James Harden says that wins should matter when it comes to the MVP award
Harden recorded his 21st triple double of the season
James Harden recorded the 21st triple double of the season in win against the Kings.
After the game the Rockets superstar spoke with the media about the MVP race with Russell Westbrook, who broke Oscar Robertson’s record for most triple doubles in a season.
Per ESPN, Houston Rockets star guard James Harden said Sunday that wins should matter when it comes to the Most Valuable Player award.
"I think that's the most important thing. I thought winning is what this is about -- period," Harden said after recording his 21st triple-double of the season in the Rockets' win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. "I'm not going to get in-depth with all that, but I thought winning was the most important thing. If you set your team up in a position to have a chance, at the ultimate goal, that's the most important thing."
According to Elias Sports Bureau research, the past 34 MVPs' teams have been ranked in the top three of their respective conferences in wins. In that stretch, only two were ranked outside the top two: Steve Nash in 2005-06 and Michael Jordan in 1987-88. Overall, 45 of the 61 MVP winners finished the season first in the conference. Only 12 of the 61 MVP winners finished the season ranked first in triple-doubles.
After the game the Rockets superstar spoke with the media about the MVP race with Russell Westbrook, who broke Oscar Robertson’s record for most triple doubles in a season.
Per ESPN, Houston Rockets star guard James Harden said Sunday that wins should matter when it comes to the Most Valuable Player award.
"I think that's the most important thing. I thought winning is what this is about -- period," Harden said after recording his 21st triple-double of the season in the Rockets' win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. "I'm not going to get in-depth with all that, but I thought winning was the most important thing. If you set your team up in a position to have a chance, at the ultimate goal, that's the most important thing."
According to Elias Sports Bureau research, the past 34 MVPs' teams have been ranked in the top three of their respective conferences in wins. In that stretch, only two were ranked outside the top two: Steve Nash in 2005-06 and Michael Jordan in 1987-88. Overall, 45 of the 61 MVP winners finished the season first in the conference. Only 12 of the 61 MVP winners finished the season ranked first in triple-doubles.
E. Carchia
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