Harden finally slam-dunks MVP honor

SANTA MONICA, California - Third time was the charm for James Harden.

After twice being runnerup, the Houston Rockets captain was voted Most Valuable Player at the NBA Awards on Monday night, beating out four-time winner LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans

Harden joined Michael Jordan as the only players to average at least 20 points, eight assists, five rebounds and 1.7 steals in a season.