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2017-18 NBA Awards: James Harden, LeBron James and the Hotly Contest MVP Battle - Sports Illustrated
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James Harden of Houston Rockets garners MVP award after career season - ESPN
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James Harden - Wikipedia
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NBA 75: At No. 33, James Harden evolved from sixth man into one of the NBA's most gifted offensive players - The Athletic
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NBA Season Preview: The Nets and the Lakers Are the Wild Cards - The New York Times
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James Harden is a deserving NBA MVP even if fans find him hard to love, Houston Rockets
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James Harden wins first career NBA MVP award