As expected, Houston Rockets star guard James Harden, center, was named the NBA’s most valuable player for the 2017-18 season. Harden narrowly edged out Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James for his first ever MVP award.
Harden becomes the third Rockets player to ever win MVP, joining NBA greats Hakeem Olajuwon and Moses Malone. Harden averaged 30 points per game and led his team to the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs.
Harden, 28, posed with his mom Monja Willis (R) and his family in the backstage photo room during the 2018 NBA Awards, which was held Monday, June 25, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
“I felt like I should have won last year too,” Harden said after the awards show. “I didn’t see a difference between this year and last year.” Harden played all 82 games of the season — as did LeBron James.
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons, 21, took home the Rookie of the Year award and Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, 26, was the league’s Most Improved Player.
On hand to congratulate the boys was Destiny’s Child singer/dancer Kelly Rowland and rapper Meek Mill (not pictured).
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Congrats to the winners. Kelly looks cute…EDIT…minus the dress.
I loved Harden and Paul’s look. Congratulations on the win.
Is Ben still canceled, he checks all my boxes!
Kelly! Girl, you so pretty! !
I loved the way that James spoke of his mother….beautiful. I know she’s happy to have her son back and away from them Kheathens.
Hmmm….wasn’t James Harden a “friend” of Khloe K? And isn’t Ben Simmons now dating a Kardashian? Those Kardashian women get around the NBA don’t they?
Good for Harden, and He has a lovely Mother it seems.
Kelly look great, and is so Underrated to me.
Blue is growing into such a little Beauty, and she seem
to be very smart.
Ben Simmons needs about 15 more years on him……He is a cutie…..
Harden…ninja you superfly ?
I swear I said the same!! ?Until I clicked on the thumbnail at the bottom and saw the full dress.… Ugh ?
It irritates the sports baskteball shit outta me that Ben Simmons is considered a rookie…2 seasons in a row. That is complete and utter bullshit. You were injured last season. Okay. I get that. But to get a damn do-over to be a rookie again is…a no for me dog. They robbed Donovan Mitchell of this. I am truly about to give the NBA up and go back to strictly NCAA ball.
Damn! Hate I scrolled up and clicked on it ?????
Congrats to Harden. He earned it this year. Crazy to think how if they hadn’t gone 0-30 from three or whatever that last game, we could’ve had an actually exciting Finals.
Ashanti didnt go??
And congrats to Harden. He one of the best to ever do it for the Rockets. Like him a lot he works hard.
Congrats to James Harden. That ugly suit is a no, though.
Leave the ugly outfits to Dwyane Wade, bro.
Close call
Congratulations to all. A lotta fashion risk takers I see.
He deserves it
Congratulations, young man.
I like the style of his suit, but not a fan of the pattern.
Yup. Chris Paul getting injured was a bad break for them too.
I really like James’ änsämb?l, Lol! (And Mama Monja’s skin is flawless!)
I also think Shaq’s young men are beautifully turned out.
Kheathens tho??! Bwahaahaaa
Same here eww…. Kelly must have let her little boy help the designer make that piece now…you guys leave my girl alone!
Are those ghetto shamrocks?
Shouldn’t have copied Curry.
? And oh, I fuxx with Kellz! That’s my girl too. But she should not have said yes to the dress lol
Plus he was redshirted. He’s going on 30 years old.
Assist game strong.
what in the pussycat outfit is he wearing??? OH congratulations!
Preach sis!!!
TF Meek got on his feet? Say what? Oh, they help build leg strength b/c his bottom 1/2 looks dystrophic.
Damn James. Its true….Money cant buy taste
His family is so fashionable.
lol wut? Simmons is barely old enough to drink!
teeeeeheeeeeeee
The boys and girls have stolen the gays fashion and slang. Got grown men dressing like the kids and grown women looking like trannies ??????????. Good morning y’all
lollllllllllllll
his outfit is very loud….hmmmm…..
Mawnin yawl?! Ben Simmons suit looks the best to me. Kelly’s outfit would be better suited for the club.
Which player is she dating?
Its a whole mess and nobody can explain to me why he is getting this treatment. He is not all that great. His college team aint even make it in NCAA tourney yet he was number one draft pick in 2016. Like…Im at a loss.
I liked the jackets ? choices.
She too busy with Nelly daddy
Haha
Congrats to all the award winners, but shouldn’t Harden be a little humble and be happy vs saying “I felt like I should have won last year too,” Enjoy the moment! He may be right, but it is what it is. Lebron James could say this every year.
Harden’s mother looks nice, as does Ben Simmons, but the outfits on some of these players and their sons!!??!! All that is needed is a clown car.
Why did Oladipo wear the same style as Harden? Why is anyone wearing this style?
That beard has a life of it’s own but congrats to him.
And LeBron doesn’t even bother trying half the time in regular season games, it’s insane.
*gasp*
she getting it at the source????!!!!
*clutches pearls*
“beautifully turned out”
you know I’m side eyeing you
Lol I saw where Nelly went off on him
How in the hell did Shaq make such phyne ass men ?????
Congrats to Ben Simmons!!
They didnt steal anything they are just letting you know who they are lol
nah, i’m so sick of sagging, i genuinely appreciate these young men showing up for their dad and looking like they made an effort. not a huge fan of Shawnie, but she must be doing something right.
Jimmy Hoffa’s bones are probably hidden in there
If Chris Paul don’t get his fine azz out of that crap
I like what James is wearing. I would rock that!
Hardens family looks nice.
ITA!!
Meek always looks so goofy. Loose fitting pants are your friend brotha! Buy some!
I wish these men would stop wearing ugly ass curtains as outfits.
He couldnt say that last year. He wasnt even nominated as a finalist. Its like a sweepstakes/lottery. “You gotta be present to win”.
She out here tryna get ultimate revenge on Nelly and become his stepmama
I miss regular suits. I can’t get jiggy with them clown suits up top.
I thght Ben was Steph.
they call it “style” … looking stupid.
Everyone looks good except Shaq and that baggy suit he has on.
I liked Donovan Mitchell trolling Simmons with the Rookie? van.
What in the crazy spotted giraff prints are these guys wearing??
Shaq got on the old man suit…
I have to say I like the new style suits better than the old-timer’s suit Shaq has on…
LOLLOLLOL!!!!!!!!!
Same. I like the prints and the fit.
Yep. The fit is nice. Men’s suits can be so boring. I’m glad they’re shaking it up a bit…
as Fay would say, i am unable to can…. LOL!!!!
yep. these guys are rock stars! they don’t work at the bank, LOL!!!!
The 2018 revision of the Zoot Suit!
Interesting fashions ?. And LeBron is a Capricorn, we are always going to be ok.
Congratulations Mr. Harden!
(Look at how a brother thrives when he refuses Khloe Kardashian.)
Where’s Lamar’s MVP?
Where’s Tristan’s MVP?
All Khloe does is encourage brothers as deserters and deadbeats.
I totally concur…*singin here we go, here we go again* was the jam….
I saw his picture last night and all I was thinking was this man skinned a cow to come to the award ceremony.
Or just buy men’s pants altogether instead of that unisex stuff
Lol rite
Harden
Thank you Ben Simmons for not showing your ankles.
Right? Besides, always wearing a blue, black or grey suit gets boring…
Congratulations to all the winners. Well deserved.
Ben looks good here. Love his attire.
Girl ! I’m sick of these ninjas. Ben killed this look
Dubnation here, but I’m happy for James. Hes like the hardest working guy in bball.They give him nothing and expect him to make cherry pie. Congrats! James. See what happens when you ditch those Kardashes? You win MVP! Now, Tristan do you need some help understanding this or you gonna keep sidesteppin and wearing tight pants?
Awwwwready baybeeee!
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Lol!! ?
rofl
Congratulations to the winners!
I like everything about Ben Simmons suit… especially covered ankles!
Go Ben Simmons! And I love Kelly’s dress…
Haha fa real!
Damn, K> Row lookin like a snack…Not sure wtf James had on but him & Ben Simmons could get it
he looks like someone shot his a$$ multiple times with a paintball gun.also, as much money as he has, he needs to invest in some Wahl clippers. his beard looks like unshaven genitalia. that’s a bad look. and he looks older than 28.
Lol ???
he looks like someone shot his a$$ multiple times with a paintball gun.
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LOLLOLLOL!!!!!