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But all of the above is basically just fluff. Here’s the real clincher for Harden: Skip Bayless has given the MVP nod to Russell Westbrook. If there’s ever a consideration that works against a player who is ostensibly being praised, this h…

The MVP is James Harden
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Lon Shapiro

Apr 14, 2017·1 min read

However, Westbrook’s efforts are better than Harden on the defensive end. He’s top 10 in defensive win shares (only .1 behind Kawhi Leonard and virtually tied wth DeAndre Jordan). He’s #2 in Defensive Box Plus/Minus (4.7), behind only Draymond Green (4.9). His defensive rating is in the top 15. He has a slight edge in steals, while Harden has a slight edge in blocks.

My vote goes to Westbrook.

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