We’re taking a look back and reviewing some of the more contentious MVP debates in NBA history. This time it’s Russell Westbrook and his triple-double dominance. Was he the right selection as league MVP for the 2016-17 season?
Chris Haynes: You could argue James Harden deserved the MVP and had the most consistent season. He led the third-seeded Houston Rockets to 55 wins, eight more than the sixth-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. At 29.1 points per game, Harden was second to Westbrook, who finished at 31.6. For 80 percent of the season, Harden had my vote.