One great thing about this Russell Westbrook/James Harden MVP debate is the analysis and data-dives it produces.
ESPN’s Kevin Pelton has endorsed Westbrook for the MVP, but only after enough number-crunching to make your brain swivel. You can read Pelton’s story here.
But not all the metrics or even good ideas come from professionals. Reader Mark Thomas of Calgary, Alberta, came up with an interesting slant.
Golden State’s Andre Igoudala was voted the 2015 NBA Finals most valuable player, beating out LeBron James by a narrow margin. The vote seemed a little squishy then.