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Geez...Game 1 of ROCKETS V THUNDER...

Harden was sublime...

If Westbrook doesn't win MVP this season, then he'll never get it. For me, he deserves it, because of the mark he has set. His selfishness doesn't matter to me.
But of course there are a lot of players in the conversation. To see a list of ten players, even added Porzingis, I'm wondering if somebody knows about the Greek Freak ...
He will probably win the MIP, but for me he is more important for his team (success) than Porzingis is for his Knicks. Even though the overall merch value of Porzingis might be higher because NY is a different market.

Harden in Game 1 was sublime. He has my vote for MVP (not because of the game 1) but because in every rs game I watched him play I had that Jordan-like-feeling...I can sense he is capable of doing anything at any time and when he does it's beautiful to watch. He is no Jordan but he is only one of a few players who I watch and their is that unstated anticipation knowing they could go off. I think LJ, Curry etc Although Westbrook is an outstanding player I feel harden---despite his lack of defense abilities---should get the nod for MVP. That's my 2c worth.

It should matter to you and all those bright minds who voted for him.

Well, is there anything better than an extraordinary bright mind that tells one how he has to think about something?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know there are no written rules, that set boundary conditions which player is even eligible to be voted.
I can understand the other votes, but my criteria are at least slightly different. Westbrooks team is imho worse than Hardens and there are enough stats besides the TDs that speak for Westbrooks case. And he was clutch, especially in the final weeks.
But I can reassure you, that even I have a limit for bearable selfishness. He was near that line, but still no reason for me not ot vote for him.
For me, his team would have been much worse without him than any other team without their star player, but that's just me ...
Finally, since when you draw conclusions after just one game?
Yeah, game 1 was horrible, but there are at least three opportunities to bounce back. We will see, if and how Westbrook can adjust his game.

Yes that's exactly the point. That idiot Stern did famously said that his ideal Finals would be LAL vs LAL. NY and LA are the 2 biggest markets. Porzingis happens to be the future of one of those teams.

For Porzinigs, I hope so. But I'm still a bit sceptical. Will he be injury-prone? He missed 16 games this season and had some back issues, if I don't confuse that with another player. That is always a point when I start to listen attentively ...

Westbrook is MVP...

Doesnt matter if he wont win playoffs, doesnt matter if he lose vs Harden. Guy set new record and averaged tripple double. Not to mention its individual reward. Best team will receive rings anyway.

Yeah, I've got it. You know it all. Next time when I misunderstand the mysterious life of basketball, I will definitely get back to you to help me out -.-
Or maybe you are just another Westbrook hater?
He is my MVP and lucky you, I don't have a vote.
So calm down and don't make me believe, he is one of the worst players a team can get.
I truly understood why KD left. It was just a matter of time. But don't tell, OKC would have won more games without Westbrook or the players would have been that much better by themselves. Westbrook wasn't on the floor 48mins/game and they were just terrible without him. But I guess, even that was Westbrooks fault. It's always easy to hide behind another guy, stepping up when you have the chance not so much ...
I can wait to see what happens and I can definitely live with every of the mentioned players, no matter if LBJ, Harden or Kawhi gets the award.

Love watching him play. His team really needs him on the floor though. You see the runs when he's out. And now in game 4 a triple double by half time after 2 triple doubles in previous games as well. Shows it's not just stat padding but just how we need him to play. He's distributing great and his rebounds lead to some good fast breaks.

Houston is still the better team but maybe the deserved MVP can push for an OKC upset.

Exciting game 4 right now!