік тому

      @@jaceygaither2581Biggest dumbass award goes to you. Harden was by far the best player on that team. Any team gets significantly worse when the second best player gets injured

  • @sadworldwide
    @sadworldwide Рік тому +218

    If Cam Thomas can develop his passing game to be similar to Hardens, he will be absolutely elite

    • @CaliCool91
      @CaliCool91 Рік тому +62

      Harden is one of the best passers of his era. You’re asking for a lot.

    • @Angel-fg1cg
      @Angel-fg1cg Рік тому +18

      Passing is hard to develop. Most guys who are good passers are born with the gift.

    • @EasyBreezy24
      @EasyBreezy24 Рік тому +3

      @@Angel-fg1cg Definitely hard to develop, but it also happens over time and with wanting to make the right play. Cam is almost always in score first mode so it'll be hard for him to learn for sure. If he does though, he's going to make an offense so damn good

    • @Angel-fg1cg
      @Angel-fg1cg Рік тому +1

      @@EasyBreezy24 Westbrook developed his passing. He doesn’t have the gift other high assist guys have, but over the years refined his playmaking.

    • @Grind2Excellence
      @Grind2Excellence Рік тому +1

      @@Angel-fg1cgWestbrook is a terrible passer

  • @WilliamLyons5
    @WilliamLyons5 Рік тому +78

    JJ you ask great questions and this is what true hoopers want to hear, not a debate about who’s the best. I love hearing how people think the game.

    • @TheGmsmith928
      @TheGmsmith928 Рік тому +1

      JJ and Paul George got most insightful hoop podcast

  • @reggiestewart6976
    @reggiestewart6976 Рік тому +128

    harden is one of those dudes who changed the game. From the step back side step 3 to the foul baiting relentlessly. Even the euro step, No one mastered it like him and used it so often. Early James was goated give him his flowers.

    • @cloudunderweather9554
      @cloudunderweather9554 Рік тому +3

      Thats like celebrating the person who made it normal to steal from walmarts....

    • @shakecapo
      @shakecapo Рік тому

      No.

    • @wizaru5239
      @wizaru5239 Рік тому

      Without a doubt

    • @SeddyPooh
      @SeddyPooh Рік тому

      Only low iq fans don’t understand that the ability to bait fouls takes a lot of skill because u literally have to know /study defense from all angles every elite scorer was good at it but only harden gets bashed

    • @deepdirt
      @deepdirt Рік тому +1

      We gave him his flowers when he won MVP. The NBA and professional sports in general main slogan is “what have you done for me lately?” gotta stay elite and able, if you wanna keep your seat at the table.

  • @trespatines305
    @trespatines305 Рік тому +165

    Two players stand out to me. Ray Allen used to get alot of elevation. Today, another player that elevates a lot on his 3’s is Michael Porter Jr.

    • @Obiamajoyisrmd
      @Obiamajoyisrmd Рік тому +4

      All set shooters. They didn’t shoot off the bounce

    • @hootop85
      @hootop85 Рік тому

      I agree also Michael Redd and Brandon Roy back in the day

    • @Grind2Excellence
      @Grind2Excellence Рік тому +5

      @@Obiamajoyisrmdyoung casual ray Allen shot off the dribble in Milwaukee & Seattle & early Boston

    • @dongchen7940
      @dongchen7940 Рік тому +1

      ​@@ObiamajoyisrmdRay was never a set shooter. Kid, if you are not old enough to know this player, at least watch some highlights before your comments.

  • @nikeairjordanfly
    @nikeairjordanfly Рік тому +88

    Prime harden was something else

    • @jroc828
      @jroc828 Рік тому +3

      The numbers he was putting up were unreal.

    • @sith-o-mac
      @sith-o-mac Рік тому

      i bet if he was at party right now, and somebody threw him a ball, we'd see something the prime version hasn't yet done 😂

    • @Patrick-gw1vp
      @Patrick-gw1vp Рік тому +1

      Facts. I rmb him averaging 40ppg over 3 months, that was absurd

  • @Andres_2champs
    @Andres_2champs Рік тому +69

    Another player I recall elevated on his jump shot was bucket getter Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf formerly Chris Jackson, he also went to LSU.

    • @jreel
      @jreel Рік тому +10

      Tracy McGrady as well. Dude would jump so high on his shot and the fact he was 6'9 doing it was crazy. Unstoppable during his prime.

  • @ewankulang
    @ewankulang Рік тому +15

    Ray allen jump shot was beauty

  • @Brandon_jackson25
    @Brandon_jackson25 Рік тому +90

    People don’t realize how much James Harden influenced the game just for in yo local Rec Gym or La Fitness an you see everyone doing side steps and back step backs 3’s every time

    • @macabree5856
      @macabree5856 Рік тому +7

      How you know "people don't realize" that? You talk to thousands of people about this?

    • @getmoney3806
      @getmoney3806 Рік тому

      ​@@macabree5856you dont have to speak to a 1000 people for this to be true. He can talk to 2 people he know.

  • @dequanadams8107
    @dequanadams8107 Рік тому +28

    Been saying I see Harden game in a lot of these young players but the media want to tell y’all different

  • @miguelfagan7923
    @miguelfagan7923 Рік тому +24

    Dribble thought process is awesome. It's like he is living the moments while talking

  • @pennytrue2741
    @pennytrue2741 Рік тому +7

    I don’t think it’s a coincidence young guys like Thomas and Maxey have elevated to the shooters they have and have also had harden on their team. Imo he has also been integral to some of their success as shooters. Even maxey says he learned a lot from James. James gets dinged a lot but he still is a hall of fame player and many people look over that fact these days.

  • @OJTheBLAK
    @OJTheBLAK Рік тому +96

    Harden’s more influential than he gets credit for

    • @jac6548
      @jac6548 Рік тому +5

      he is one of the definers of his generation and how it played out...him and curry were the forerunners of the stupidly heavy volume 3pter rise
      too bad he acts like such a chode sometimes

    • @JuugMorant
      @JuugMorant Рік тому +15

      Its a superstar in Dallas that took his whole style that nobody likes to mention

    • @Peanutbutterandjelly23
      @Peanutbutterandjelly23 Рік тому

      @@JuugMorant just cuz they both fat and slow

    • @StayTru101
      @StayTru101 Рік тому +3

      @@JuugMorantfacts. Luka will always be harden 2.0 with way less efficiency and athleticism

    • @GG-fy2bm
      @GG-fy2bm Рік тому +3

      @@StayTru101Nah Luka’s a better version of Harden. Less turnovers, doesn’t rely on the refs as much, better playoff performer

  • @StringerBell92
    @StringerBell92 Рік тому +7

    Thanks JJ this young man is a superstar .

  • @badr20011
    @badr20011 Рік тому +29

    Mpj elevates on his 3’s too 🏀

  • @jackmoon7885
    @jackmoon7885 Рік тому +16

    Tim Hardaway Jr is definitely one of the highest jumpers when it comes to shooting. He doesn't have the step back like this guy does but he's someone I would point out as a high jump shooter

    • @Obiamajoyisrmd
      @Obiamajoyisrmd Рік тому

      More of a set shooter, less off the bounce

  • @dolloptrollop
    @dolloptrollop Рік тому +9

    we love to see you play cam, keep working hard and playing your game

  • @joseguzman5694
    @joseguzman5694 Рік тому +65

    James Harden was a problem in Houston and I believe he could switch it on any night. He doesn't get enough credit

    • @him37404
      @him37404 Рік тому +6

      He was a problem in okc too

    • @PodPlazaTV
      @PodPlazaTV Рік тому +3

      nah the person who doesn’t get any credit is KD

    • @Tb-gz4qt
      @Tb-gz4qt Рік тому

      Lol KD was considered the 2nd or 3rd best player from like 2008-2020 bro what are u talking about @@PodPlazaTV

  • @IMdoinmee
    @IMdoinmee Рік тому +45

    Tracy mcgrady had a similar elevation on deep threes

    • @SuperRedWaffle
      @SuperRedWaffle Рік тому +1

      True

    • @bboywolf
      @bboywolf Рік тому +1

      Yet he was still shooting close to 40% to the field lol

    • @reggiestewart6976
      @reggiestewart6976 Рік тому +1

      U know ball 👍🏾 Zach lavine too

    • @JuugMorant
      @JuugMorant Рік тому +2

      @@bboywolfhe was forcing shots because he didn’t have help….I think he averaged 7 threes a game in 2003-04 season that’s ridiculous considering the era he played in

  • @kevpersau950
    @kevpersau950 Рік тому +6

    Everyone forgets Mac’s elevation. He would jump as high as hell shooting that ball, sometimes on the way down

  • @ishyameru6232
    @ishyameru6232 Рік тому +13

    Tyrese Maxey elevates a lot on his 3

  • @EventualRoads
    @EventualRoads Рік тому +1

    Cam Thomas could honestly be a superstar one day.

  • @serrainodon
    @serrainodon Рік тому +8

    James harden changed the game too, everybody literally added the step back three to their game

  • @ImBack2Sav
    @ImBack2Sav 5 місяців тому

    As a nets fan I’m excited for cam Thomas this season fr🔥🔥if cam can develop a little bit of more playmaking he will be fun to watch this upcoming season

  • @Justin-nu9xx
    @Justin-nu9xx Рік тому +5

    Zach LaVine gets insane elevation on his jumpers too

  • @3rdeye.breezy
    @3rdeye.breezy Рік тому

    Went to Oscar smith highschool with cam, still crazy to see him still gettin buckets in the nba just like high school💯💪🏼

  • @nashi.t3965
    @nashi.t3965 Рік тому +11

    Harden is influential than curry, kids even these guys like, trae, luka, cam is imitating him..

  • @stansmith8158
    @stansmith8158 Рік тому

    i been a big cam supporter he has been best offensive weapon and he is most consistent

  • @moneyman1113
    @moneyman1113 Рік тому +2

    So many young talent harden has helped develop but the media needs a guy to hate

  • @Jupaaa
    @Jupaaa Рік тому +2

    Harden just too good bruh.underated player.

  • @Crownmekingplease
    @Crownmekingplease Рік тому +1

    Harden influence is under appreciated

  • @jastrology4192
    @jastrology4192 Рік тому +1

    I think the 2 most eye opening interviews of current players would be Harden and Booker

  • @yellowmamba2k
    @yellowmamba2k Рік тому +5

    my goat cam

  • @llkla4507
    @llkla4507 Рік тому +1

    i watched cam since oak hill and he scored like he was playin in his back yard

  • @killout18
    @killout18 Рік тому +39

    Harden still smartest and best player on court. Not his fault he always with Divas that want him to pass

    • @tryp_da_ghost
      @tryp_da_ghost Рік тому +4

      This the one

    • @jasonbabilonia3037
      @jasonbabilonia3037 Рік тому +24

      Put down the crack pipe my friend

    • @overlordupchuck
      @overlordupchuck Рік тому +5

      I'm convinced most of the people saying stuff like this are the biggest trolls and I love it

    • @Mr_Huskky
      @Mr_Huskky Рік тому

      considering he chose every co star he had while on Rockets and also demanded trades to specific teams on multiple occasions where he knew there were other options and ball handlers I would say it’s 100% his fault lol

    • @tyresejones3535
      @tyresejones3535 Рік тому +1

      Harden is the diva goofy

  • @mudahss
    @mudahss Рік тому +6

    Terry rozier gets a lot of elevation

  • @Mixamanii
    @Mixamanii Рік тому +2

    1:34 Did T Mac not elevate and shoot from deep as well or no?

  • @yungblackcat
    @yungblackcat Рік тому

    One of the best basketball podcasts 💯💯✝️🙏🏽

  • @kiddshand
    @kiddshand Рік тому +3

    Stephon Marbury had nice height on his deep ball

  • @SeamarineMarwan
    @SeamarineMarwan Рік тому +14

    Doesn't MPJ lowkey shoot like that too?

  • @mikecolin3983
    @mikecolin3983 Рік тому

    Finally!! Somebody is following the money. I am confident that it will reveal all.

  • @MosStephResell
    @MosStephResell Рік тому +8

    Norman Powell has a similar jump shot

  • @dredpool3927
    @dredpool3927 Рік тому

    That man Cam be jumpin’ high ASF 💀😭

  • @JayloveTheFoodguy
    @JayloveTheFoodguy Рік тому

    It's the correct way to shoot and be under control

  • @duk3335
    @duk3335 Рік тому +3

    James harden the goat

  • @madisongorrell3176
    @madisongorrell3176 Рік тому +4

    1:38
    IMO the only other I can think of in the league today that has high elevation on their 3s & mid-range would be Donovan Mitchell.
    That being said, at a high clip… There are others, but they’re not considered “jump shooters” per se.

  • @Timodagreat31
    @Timodagreat31 Рік тому

    James Harden is the best lefty sharpshooter in nba history.

  • @theadidaskid
    @theadidaskid Рік тому +2

    *So Harden has now influenced traits in his game and Maxey's*

  • @craiggrayson9036
    @craiggrayson9036 Рік тому

    James Harden didn't create the step back , he jus did craft it to his style ! But he did create the side step back !

  • @brandonmackie9557
    @brandonmackie9557 Рік тому

    Michael Porter Jr elevates on his jumper as well

  • @O.isnumb
    @O.isnumb Рік тому

    I never heard him talk before he seem cool

  • @evantaeproductions2387
    @evantaeproductions2387 Рік тому

    Ik what he mean I remember I was with a trainer and he told me to jump when I shoot I have good form but it ain’t looking like im jumping

  • @aw6098
    @aw6098 Рік тому

    Book has also a very high jumpshot

  • @kynelson2002
    @kynelson2002 Рік тому +4

    Harden 3rd greatest sg ever argue with a wall

    • @tyresejones3535
      @tyresejones3535 Рік тому

      He’s not even top 5 that choke artist 😂

    • @crowz_25
      @crowz_25 Рік тому

      You can’t put him over dwade

    • @juleo707
      @juleo707 Рік тому

      U can put him over AI. 3rd greatest if he gets a couple rings but easily top 5 tf u talkin bout tyrese. Name 5 sgs better please give me a good laugh

    • @davidchandler6885
      @davidchandler6885 Рік тому

      ​@@crowz_25love Wade but Wade wasn't that elite that long, hard-on still top player n has been top 3 or so for like 4 or 5 yrs Wade was elite like but only spurts

    • @wizaru5239
      @wizaru5239 Рік тому

      @@tyresejones3535 ???

  • @raheimspells2606
    @raheimspells2606 Рік тому +4

    Harden is the G.O.A.T

  • @jakeriusriley8812
    @jakeriusriley8812 Рік тому

    Jamal Crawford elevates high too when he shoots

  • @MrCallofDuty56
    @MrCallofDuty56 Рік тому +2

    Ray Allen did it too, Jesus shuttlesworth

  • @mateuszpepe642
    @mateuszpepe642 Рік тому +1

    Daum Cam so focused

    • @Lucky-gk7ez
      @Lucky-gk7ez Рік тому +1

      He another Jordan Poole. I wouldn’t pay 30mil for him.

    • @DW-es3iy
      @DW-es3iy Рік тому +4

      @@Lucky-gk7ezfuck no that’s disrespectful

    • @breezy4169
      @breezy4169 Рік тому

      @@Lucky-gk7ez you disrespectful asf never speak on basketball again poole has never played like this and cam has had this level of play since highschool

  • @leonardo_mrll
    @leonardo_mrll Рік тому +1

    jimmy b buckets and westbrick jump high on their wide open 3s and step backs

    • @leonardo_mrll
      @leonardo_mrll Рік тому +1

      not two deadly shooters from Who people should take notes for their shot

    • @MasonMiles5
      @MasonMiles5 Рік тому +1

      Jimmy & Westbrook shoot when they’re coming down from their jump. Most players shoot at the apex of their jump or shoot as they begin to jump.

  • @isaiahthomas4444
    @isaiahthomas4444 Рік тому

    DMitch has high elevation on his shot and hits from deep

  • @yingghit97
    @yingghit97 Рік тому

    Future all-star

  • @andrewhubbard1407
    @andrewhubbard1407 Рік тому +1

    id love to see a chet episode

  • @blurph82
    @blurph82 Рік тому

    Prime time Ray Allen used to elevate fairly high for his shots

  • @TheVaado
    @TheVaado Рік тому

    Jaylen Brown shoots at the top too

  • @Brian-zd1ir
    @Brian-zd1ir Рік тому +1

    Jaque vaughn is holding this man back

  • @Chris.global
    @Chris.global Рік тому +1

    Devin booker? Mpj?

  • @benj10s
    @benj10s Рік тому +1

    Doesn't Jamal Murray Elevate then shoot?

  • @joserita4525
    @joserita4525 Рік тому

    J J Tell to Daryl Morey Sixers dont need a $tar, whos needs star's the sky. 76ers needs Anunoby; or Carushow. (Somebody that help the team)

  • @youngnebula187
    @youngnebula187 Рік тому

    He reminds of an taller Ben Gordon

  • @billiondollarbaby973
    @billiondollarbaby973 Рік тому

    You must’ve never heard of Marbury

  • @TheShepdawg9
    @TheShepdawg9 Рік тому

    I watched harden literally not defend. Like he actually encouraged people go by him.

    • @StayTru101
      @StayTru101 Рік тому

      I’ve seen harden get triple teamed from half court and guarded from behind who cares about your opinion. He’s a legend.

  • @RedCGaming12
    @RedCGaming12 Рік тому

    KLAY? Thats why his jumper is struggling the legs and feet are different for him

  • @Wade8910
    @Wade8910 Рік тому

    Devin Booker also jumps on his three

  • @DAndrewSaunders
    @DAndrewSaunders Рік тому +1

    I would’ve thought kyrie influenced his play style

  • @reggiestewart6976
    @reggiestewart6976 Рік тому

    Zach lavine elevate on jumpers too

  • @LowkeyClips2002
    @LowkeyClips2002 Рік тому

    Micheal porter does it too

  • @robertcameron4288
    @robertcameron4288 Рік тому

    More Achilles injuries I bet for people that shoot like that long term

  • @94mikless
    @94mikless Рік тому +1

    Keep disrespecting James Harden, haters.
    I appreciate greatness.

  • @breadbreadman9589
    @breadbreadman9589 Рік тому

    Yall keep talking like harden didn’t receive his flowers when it was time but the truth is he did received gardens of flowers. Yall don’t remember those “ best scorer than mj or kobe” he been praised for his skillset but the mentality his behaviours and ofcourse all his shocking in the playoffs cost him. At the end look at who was in the finals last year. The heat with a jimmy whos playing hard and simple while being limited skills wise. And denver with jokic who is also playing simple. None of them are playing a selfish way.

  • @5ilentShill3r
    @5ilentShill3r Рік тому

    Michael porter jr is another nba player that’s like 10 ft in the air on a jumper 😂

  • @zayyiscool
    @zayyiscool Рік тому

    Russel Westbrook gets good lift on his jumper

  • @deeherfavoriteprod
    @deeherfavoriteprod Рік тому

    God bless

  • @Valorant_Dem0n97
    @Valorant_Dem0n97 Рік тому

    MVPs > Rings

  • @JohnBarron-n
    @JohnBarron-n Рік тому +2

    He taught him how to flop

    • @BlueAmerican26
      @BlueAmerican26 Рік тому +7

      Ah yes the brain rot hater

    • @JohnBarron-n
      @JohnBarron-n Рік тому +1

      @@BlueAmerican26 hater. You're as much a waste of space as Harden (the flop queen)

    • @1racks
      @1racks Рік тому +2

      @@JohnBarron-nyour name is troll try harder

    • @JohnBarron-n
      @JohnBarron-n Рік тому

      @@1racks I don't troll everything. Harden is a bum who will never win a championship. Flop artist.

    • @f5ive8
      @f5ive8 Рік тому

      @@JohnBarron-nkeep trolling 😂

  • @JaySee5
    @JaySee5 Рік тому +5

    You lose all the leg power in your shot with Thomas' 2-motion shot. That's why shooters like Dame and Steph don't do it. It's good for a mid-range shot to not be blocked, but detrimental from deep.

  • @JDub1827
    @JDub1827 Рік тому

    Devin Booker do to

  • @Nathaniel-Bartholomew
    @Nathaniel-Bartholomew Рік тому +1

    Lamelo doesn't jump either

  • @Dom2.0
    @Dom2.0 Рік тому

    Jordan Clarkson

  • @raggedykid7505
    @raggedykid7505 Рік тому

    Porter jr

  • @joshlee24
    @joshlee24 Рік тому

    bro said harden once n yall meat rode

  • @fredyrosales295
    @fredyrosales295 Рік тому

    Micheal porter jr is another.

  • @antwonkole6642
    @antwonkole6642 Рік тому

    Jamal Crawford, Westbrook…

  • @jalenjalen3685
    @jalenjalen3685 11 місяців тому

    Cam Thomas will break lebron scoring record 💯

  • @freemind8227
    @freemind8227 Рік тому

    Looking up to James Frauden I see why Cam plays no defense.

  • @cameronardoin7360
    @cameronardoin7360 Рік тому

    Trey Burke always would get high elevation

  • @SHAKE-S-PIERRE
    @SHAKE-S-PIERRE Рік тому +3

    Everyone plays like harden now not Curry

  • @ZuurrPPP
    @ZuurrPPP Рік тому

    Ray Allen ????

  • @geaty788
    @geaty788 Рік тому +7

    Ain’t shxt funny

  • @youngdmoney95
    @youngdmoney95 Рік тому

    Kyrie

  • @ShareefusMaximus
    @ShareefusMaximus Рік тому

    A lot of guys are great shooters but don't know anything about shooting. That's not true about JJ Reddick. He could be a shooting coach.