Houston Rockets: Tilman Fertitta talks MVP race and Harden in the postseason

2019 MVP Outcome

Fertitta had the below to say about the MVP controversy in which Giannis Antetokounmpo won the award over James Harden:

“James Harden, what he did last year in the regular season…Milwaukee and Giannis….unbelievable. But when you still look it’s a regular season award and he should have gotten it.”

It’s brilliant that Fertitta reminded everyone that the MVP award is a regular season award, and it’s also awesome that he would go on national television and say that Harden should have won the MVP. It’s great to hear an owner say that about one of their own, and I’m sure James Harden had to love hearing Fertitta state that claim also. It’s also obvious he’s telling the truth, as Harden was the league leader in win shares with 15.2 whereas Giannis was actually third with 14.4, almost a full point behind. In addition, Harden had the highest usage rate in the league with 40.5 percent whereas Giannis was fifth with 32.3 percent. Harden also had the highest value over replacement player, which was 9.9 whereas Giannis was a distant second with 7.6.

It’s also good Fertitta gave credit to Milwaukee and Giannis, as many in the media have been bashing the Rockets and saying they are being bitter about complaining over the snub in the first place.

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