Harden: Durant is definitely MVP Irving and we are the top team in the league

On December 30, Beijing time, according to ESPN, James Harden said that Kevin Durant is definitely the MVP of the league, and he also talked about the expectation of Kyrie Irving's return: The Nets will be the best team in the league because this team has three best players.

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Irving was banned by the Nets for refusing to be vaccinated against covid-19; however, due to the recent outbreak of the new crown epidemic, the Nets had to lift Irving's ban. Irving attended the team's training session today and believes nets fans will soon see the Big Three on the court again.

The Nets still have a 23-9 Eastern Conference record this season without Irving, and now that Irving will return to play on the road, Harden knows how important it is to the Nets' success, making it clear that with Irving's return, the sky is the Limits for the Nets. "I mean, of course I know what it's going to be like when Owen comes back. We're going to be the top team and you have three of the best players. "Obviously, we want him to work full-time, but we'll find out in the future." As long as he is around, it is experience, energy, and obviously his talent. ”

According to the schedule, the Nets will have seven home games in the next nine games, two away games against the Pacers on January 6 and against the Bulls on January 13, but it is unclear when Irving will be able to play. But the important thing is that from today's training point of view, Irving is in good shape.

On the other hand, the Nets have been able to finish first in the East this season without Irving, and the main reason is that Durant has maintained a good performance. Durant averaged 29.7 points per game (no. 1 in the league), 7.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists this season, and shot 52.3 percent from the field, so when asked if Durant was the league's MVP, Harden replied in the affirmative.

"Definitely," Harden said.

Durant, who recently missed a health and safety deal, is expected to return tomorrow in a home game against Philadelphia.

The Nets didn't play much last season because of injuries, which prevented them from achieving their ultimate goal: winning the championship. While the Nets still need to address Irving's home game, it's a positive sign that he's back on the road.