On February 19, Beijing time, in the past few seasons, James Harden's step-back three-point shot has become a highlight in the NBA. His technique amazed the fans and became a nightmare for opponents. Curiously, however, this technology, which once wow countless people, now seems to have become unremarkable and no longer as eye-catching as it once was.
To see why Harden's step-back three-pointers look lackluster right now, we need to analyze multiple aspects.
First and foremost, the NBA is a competitive sports league where players are constantly learning and improving during the game. Over time, other players began to realize the value of the technique and began to try to apply it in their own matches. As a result, Harden's step-back three-pointer is no longer his exclusive stunt, but is gradually becoming one of the tricks mastered by other players in the league.
Second, Harden's step-back three-pointers were once impressive because he was able to pull off the move with great accuracy and skill. However, as the game progressed and the opponent adjusted, Harden's technology seemed to gradually lose its original power. This may be because he relied too heavily on the technology during the game, leading other players and coaches to limit his play by studying footage and developing targeted defensive strategies.
In addition, the rules of the basketball game and the scale of the referee's penalty may also have an impact on Harden's step-back three-point shot. In the past season, Harden has often used step-back three-pointers to draw fouls in games to get free throws. However, as the game progresses and the rules change, the referee's penalty scale may also become more stringent, making it difficult for Harden to get free throws as he used to.
In summary, the reason why Harden's step-back three-pointers now look unremarkable is the combination of factors such as other players starting to master the technique, Harden's over-reliance on the technique, and changes in game rules and referee scales. While this technique was once Harden's exclusive stunt, it is now one of the skills that other players in the league can master. So, for fans, while Harden's step-back three-pointers aren't as eye-catching as they once were, it's still a very useful technique in basketball.