Who is the MVP to date?

the27guy · 01-01-2017, 12:43 AM

Would love to see what the poll shows and see explanations below...poll to follow.

bdoody42 · 01-01-2017, 12:54 AM

I voted Harden. Should have made votes public so we can see how bias some people are.

the27guy · 01-01-2017, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bdoody42

I voted Harden. Should have made votes public so we can see how bias some people are.

Heck. I meant to.

My bad. I voted harden too. I don't like him. But as of right now, it's him.

Ferg1945 · 01-01-2017, 01:05 AM

It's still LeBron.

When he wants to... he just takes over a game. Just can't do it 82 games and the playoffs. A motivated LeBron is still MVP... just like MJ back in the day.

No1CavsFan · 01-01-2017, 01:07 AM

The thread should be retitled 'Who Will Come 2nd To Russell Westbrook In The MVP Race?'

bdoody42 · 01-01-2017, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

It's still LeBron.

When he wants to... he just takes over a game. Just can't do it 82 games and the playoffs. A motivated LeBron is still MVP... just like MJ back in the day.

How is it LeBron this year? It's a 82 game season not just showing up and playing at your peak when you want.

tjforce · 01-01-2017, 01:19 AM

MVP Westbrook.

Best player on the planet, LeBron.

Ottomatic · 01-01-2017, 01:28 AM

Harden and Westbrook are really close, Harden the better shooter, Westbrook the better rebounder. Westbrook also doing it with a little less of a supporting cast though. All other numbers are really, really close.

I go slight edge Harden right now, but it could swing the other way in just a game for me.

boxbuster7 · 01-01-2017, 01:41 AM

I think it comes down to the fact that the Rockets are a better team right now, therefore giving the edge to the beard.

exoticprince · 01-01-2017, 02:14 AM

Harden and Russ are so close. I'm gonna go with Russ

GeechQuest · 01-01-2017, 02:15 AM

I voted Harden but the margin is razor thin. The Rockets were on fire in December so I'll give him the edge for now. It really flip flops daily.

I'd probabaly put Giannis 3rd right now. 7th seed and an even .500 record. The Bucks might be the worst team in the NBA without him.

jifengjeff · 01-01-2017, 02:27 AM

Voted Russ but Harden had a career night, 1st ever 50+15+15 triple double

daeve · 01-01-2017, 02:35 AM

I don't think anyone on GS should win it, and certainly not the guy who joined an all-time great team. It's Harden's if Hou retains that 3-seed, and Giannis has an outside shot if the Bucks get the 3-4 seed in the East. [very doable because they'll be pretty dangerous once Middleton gets healthy and they're only 3 games back of Boston right now].

If those teams fail its probably LeBron's

vinsanity15 · 01-01-2017, 02:40 AM

Love Hharden but the MVP is 10000% RUSSS. If Russ averages a triple double and OKC makes playoffs RUSS is 1000000000000% the MVP.

tjforce · 01-01-2017, 02:40 AM

This is an opinion poll, and I respect many different view points, but anybody talking Giannis over Lebron has serious judgement making issues.

vinsanity15 · 01-01-2017, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by No1CavsFan

The thread should be retitled 'Who Will Come 2nd To Russell Westbrook In The MVP Race?'

Exactly as long as he averages a triple double and OKC makes playoffs there is no chance anyone wins MVP but him.

The guy is avearging a TRIPLE DOUBLE PEOPLE lets all wake up here and realize how freaking CRAZY that is.

The guy is 1000000000% the MVP if he keeps this up.

drobfan8 · 01-01-2017, 03:07 AM

It will be hard to deny Harden or Westbrook, but I'd rather see LeBron get it than those 2. I don't think guys that TO so much and have the highest usage are necessarily MVPs.

jj2 · 01-01-2017, 03:30 AM

It's Harden at this point. Just. If Houston end up the second or third seed then it's going to be tough not to give it to him (assuming OKC is still a decent number of games behind).

jj2 · 01-01-2017, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by daeve

I don't think anyone on GS should win it, and certainly not the guy who joined an all-time great team. It's Harden's if Hou retains that 3-seed, and Giannis has an outside shot if the Bucks get the 3-4 seed in the East. [very doable because they'll be pretty dangerous once Middleton gets healthy and they're only 3 games back of Boston right now].

If those teams fail its probably LeBron's

Giannis isn't even top 5 at this point. He's probably not too far off, though.

Barring any disasters, he's not going to get more votes that Russ, Harden, Lebron, Durant or Kawhi.

the27guy · 01-01-2017, 03:39 AM

Giannis is having a GREAT season. All NBA second team is absolutely possible.

But come on guys, MVP? 7th in the east.

tjforce · 01-01-2017, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by the27guy

Giannis is having a GREAT season. All NBA second team is absolutely possible.

But come on guys, MVP? 7th in the east.

Nor is he doing anything history in a year in which others are.

Don't get me wrong, heck of a player, and may be a serious candidate in the coming years, but this point in the season he's not even close.

pingbling23 · 01-01-2017, 06:49 AM

i, too, am not a big harden fan but what he is doing its mvp worthy. so far the rockets are the 3 seed and hes averaging 28/8/12. a strong case can be made for russ too but playing in the same conference and being behind the rockets is the determining factor for me right now. take both players off their respective teams and both teams would be bottom feeders. they could do co-mvp and i would be fine with it at this point.

kyleuk21 · 01-01-2017, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pingbling23

i, too, am not a big harden fan but what he is doing its mvp worthy. so far the rockets are the 3 seed and hes averaging 28/8/12. a strong case can be made for russ too but playing in the same conference and being behind the rockets is the determining factor for me right now. take both players off their respective teams and both teams would be bottom feeders. they could do co-mvp and i would be fine with it at this point.

Russ is averaging something like 31/10/10 which is stronger than harden. Gotta go with Russ but not by much.

CurryMeHome · 01-01-2017, 09:07 AM

Westbrook has been impressive but Harden has the edge due to how great the Rockets are doing this season. Wouldn't be surprised to see them make the conference finals either. Harden doesn't get the hobby love but that means nothing as far as the actual MVP vote goes.

Wolves4Life · 01-01-2017, 09:12 AM

Harden, Lebron 2nd and Russ 3rd. If the Thunder were better easily Russ. Good thing the poll is now cause by seasons end who knows Thunder could be better than Rockets. Rockets are a good team but shooting 40 3's a game won't work in the playoffs.

View Poll Results: As of 12/31/16 who do you argue should be the MVP?
Kevin durant	7	3.07%
James harden	72	31.58%
Lebron james	25	10.96%
Russell Westbrook	116	50.88%
Other (identify who in the comments)	8	3.51%
Voters: 228. You may not vote on this poll

01-01-2017, 12:43 AM	#1
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01-01-2017, 12:54 AM	#2
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01-01-2017, 01:07 AM	#5
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01-01-2017, 01:19 AM	#7
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 22,757	MVP Westbrook. Best player on the planet, LeBron. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!" Last edited by tjforce; 01-01-2017 at 01:30 AM. Reason: Too much Champagne. Happy New Year.

01-01-2017, 01:05 AM	#4
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,719	It's still LeBron. When he wants to... he just takes over a game. Just can't do it 82 games and the playoffs. A motivated LeBron is still MVP... just like MJ back in the day.

01-01-2017, 01:28 AM	#8
Ottomatic Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 4,141 Ottomatic	Harden and Westbrook are really close, Harden the better shooter, Westbrook the better rebounder. Westbrook also doing it with a little less of a supporting cast though. All other numbers are really, really close. I go slight edge Harden right now, but it could swing the other way in just a game for me.

01-01-2017, 01:41 AM	#9
boxbuster7 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 11,671 boxbuster777	I think it comes down to the fact that the Rockets are a better team right now, therefore giving the edge to the beard.

01-01-2017, 02:14 AM	#10
exoticprince Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,309	Harden and Russ are so close. I'm gonna go with Russ

01-01-2017, 02:15 AM	#11
GeechQuest Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 10,779 GeechQuest	I voted Harden but the margin is razor thin. The Rockets were on fire in December so I'll give him the edge for now. It really flip flops daily. I'd probabaly put Giannis 3rd right now. 7th seed and an even .500 record. The Bucks might be the worst team in the NBA without him.

01-01-2017, 02:27 AM	#12
jifengjeff Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,312 jifengjeff jifengjeff	Voted Russ but Harden had a career night, 1st ever 50+15+15 triple double __________________ Go Lakers！

01-01-2017, 02:35 AM	#13
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,118 accrules	I don't think anyone on GS should win it, and certainly not the guy who joined an all-time great team. It's Harden's if Hou retains that 3-seed, and Giannis has an outside shot if the Bucks get the 3-4 seed in the East. [very doable because they'll be pretty dangerous once Middleton gets healthy and they're only 3 games back of Boston right now]. If those teams fail its probably LeBron's

01-01-2017, 02:40 AM	#14
vinsanity15 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,946	Love Hharden but the MVP is 10000% RUSSS. If Russ averages a triple double and OKC makes playoffs RUSS is 1000000000000% the MVP.

01-01-2017, 03:07 AM	#17
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,776 drobfan8 drobfan8	It will be hard to deny Harden or Westbrook, but I'd rather see LeBron get it than those 2. I don't think guys that TO so much and have the highest usage are necessarily MVPs. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

01-01-2017, 03:30 AM	#18
jj2 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 5,005	It's Harden at this point. Just. If Houston end up the second or third seed then it's going to be tough not to give it to him (assuming OKC is still a decent number of games behind).

01-01-2017, 03:39 AM	#20
the27guy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 14,671 the27guy the27guy	Giannis is having a GREAT season. All NBA second team is absolutely possible. But come on guys, MVP? 7th in the east. __________________ @thereal27guy Founder of Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine

01-01-2017, 06:49 AM	#22
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,932 pingbling23	i, too, am not a big harden fan but what he is doing its mvp worthy. so far the rockets are the 3 seed and hes averaging 28/8/12. a strong case can be made for russ too but playing in the same conference and being behind the rockets is the determining factor for me right now. take both players off their respective teams and both teams would be bottom feeders. they could do co-mvp and i would be fine with it at this point.

01-01-2017, 09:07 AM	#24
CurryMeHome Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 49	Westbrook has been impressive but Harden has the edge due to how great the Rockets are doing this season. Wouldn't be surprised to see them make the conference finals either. Harden doesn't get the hobby love but that means nothing as far as the actual MVP vote goes.

01-01-2017, 09:12 AM	#25
Wolves4Life Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 12,453	Harden, Lebron 2nd and Russ 3rd. If the Thunder were better easily Russ. Good thing the poll is now cause by seasons end who knows Thunder could be better than Rockets. Rockets are a good team but shooting 40 3's a game won't work in the playoffs.