Apr 28, 2012; Oklahoma City, OK, USA;Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden (13) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter in game one against the Dallas Mavericks of the Western Conference quarterfinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Richard Rowe-US PRESSWIRE
The Oklahoman is reporting that the Thunder have scheduled a news conference for this afternoon, at which time James Harden is expected to be formally introduced as the NBA's 6th Man of the Year for the 2011-2012 season.
James Harden Expected to be Named NBA Sixth Man of the Year Today | NewsOK
Darnell Mayberry notes that the NBA is expected to announce Harden as the winner later this Thursday morning. Largely projected to be the winner throughout the season, Harden came into his own during 2012 as a key component of the Thunder's championship aspirations. He led all bench scorers with averages of 16.8 PPG, ,4.1 RPG, and 3.7 APG.
Harden is now routinely named as one of the best shooting guards in the game and one of the most efficient scorers in the league. Harden scored a career high 40 points against Phoenix earlier this season, and was the catalyst for the Thunder's closing out the Mavericks in Game 4 when he scored 15 of his game-high 29 points in the 4th quarter.
Many congratulations to Harden and we eagerly anticipate the next chapter in store for the young star.
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