it only adds to harden..you must be doing something really really REALLY great to be snubbed like that
I've believe that Giannis "won" this award back in November as long as he played well enough to have an argument. The NBA needs to start developing it's next generation of superstars. Almost all of the guys you hear about making deep playoff runs or just dominating in general (Harden, Curry, Durant, Westbrook, George, Leonard, etc) are all close about 30 years old. Having an MVP that is in his early 20s will help generate more views. Harden is more deserving to be sure......but I'd be surprised if they didn't give this to Giannis. And Clutchfans will meltdown just like we did at the trade deadline lmao.
Yes. In Houston and here on Clutchfans. Most of the rest of the NBA watching world won't be talking about it.
this is the way of the world...most of the greatness in most of the fields of human endeavor can be truly recognized and enjoyed only by a selected few...most of the time the majority of the ppl are mostly in the darkness
The funny thing is that Giannis is still ascendent. So they will need to give it to him the next 3-4 years as well. They are trapping themselves because he has not hit his prime.
It definitely will be brought up by other fans outside of Houston as well. Can't ignore a 36/8/7/2 statline and the amazing feats Harden accomplished this season with the 50 & 60 point games, and the 30 point streak.
I can guarantee you that none of those guys will put up the numbers he is going to next year. When his three point shot starts to fall, he will be the most dominant force to play the game since Lebron entered the league. That's why I feel Harden should get it this year. Harden has evolved his game to be the MVP, Giannis still is depending more on pure athleticism.
the rest of the NBA world might not be talking about Harden being robbed of the MVP in 18-19, but they’ll definitely be talking about his insane scoring season 20 years from now the next legendary offensive player to enter the league a decade or 2 from now will now become the 1st player to do X, Y, or Z since James Harden
There was an expectation that went with that (shameful) Clutchfans meltdown. This was an unexpected MVP season from Harden. I think we all know no one wanted to give Harden the trophy because of the last 3 years.
It's all about narratives and marketing my friend. Casual fans don't understand the finer points of the game and they are the majority.
Oh my bad. I wasn't referring to this year. I was talking for years to come. The NBA needs guys like Giannis to "slide up" in order to make room for the new breed.
You could make that case. Here are the MVP odds on Nov 1. So you can see where the narrative starts. Giannis had the lead and just never let go. Really a testament to Harden for being 6th here and pushing his way to the top.
I still don't think rockets make it out second round without play making of Trevor ariza! The mvp award doesn't get announced until second round of the playoffs.