Flip a coin: Kobe can't choose between Westbrook, Harden for MVP
Apparently, being one of the greatest and smartest hoopers of all time doesn't make determining the league's Most Valuable Player any easier.
Kobe Bryant is as torn as many people are between the two leading MVP candidates: Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook and Houston Rockets guard James Harden.
Weeks after saying the pair of former teammates should be co-MVPs, the retired Los Angeles Lakers legend remains split on the decision. He took to Twitter on Sunday in support of both superstars.
#beard&brodie #flipacoin https://t.co/4nQIvMStJ2
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) April 10, 2017
To help with that coin toss, the Rockets dished a dime to Bryant - quite literally.
@kobebryant Here's a dime to toss, @kobebryant. pic.twitter.com/lKpXpkFnQ4
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 10, 2017
Related: Harden says winning is 'the most important thing' in MVP race
Season Averages
| PLAYER | G | PTS | TRB | AST | TS% | PER | WS | USG | VORP | REC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook | 80 | 31.9 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 55.5 | 30.8 | 13.2 | 41.8 | 12.4 | 46-34 |
| Harden | 79 | 29.3 | 8.1 | 11.2 | 61.3 | 27.3 | 14.8 | 34.4 | 8.8 | 54-26 |
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The Black Mamba, who earned an MVP nod is 2007-08, also expressed relief in not having a vote so he doesn't actually have to choose between the two.
The both have been dark musing all season long. I don't have a vote so I won't take the time to reasonably pick ONE #feelforthevoters https://t.co/yolGuxC49q
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) April 10, 2017