The NBA's current leading scorer is averaging 5PPG less than Durant on 9% lower FG%..

[russwest0]

Harden this year averaging 27 PPG on 42% shooting. Durant last year with 32PPG on 51% shooting. The league just ain't the same without KD.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Everyone knows whoever wins scoring title and MVP besides KD this season has an asteriks and is a proxy till 2016

[russwest0]

Everyone knows whoever wins scoring title and MVP besides KD this season has an asteriks and is a proxy till 2016

It's funny cause Westbrook is averaging well over 1PPG more than Harden on 6 less minutes per game... and with a higher FG% as well.

Yet you don't see Westbrook getting tons of media hype.

[All Net]

It's funny cause Westbrook is averaging well over 1PPG more than Harden on 6 less minutes per game... and with a higher FG% as well.

Yet you don't see Westbrook getting tons of media hype.
Because okc aren't even at 500 yet that's why.

[K Xerxes]

Regular season warrior. Let's see what Durant does in the playoffs this time when faced with pressure and his kryptonite: midgets.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

It's funny cause Westbrook is averaging well over 1PPG more than Harden on 6 less minutes per game... and with a higher FG% as well.

Yet you don't see Westbrook getting tons of media hype.
I dont know how Russ is behind Harden in MVP voting and why hes more popular. Maybe its the market w/ the endorsements and sht that Russ doesnt give a sht about. But hes a way better player than Harden and way more exciting sht is dumb

[VengefulAngel]

I dont know how Russ is behind Harden in MVP voting and why hes more popular. Maybe its the market w/ the endorsements and sht that Russ doesnt give a sht about. But hes a way better player than Harden and way more exciting sht is dumb

Westbrook is always going to be overshadowed by Durant. Durant is better player but Russ is a better competitor. Can't wait for Russ to get the respect he deserves.

[All Net]

I dont know how Russ is behind Harden in MVP voting and why hes more popular. Maybe its the market w/ the endorsements and sht that Russ doesnt give a sht about. But hes a way better player than Harden and way more exciting sht is dumb
Record

Which is pretty obvious.

[russwest0]

Record

Which is pretty obvious.

Record? OKC's record with Westbrook has been great.

The MVP is a hype award, and even with awards like the damn X-Mas MVP where it's clear that Westbrook was the most deserving, Wade wins it because of a narrative. :oldlol:

[All Net]

Record? OKC's record with Westbrook has been great.

The MVP is a hype award, and even with awards like the damn X-Mas MVP where it's clear that Westbrook was the most deserving, Wade wins it because of a narrative. :oldlol:
Overall record

Stats plus record is all that matters for mvp. Everybody should know this by now.

[K Xerxes]

I dont know how Russ is behind Harden in MVP voting and why hes more popular. Maybe its the market w/ the endorsements and sht that Russ doesnt give a sht about. But hes a way better player than Harden and way more exciting sht is dumb

Russ has only played 17 games so far, while Harden's played 28. And Harden's led his team to a far better record (because Durant and Westbrook have spent so much time out). Russ just needs to play more games and drag OKC to a respectable record to enter the mix. His play and stats certainly warrant it, but they're not going to give the MVP to a lower seed.

I don't believe many people believe Harden > Westbrook, if at all. Westbrook is a top 5 player easily (I think top 3 now), Harden is top 10 but his playoff chokes are undeniable and must be factored.

[russwest0]

Overall record

Stats plus record is all that matters for mvp. Everybody should know this by now.

So when OKC plays like garbage without Westbrook, he gets punished for it?

Okay :oldlol:

[All Net]

So when OKC plays like garbage without Westbrook, he gets punished for it?

Okay :oldlol:

I'm not saying it's right but that's how it works. You need a top 5 record to be in the mix.

[VengefulAngel]

Russ has only played 17 games so far, while Harden's played 28. And Harden's led his team to a far better record (because Durant and Westbrook have spent so much time out). Russ just needs to play more games and drag OKC to a respectable record to enter the mix. His play and stats certainly warrant it, but they're not going to give the MVP to a lower seed.

I don't believe many people believe Harden > Westbrook, if at all. Westbrook is a top 5 player easily (I think top 3 now), Harden is top 10 but his playoff chokes are undeniable and must be factored.

People seem to dismiss Harden's choking in the playoffs. Just imagine if Durant or Lebron had playoff runs similar to Harden.

[I<3NBA]

not since MJ has the leading scorer won the championship the year they led the NBA in scoring. it's a sad award to be honest. an empty victory. championship is the only award that really matters. i'm sure all these leading scorers would gladly exchange their leading scoring title if they could win a championship that year.

2013-14 NBA Kevin Durant
2012-13 NBA Carmelo Anthony
2011-12 NBA Kevin Durant
2010-11 NBA Kevin Durant
2009-10 NBA Kevin Durant
2008-09 NBA Dwyane Wade
2007-08 NBA LeBron James
2006-07 NBA Kobe Bryant
2005-06 NBA Kobe Bryant
2004-05 NBA Allen Iverson
2003-04 NBA Tracy McGrady
2002-03 NBA Tracy McGrady
2001-02 NBA Allen Iverson
2000-01 NBA Allen Iverson
1999-00 NBA Shaquille O'Neal
1998-99 NBA Allen Iverson
1997-98 NBA Michael Jordan
1996-97 NBA Michael Jordan
1995-96 NBA Michael Jordan
1994-95 NBA Shaquille O'Neal
1993-94 NBA David Robinson
1992-93 NBA Michael Jordan

[Heatles201]

It's funny cause Westbrook is averaging well over 1PPG more than Harden on 6 less minutes per game... and with a higher FG% as well.

Yet you don't see Westbrook getting tons of media hype.

Westbrook has been getting a lot of media hype don't know what you on ( well deserved if you ask me), even on ESPN

[Xsatyr]

I dont know how Russ is behind Harden in MVP voting and why hes more popular. Maybe its the market w/ the endorsements and sht that Russ doesnt give a sht about. But hes a way better player than Harden and way more exciting sht is dumb

It's funny cause Westbrook is averaging well over 1PPG more than Harden on 6 less minutes per game... and with a higher FG% as well.

Yet you don't see Westbrook getting tons of media hype.

Russell has missed too many games and his teams record is still not good enough for the playoffs. Also even though he has been on a tear since coming back Harden has matched his production. Harden is averaging over 30 points on 45% shooting since Westbrook returned.

So not only has Harden matched his production since returning but he has played all season while carrying his injury-depleted team to one of the top seeds in the West. Rockets are healthy now so it will be interesting to see if they can go on a nice run.

[Orlando Magic]

not since MJ has the leading scorer won the championship the year they led the NBA in scoring. it's a sad award to be honest. an empty victory. championship is the only award that really matters. i'm sure all these leading scorers would gladly exchange their leading scoring title if they could win a championship that year.

2013-14 NBA Kevin Durant
2012-13 NBA Carmelo Anthony
2011-12 NBA Kevin Durant
2010-11 NBA Kevin Durant
2009-10 NBA Kevin Durant
2008-09 NBA Dwyane Wade
2007-08 NBA LeBron James
2006-07 NBA Kobe Bryant
2005-06 NBA Kobe Bryant
2004-05 NBA Allen Iverson
2003-04 NBA Tracy McGrady
2002-03 NBA Tracy McGrady
2001-02 NBA Allen Iverson
2000-01 NBA Allen Iverson
1999-00 NBA Shaquille O'Neal
1998-99 NBA Allen Iverson
1997-98 NBA Michael Jordan
1996-97 NBA Michael Jordan
1995-96 NBA Michael Jordan
1994-95 NBA Shaquille O'Neal
1993-94 NBA David Robinson
1992-93 NBA Michael Jordan

Only one player on that list hasn't been to the finals though. Only two as the man.

[UK2K]

It's funny cause Westbrook is averaging well over 1PPG more than Harden on 6 less minutes per game... and with a higher FG% as well.

Yet you don't see Westbrook getting tons of media hype.
His usage rate is also a ridiculous 41%, which means when he's on the floor, he constantly has the ball in his hand.

Compare minutes if you want, but when you look at the usage rate as well, Westbrook has the ball more than Harden in six less minutes per game. Will Durant allow that?

The minute disparity doesn't count if Westbrook is chucking up 11 more shots per 100 possessions than Harden lol, he should be averaging a lot of points.

[stalkerforlife]

Durant is the best player in the world and this year has just confirmed it.

Dude should be the MVP.

[Genaro]

not since MJ has the leading scorer won the championship the year they led the NBA in scoring. it's a sad award to be honest. an empty victory. championship is the only award that really matters. i'm sure all these leading scorers would gladly exchange their leading scoring title if they could win a championship that year.

2013-14 NBA Kevin Durant
2012-13 NBA Carmelo Anthony
2011-12 NBA Kevin Durant
2010-11 NBA Kevin Durant
2009-10 NBA Kevin Durant
2008-09 NBA Dwyane Wade
2007-08 NBA LeBron James
2006-07 NBA Kobe Bryant
2005-06 NBA Kobe Bryant
2004-05 NBA Allen Iverson
2003-04 NBA Tracy McGrady
2002-03 NBA Tracy McGrady
2001-02 NBA Allen Iverson
2000-01 NBA Allen Iverson
1999-00 NBA Shaquille O'Neal
1998-99 NBA Allen Iverson
1997-98 NBA Michael Jordan
1996-97 NBA Michael Jordan
1995-96 NBA Michael Jordan
1994-95 NBA Shaquille O'Neal
1993-94 NBA David Robinson
1992-93 NBA Michael Jordan
Shaq won the title in 2000

[Nuff Said]

Shaq won the title in 2000
Did Jordan not win?

[Marchesk]

Regular season warrior. Let's see what Durant does in the playoffs this time when faced with pressure and his kryptonite: midgets.

Lebron has never once in 5 finals averaged 30 ppg. Durant did it on his first try.

[navy]

Lebron has never once in 5 finals averaged 30 ppg. Durant did it on his first try.
Empty stats.