It is kind of amazing what you get out of a player when they are happy, and that is what is happening in Brooklyn this season. Although their defensive efficiency is historically bad their offense is a spectacle to see. With a .800+ winning percentage against teams with a winning record since acquiring Harden they have been able to get by the defensive liabilities by simply outscoring the other teams.
Despite not scoring at the same clip he was in Houston he is having the best statistical season of his career while averaging 25points 11.5assists and 8.5 rebounds per game with the latter 2 stats being careers highs. Over his career he has shown his versatility on offense and has shown some skill defensively. While he will never be in the running for Defensive Player of the Year he is formidable as a defensive player.
In 2021 James has been disrespected in the MVP race by "experts" and I'm tired of it. He should be the front runner for the spot since he came over to Brooklyn and immediately showed impact and shored up the offense to make them more efficient. There is no doubt Steph Curry and Joel Embiid are having spectacular seasons but Harden's having a better one.
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