James Harden should be the NBA's MVP "hands down" because of the way he inspired the Houston Rockets in 2017-18, according to Metta World Peace. The Rockets ended the regular season with the best record in the NBA, finishing seven games clear of eventual champions the Golden State Warriors, who defeated Houston in the Western Conference finals. Harden was the team's key man and, up against Anthony Davis and LeBron James in Monday's league award, he represents the outstanding candidate in the eyes of World Peace.