Santa Monica, Calif. — James Harden of the Houston Rockets was voted the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, beating out four-time winner LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Pelicans at the NBA Awards on Monday night.
Pistons new boss Dwane Casey was chosen Coach of the Year for his work with the Toronto Raptors, who fired him last month. He was hired by the Pistons earlier this month.
“Can’t look in the rear view mirror,” Casey said backstage. “Winston Churchill said success is measured by failure, failure, and then come back with enthusiasm, and that’s what I’ve done.