This year, your dude didn't win 50 games in the East and might lose in the first round.
This year, your dude is Russell Westbrook.
(BTW, Bron is totally and emphatically my dude. But you cornballs trying to undercut Harden's year are gonna have to defend a second round loss to the Raptors all summer if you don't pause and appreciate my guy's greatness)