James Harden is coming off of the best season of his career. He averaged over 30 points a game for the first time in his career and helped lead the Rockets to a near-upset of the eventual-champion Warriors.
He also picked up his first Most Valuable Player award in the process, something that was long overdue for the Beard. As a result, he is getting a bit of love from the national media in the form of some ESPY nominations.
Best Athlete in a Sport
The first award that Harden is up for is the Best Athlete in a Sport ESPY.