Harden was crowned the league's Most Valuable Player in 2018 and he has thrust himself into this season's mix following his exploits for the Nets. The nine-time All-Star has been a dominant force since joining the Nets in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Rockets in January, Harden continuing his red-hot run with a triple-double in Monday's 112-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Harden posted 38 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds for a franchise record-tying 12th triple-double of the season. @JHarden13 with 38 points for his Nets record-tying 12th triple-double of the season @KyrieIrving adds 27 in his return to action Above and Beyond | @BeyondMeat pic.twitter.com/klJzLcKWlB — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 30, 2021 Asked about Harden's MVP case, fellow star Irving – who returned from a three-game absence to score 27 points – said: "He's self-motivated which makes him great. You've got to have some type of self-motivation to get yourself up for … [Read more...] about Nets supporting Harden in MVP bid, says Irving