This is one of the tightest MVP races in recent NBA history. With less than two weeks before the playoffs start the race will come down to Stephen Curry and James Harden. James Harden believes he has the edge over Curry and has done enough to win the MVP but the baby faced assassin out of Golden State isn’t convinced. After dropping 45 points on Portland last night, Curry told the media Harden might be getting ahead of himself.
Via Slam Magazine
Informed of Harden’s comments after leading the Warriors to a 116-105 win over the Blazers, Curry merely shrugged as he strolled toward the trainer’s room. […] “Ahh … that might have been a little aggressive,” the point guard said.“Nothing left to say … except that (Curry’s) the MVP,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. […] “I don’t have a vote,” Warriors CEO Joe Lacob said, “But all I’m saying is, it would be criminal if he doesn’t get it. Period.”
“In any other year, maybe he is,” Lacob said of Harden’s MVP claim. “He’s great. He is deserving – in any other year, maybe.”
A solid argument can be made for both of these guys on why they should win MVP. They have both taken their game to another level this season and are both more than deserving of the MVP honors.