Perhaps more than any other year in recent NBA history, the 2016-17 MVP Award justifiably could go to one of five different candidates. Depending on how you define MVP, you might vote for the following players. - Best player on the best team (the most popular definition): Kevin Durant. - Best player on any team (a.k.a. "The Best Player on the Planet"): LeBron James. - Best two-way player on a Top 3 Team: Kawhi Leonard. - Best statistical season for a player on a Top 3 Team: James Harden. - Best statistical season for a player on any team: Russell Westbrook. When you combine one of these definitions with a season that hasn't happened for over 50 years, the winner becomes more clear cut. Well, at least my son thinks so.