If MVP doesn't go to him, would MIP be an acceptable consolation award? It seems like MIP is only considered for players who go from bad/decent to good/really good. Why can't it go to someone who goes from superstar to super-duper star?
I'll give him MIP too. He when from not making an All-team to becoming an MVP. What a great raise in talent!
I mean he's going from not making an All-NBA team last year to competing in a very close MVP race this season. That's a lot of improvement but, that's none of my business.
media will never give Harden this award...they'll say that Harden didn't really improve, D'antoni's system has inflated his stats
MVP - Harden COY - Mike AntoniO EOY - James Harden 6th man - Eric Gordon MIP - Clint Capela Rockets sweep