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

By Evan Massey

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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Nov 30, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Houston Rockets guard Ty Lawson (3) dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 116-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Houston Rockets guard Ty Lawson (3) dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 116-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Bad past experiences

Just a couple years back, Ty Lawson was acquired by the Houston Rockets. It was a deal that many thought would take the Rockets back into contention. Unfortunately, Lawson and Harden did not end up meshing well together.

Lawson is nowhere near the player that Paul is, but bad past experiences are certainly concerning.

Some believe that Lawson was simply playing bad basketball during his stint with the Rockets. He also struggled later on that season after being bought out and signed by the Indiana Pacers.

Whether that situation foreshadows what will happen with Paul and Harden or not, it is too early to tell. That being the case, Harden did not play well with a ball-dominant point guard the first time around, even when everyone thought the two would play well together.

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