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NBA Awards 2015: 5 reasons James Harden should have won MVP

By Luke Dahlgren

Apr 1, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Toyota Center. Rockets won 115 to 111. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Toyota Center. Rockets won 115 to 111. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 15, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives the ball during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives the ball during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Harden is less entertaining

This becomes less of a statistical argument and more of a philosophical argument. This is also no insult to James Harden, considering that Stephen Curry is the most fun player to watch in the NBA right now. Curry’s entertainment value makes him the most valuable player to the NBA, and his presence in the league helps bring a new appreciation for the game. On the other hand, Harden’s entertainment value inspires countless think pieces about new NBA rules.

The NBA wants the Golden State Warriors to make it to the NBA Finals, and while I’m not suggesting that the NBA will falsely engineer a Warriors-Cavs series, I feel confident that they will not want the Houston Rockets in the Finals. It’s in the league’s best interest to emphasize a player of Stephen Curry’s caliber, and it is easy for voters to think of the more visible Curry than the more important Harden.

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