#1 James Harden

Stats: 30.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 2.1 steals and 0.6 blocks per game on 44.2 % shooting

It took some time but he is back at the top. Even though the Rockets have been struggling this season, one man has been doing what he does the best and that is James Harden. He had 4 40-point games so far, including his 54 points performance against the Washington Wizards on the road.
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James Harden struggled from the three-point line in November but that did not stop him from going for 30-points like it is nothing. The defending MVP has been known for drawing contacts all his NBA career and this season is no different, as he is attempting close to 10 free-throws every game.
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The Rockets have not enjoyed much success so far this season and they need to trade for some role players if they want to give themselves a shot at challenging the Golden State Warriors like they did last year.
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