James Harden named MVP by NBPA according to the players' votes

James Harden is the MVP of the season according to players’ vote.

Per ESPN,  NBA players believe James Harden is this season's most valuable player, as the NBPA announced the Houston Rockets guard won its MVP award according to the players' votes.Harden was also voted Most Valuable Player by his peers during the NBPA's inaugural awards in 2015. Last year, Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook took home the players' MVP award as well as the league's MVP honors.

LeBron James was also named the NBPA's first-ever "NBPA People's Champ" Award for best utilizing his platform to make a positive impact in society.

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The NBPA MVP Award

Naturel x James Harden ????. Congrats @JHarden13!! @TheRealNaturel portrays what it means to hold the crown — with style. ???? #PlayersVoice pic.twitter.com/4zXonyULtU

— NBPA (@TheNBPA) June 7, 2018