James Harden on the MVP conversation: 'I am the MVP'

James Harden, on whether or not he belongs in the MVP conversation: "I am the MVP."

Source: Mailka Andrews of ESPN (Twitter)

ANALYSIS: Since being traded to Brooklyn, James Harden is averaging 25.4 points, 11.5 assists, and 8.7 rebounds in 38.5 minutes per game. Harden surprisingly sits sixth in the NBA's MVP power rankings and with his most recent comments, its clear he feels like he hasn't got the respect he deserves this season.