Russell Westbrook the 2017 NBA MVP
The 2017 NBA MVP race is one of the most wide-open races in years. With Kevin Durant likely out of the mix with a knee injury and James Harden siphoning off enough votes to win for the second year in a row, there is a good chance that there will not be an obvious winner this season.
While the MVP award does not go to the best player on the planet, it is the most prestigious individual award in basketball and should be given out to a player who has excelled in the regular season. While there are certain players who get the media's attention in the off-season -- like LeBron James and Stephen Curry - the true MVP goes to the player who has done the most for his team throughout the entire season.
Westbrook, who averaged a triple-double this season, has been one of the biggest reasons why the Oklahoma City Thunder have been so successful this year. Not only did Westbrook become the first triple-double king since Oscar Robertson in 1961-62, but he has also led the Thunder to an improbable record-setting 30-10 finish that would have been unimaginable just a few short years ago.
He has also helped the team lead the Western Conference in scoring, assists and rebounds this year. He's also been a crucial part of the team's success on the defensive end.
Earlier this week, Russell Westbrook was named the Western Conference Player of the Week. He averaged 23 points, 7.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds in four games during the week.
With the help of his teammates, Westbrook has been the reason why the Thunder have made a surprising turnaround this season. The two-time defending champions have lost nine of their last 10 games, including the past five, but the three-time All-Star has managed to lead the Thunder back to the top of the Western Conference.
There are many factors that could impact who wins the MVP this season, but Westbrook's triple-double average has certainly been at the forefront of the debate. He's been a major reason why the Thunder have enjoyed their best start to an NBA season in franchise history, and he's a key reason why they remain one of the most popular teams in the league.
In order to win the MVP, a player must have the most valuable number of points, assists, rebounds and steals during the regular season. A team's overall performance is also considered, but voters tend to value a player's contribution to his team in the end.
If the MVP race comes down to who has done more for their team during the season, I think it will come down to a tight battle between Durant and Westbrook. But if the vote is more evenly distributed, I think Westbrook will be crowned the 2017 NBA MVP for his historic year.
The race for the MVP is a wide open one this year, but it will not be easy for any of the contenders to make the final cut. But there is no doubt that Durant and Westbrook have stacked up well this season and are deserving of the honor.
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