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We've viewed the race for the 2017 NBA MVP award as a two-man affair (between James Harden and Russell Westbrook) for so long that we've neglected other candidates' resumes.

Three of those guys—LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant—have won the hardware in the past. One, Kawhi Leonard, conducts himself as if he were made of silent, unfeeling bronze.

And they've all been pretty good too!

With only a few weeks left in the 2016-17 season, it's time to revisit the arguments for every viable MVP. And even if we can't dissuade voters from focusing on just two contenders, we can at least get each option's bona fides on record.

The following MVP candidates are listed in alphabetical order.