2018 NBA Award Predictions: James Harden, Paul George top the list

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 12: Head coach Quin Snyder talks to Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 12, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 12: Head coach Quin Snyder talks to Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 12, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 3: Jae Crowder
CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 3: Jae Crowder

(2018 Projections) NBA Most Valuable Player:

1. James Harden (Houston Rockets)

2. LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)

3. Giannis Antetokounmpo/Stephen Curry/Jimmy Butler(Milwaukee Bucks/Golden State Warriors/Minnesota Timberwolves)

James Harden has been astonishing this year, I’m assuming that losing to Russell Westbrook last year was the last straw and Harden goes off toward the end of this season.

LeBron James is looking for his fifth MVP.

Without the addition of the Cavaliers new young core, I’m not sure that LeBron would be as fired up as he is now.

Maybe the cool high fives did it?

Giannis, Steph, and Jimmy.

All of these players are incredible.

When you make all the players on your team better, you deserve to be on a list like this one.