MVP Chris Paul, who is in danger of becoming one of the best NBA players to never make a conference final. ”5) A wide-open race Western New York was a surprise winner last year. The 5ft 11in, 140lb place-kicker is thought the be the first of the dozen or so documented women in the male-only sport to play on a full ride. Weaknesses While Harden has a lot more help than Westbrook does in Oklahoma City, the Rockets’ fortunes are still tied into how well he plays.