Sports Life Magazine Volume 2 1 | Page 15

Westbrook, Anthony Davis, LaMarcus Aldridge, ‘06-’07 Kobe, Shaq  basically every year before being traded from LA -- but that’s besides the point. Choosing MVPs this way demonstrates that the league cares about one thing and one thing only, winning. Currently, only two players who fit this mold. Advantage: Stephen Curry, Marc Gasol 4. Player Position 3. Stats http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/279/files/2015/01/ james-harden-nba-houston-rockets-orlando-magic-850x560.jpg http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2015/0215/nba_g_ russwts_1296x729.jpg In regards to statistics, 18 of the past 20 winners have averaged at least 23 points per game. The only other two trophies were won by Steve Nash, back to back nonetheless, who averaged 11 assists in those two seasons. When looking at this year’s candidates, it’s easy to see that scoring isn’t an issue for most of them. As of today, Curry, Harden, Westbrook, Davis and James are all averaging over 23 points a game. To further slim down the category,