Will James Harden Be NBA’s 2017-18 MVP?

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Will this be the year James Harden is finally named MVP?


This year is Harden’s 6th year leading the Houston Rockets. Harden’s numbers are impressive and he just keeps on improving. Here’s proof.

2012-13 Season

PTS – 25.9
FGA – 17.1
3PA – 6.2
AST – 5.8
FG% – 43.8
3P% – 36.8
REB – 4.9
FT% – 85.1
MPG – 38.3

2013-14 Season

PTS – 25.4
FGA – 16.5
3PA – 6.6
AST – 6.1
FG% – 45.6
3P% – 36.6
REB – 4.7
FT% – 86.6
MPG – 38.0

2014-15 Season

PTS – 27.4
FGA – 18.1
3PA – 6.6
AST – 7.0
FG% – 44.0
3P% – 37.5
REB – 5.7
FT% – 86.8
MPG – 36.8

2015-16 Season

PTS – 29.0
FGA – 19.7
3PA – 8.0
AST – 7.5
FG% – 43.9
3P% – 35.9
REB – 6.1
FT% – 86.0
MPG – 38.1

2016-17 Season

PTS – 29.1
FGA – 18.9
3PA – 9.3
AST – 11.2
FG% – 44.0
3P% – 34.7
REB – 8.1
FT% – 84.7
MPG – 36.4

2017-18 Season (Current)

PTS – 31.6
FGA – 21.1
3PA – 11.1
AST – 9.9
FG% – 45.0
3P% – 40.4
REB – 4.8
FT% – 86.4
MPG – 36.2

Harden was the MVP Runner-up in 2014-15 and 2016-17. He was edged for the award both of those seasons.

• 2014-15 Season: Stephen Curry led Golden State to the Western Conference in the regular season, and throughout the playoffs and finals – eventually winning the championship.

• 2016-17 Season: Russell Westbrook recorded 42 triple-doubles breaking the record of Oscar Robertson (41) and averaging a triple-double throughout the season (31.6 P, 10.4 A, 10.7 R)

About Foulette Gunao

NBA fan and sportswriter, I enjoy writing because I can express my opinions and ideas. I’m very passionate about sports, particularly basketball analysis. My favorite teams are the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, and New York Knicks. My favorite players are Russell Westbrook, Kobe Bryant, DeMar DeRozan and Kristaps Porzingis. TSC is a blessing for me and I’m thankful to be part of the team, I’m able to share my knowledge about sports. It also gives me an opportunity to improve as a writer in the sports industry.



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