MVP or Conference Finals Appearance?

An MVP and second round appearance is obviously better than nothing other than a Conference Finals exit.

 

No brainer. Would have been more intriguing if the MVP award didn't necessarily preclude reaching the conference finals

 

I'm probably in the minority in this, but if we're not going to win the championship, I'd rather Harden get the MVP. Big picture, having an actual MVP will do wonders for our recruiting of free agents. Also, as a fan, I will remember more fondly on the special season that Harden had than a Conference Final loss if it is legitimized by the MVP award.

 

Conference finals for me. I love the playoffs and anything that means more playoff games means more fun for me. I already know Harden should be the MVP, so wondering whether or not some media personalities agree with me doesn't keep me up at night.

 

MVP with 2nd round exit.

 

Conference finals

Team success >>>>>>>>> Individual success

 

I pick finals MVP.

 

Seeing as how the two aren't mutually... Both?

 

MVP means nothing. There is no I in TEAM. Individual accolades are only a component of true success. Just look at fat boy on TNT.

 

Gotta win in the playoffs, that's what defines a legacy. No one is going to remember guys like Nash cause he never reached the finals. If Harden wants to be remembered as a great, getting to Finals is a lot more important than MVP. Honestly, if Dream hadn't gotten that one in 94, he would still be considered one of the best players to ever play the game.

 

My answer would maybe be different if we weren't so starved for playoff success lately, but because we have, gotta take conference finals.

 

Let Curry have the MVP, he deserves it. I'd rather Harden along with Howard, Ariza and Jet lead Jones, Motiejunas, Prigioni, Canaan(oh wait we traded him) Brewer, Smith, Capela, Dorsey, Johnson and McDaniels to the NBA Finals and we get that elusive 3rd banner in Houston.

 

This question angers me, i would take getting out of the first round over the mvp. If Harden wins the MVP it wil do nothing but put more pressure on the Rockets. Can you imagine what the narritive will be if he wins the MVP and doesnt get out of the first round? It will be an embarrassment

 

Conference Finals would mean more of course, but even if Harden somehow wins the MVP and they go out early in the playoffs for whatever reason that doesn't mean that its not a huge accomplishment.

Maybe people here will poopoo on Harden if that is to happen, and they will probably blame McHale and Morey for running him ragged, etc. during the regular season because that's just how it works around here.

 

Is one exclusive to the other?

I'll take both, Thank You

 

I no longer vote in non-public polls, but I'll answer in this post, because it's so damned easy. Getting to the WC Finals, of course. Nothing matters more than getting to the series that has the winner playing for the championship. No individual accomplishments can top that, in my not very humble opinion.

 

Some people really take an individual award over the success of the whole team? Embarrassing.

 

Not sure I agree. Take Curry out of the warriors and their system and remaining players allow them to win some games. Take beard out and the Rockets will look like special needs players.