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I cannot not wait until Kawhi gets unleashed come playoff time, dudes seem to have forgotten just how good he is.
**OFFICIAL 2019 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD**
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NBA Players Pick James Harden over Giannis for MVP in Amick's Anonymous Poll
TYLER CONWAY
APRIL 08, 2019
NBA players have chosen.
James Harden is the MVP.
Sam Amick of The Athletic published the opinion of 122 NBA players, 44.3 percent of whom believe Harden should take home his second straight MVP:
1. James Harden (44.3 percent)
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo (38.9 percent)
3. Paul George (12.7 percent)
4. Joel Embiid (1.7 percent)
T-5. Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Kawhi Leonard (1 percent)
Of course, we will get a larger sample this summer when the NBPA hands out the Players Voice Awards. Harden won the MVP from both the media and players last year. He and Antetokounmpo are the favorites to take home the honors for 2018-19, with voting likely being drawn down ideological lines.
Antetokounmpo is deserving and perhaps the more traditional choice, given the fact that he's led the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA's best record while putting up historic numbers. He's on pace to become the first player since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to average 27 points, 12 rebounds and five assists per game. Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor are the only other players to pull off the feat.
Antetokounmpo is also a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, something Harden cannot say.
Harden, however, is putting up one of the greatest scoring displays in modern history and single-handedly saved the Rockets season. His 36.09 points per game are the seventh-most in NBA history and second most by a player not named Wilt Chamberlain. Michael Jordan's 37.09 points per game in 1986-87 are the most by a guard in NBA history.
It's clear, based on these players' votes, that they value Harden's historic scoring slightly over Giannis' more well-rounded game.
TYLER CONWAY
APRIL 08, 2019
NBA players have chosen.
James Harden is the MVP.
Sam Amick of The Athletic published the opinion of 122 NBA players, 44.3 percent of whom believe Harden should take home his second straight MVP:
1. James Harden (44.3 percent)
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo (38.9 percent)
3. Paul George (12.7 percent)
4. Joel Embiid (1.7 percent)
T-5. Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Kawhi Leonard (1 percent)
Of course, we will get a larger sample this summer when the NBPA hands out the Players Voice Awards. Harden won the MVP from both the media and players last year. He and Antetokounmpo are the favorites to take home the honors for 2018-19, with voting likely being drawn down ideological lines.
Antetokounmpo is deserving and perhaps the more traditional choice, given the fact that he's led the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA's best record while putting up historic numbers. He's on pace to become the first player since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to average 27 points, 12 rebounds and five assists per game. Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor are the only other players to pull off the feat.
Antetokounmpo is also a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, something Harden cannot say.
Harden, however, is putting up one of the greatest scoring displays in modern history and single-handedly saved the Rockets season. His 36.09 points per game are the seventh-most in NBA history and second most by a player not named Wilt Chamberlain. Michael Jordan's 37.09 points per game in 1986-87 are the most by a guard in NBA history.
It's clear, based on these players' votes, that they value Harden's historic scoring slightly over Giannis' more well-rounded game.
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Players turning into blog boys giving Harden the MVP
The difference in player rankings from fans/media & players is always interesting.
Players see a dude having one of the best offensive seasons ever. "Y'all" see a guy who 'just shoots free throws".
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They go up against him every night. They know how unstoppable he is.
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can we lift the RW Peace Act for a moment to talk about him being voted most overrated?
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I'm surprised Embiid only has 1.7%. Thought it would be 0 since no one likes him
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I chuckled at Jimmy, KAT and Wiggy being tied for 2nd for that
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I like him.
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Is most over rated missing Giannis?
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Really good read. Seems like he's listening & genuinely wants to be more involved in the solution.
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Blasphemy
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I can see the logic behind it but he's not overrated. Over hyped maybe but not overrated
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I was very conflicted.
Draymond and Russ being voted most overrated is like a dream come true. And that dream is a nightmare because Westbrook is a saint and the best NBA player to come out of LA. **** these voters.
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Real fitting the Rockets hit 27 3's after bricking 27 3's last year in the playoffs. The gift and the Curse of a MDA and Harden team.
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The “people’s MVP”
Voted overrated by his peers shocking
Voted overrated by his peers shocking
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Nice. More white athletes need to step up and then speak out on what they see and hear while in the arena, and on the field. The fact that many of them stay silent, is one of the reasons that white fans are comfortable with saying and doing the things that they do. There is no hope for white america, as privilege runs too deep. Fear of reprisal from other whites, is what destroys all avenues to a peaceful ending.
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Who the **** overrates Wiggins. Bro is asscheeks and everyone knows it
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Kyle saying some real ****. Don't hear that many white people be this honest about racism.
But as disgraceful as it is that we have to deal with racist hecklers in NBA arenas in 2019? The truth is, you could argue that that kind of racism is “easier” to deal with.
Because at least in those cases, the racism is loud and clear. There’s no ambiguity — not in the act itself, and thankfully not in the response: we throw the guy out of the building, and then we ban him for life.
But in many ways the more dangerous form of racism isn’t that loud and stupid kind. It isn’t the kind that announces itself when it walks into the arena. It’s the quiet and subtle kind. The kind that almost hides itself in plain view. It’s the person who does and says all the “right” things in public: They’re perfectly friendly when they meet a person of color. They’re very polite. But in private? Well….. they sort of wish that everyone would stop making everything “about race” all the time.
It’s the kind of racism that can seem almost invisible — which is one of the main reasons why it’s allowed to persist.
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If there are honestly a large amount of casual fans that think he's better than KD/Steph/Harden, but I think the majority just think he's better than Steph/Harden, which is still an offense
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I have nothing against Harden, he's without a doubt the best offensive player in the league this year.
Take Harden out of the Rockets though, they'd still make the playoffs with a healthy roster. Take Giannis out of the Bucks, they'd have a top 10 pick.
True MVP through and through.
Plays both sides of the ball.
Most dominant player in the league.
99.9% of the world doesnt know who tf Khris Middleton is.
Take Harden out of the Rockets though, they'd still make the playoffs with a healthy roster. Take Giannis out of the Bucks, they'd have a top 10 pick.
True MVP through and through.
Plays both sides of the ball.
Most dominant player in the league.
99.9% of the world doesnt know who tf Khris Middleton is.
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Didn't Kyle say something in defense of the Utah fans when that whole Russ incident happened?
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