Houston Rockets: 5 reasons Chris Paul and James Harden won’t work together

April 10, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) moves the ball ahead of Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 10, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) moves the ball ahead of Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 11, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) warms up prior to game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) warms up prior to game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Potential chemistry problems off the floor

Changing a players game can always end up backfiring in a big way. Some players will become disgruntled with their role or begin disliking one of their teammates who may be taking the role that they have been used to playing throughout their career.

Paul and Harden are not bad guys away from the court, but there are chemistry problems that could arise by asking them both to change how they play.

Both players are used to being the dominant guard on the floor for their team. Paul was asked to score and facilitate to the offense in Los Angeles, while Harden was asked to do the same for the Rockets last season. Problems could occur if one of the two doesn’t like how the other is running the offense at any given time.

There is a good chance that the two will have no problems with each other since they worked together to make this deal happen, but it is certainly something to keep an eye on.