James Harden

NBA Preview 2019-20

October 11, 2019 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

The beauty of the current NBA season is the uncertainty. When was the last time, going into an NBA season, there have been legitimate questions about who the prohibitive favorite truly is? The Warriors have ruled the roost for several years. The Spurs and Lakers were previously perennial title contenders for nearly 15 years. Before that, we had Michael Jordan’s Bulls. This season, the Lakers and Clippers both have serious title aspirations and have good cases to be considered title … [Read more...] about NBA Preview 2019-20

NBA Playoff Predictions 2017-18

April 13, 2018 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

For the first time in several years, the odds do not favor a Warriors-Cavs Finals. In fact, the odds probably don’t even favor either team making the NBA Finals. The Rockets appear to be a better (and healthier) team than Golden State, which has limped through this last month. In the East, the familiar axiom that LeBron James is enough to overcome the East’s best regular season may no longer apply. The Warriors and Rockets are the class of the West by far and their Conference Finals … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Predictions 2017-18

Year End Award Predictions

April 7, 2018 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

As the season winds down, let’s dive into the obligatory year end awards predictions. Last year, there was some debate over which incredible season between Russell Westbrook and James Harden merited MVP. This year, it seems clearer that Harden is in the lead on all fronts. Nevertheless, let’s look into the numbers and give our take on the major awards: Rookie of the Year: Before sorting through this group, we do note that there are a bunch of pretty good rooks that are arguably in the … [Read more...] about Year End Award Predictions

Curry or Harden: The 2015 MVP Debate

March 3, 2015 by Ed Weiland Leave a Comment

The 2015 MVP race is interesting in a lot of ways. Like the season in general the story has been about new faces dominating the picture. This has been a welcome and refreshing development. It also features a most productive player vs. best player on the best team debate. That would Stephen Curry of the Warriors and James Harden of the Rockets. This article breaks down the MVP chances for both players and adds some thoughts on 4 longshot candidates. Stephen Curry, Golden State: Curry is the … [Read more...] about Curry or Harden: The 2015 MVP Debate

NBA 2013 Preview: Most Improved Player

October 27, 2012 by Ed Weiland Leave a Comment

The MIP should be one of the more intriguing award competitions to watch in 2013. Before the talent drought that plagued the NBA drafts of 2011 and 2012, the drafts of 2009 and 2010 were both deep with solid NBA prospects. Those players are ready to make an impact in 2013. That should not only make for a very entertaining season, but a lot of good Most Improved Player candidates. The profile for the winner of the Most Improved Player award is as follows: A young player who playing is in his … [Read more...] about NBA 2013 Preview: Most Improved Player