NBA MVP

CP3!

1. CP3

2. Kobe

3. KG

4. Tim Duncan

5. Nash

After playoffs start

The only 2 candidates are CP3 and Kobe, Kobe will get it but he does not deserve it over CP3. Kobe has never been the common factor in determining when the lakers are a good team or not. He's simply just a scorer, and he does not help his team out.

They'll give it to him because of all the history associated with him, it's a bunch of political bullshit. If you wanna go by numbers than LeBoring kill Kobe in every single category so why don't you just go ahead and give it to him?

I've never been much of a LBJ fan but he is definietly challenging Chris Paul for the trophy this year.

It's called most valuable player and not best player on the best team or something like that.James is an incredible all around player and brings more to the table than Bryant(not to mention Nowitzki).

1)James

2)Paul

3)Howard

4)Bryant

5)Nash

You reminded me of a more important question, "most entertaining NBA name". I think the answer this year is once again "Turk-o-glue", with Azibuke the runner up.

I think all those nominations are good, and should definitely be in the top 5 or 6 considerations. Just to clarify, I wasn't suggesting that Dirk should be in the running this year. But if you got to watch even the highlights from the Mavericks last few games, you would be thinking of him in that category. Unbelievable clutch shooting to win the Games that secured the playoff berth.

Especially shooting off one good ankle.

Kobe will definitely be crowned MVP and rightfully so.

cp3 should get it.

he's the most complete player out there

Well well well wrote:

Kobe has never been the common factor in determining when the lakers are a good team or not. He's simply just a scorer, and he does not help his team out.

They'll give it to him because of all the history associated with him, it's a bunch of political bullshit. If you wanna go by numbers than LeBoring kill Kobe in every single category so why don't you just go ahead and give it to him?

This is just ridiculous. Have you watched a Laker game this year or are you going to just repeat what other people have said he in the past? I'm by no means a Kobe fan but he clearly makes his teamates better. He draws doubles and gets people open shots all the time. Then, when the game is close, he takes over and is virtually unguardable.

That being said I still think CP3 deserves the MVP. Nobody saw that Hornets playing at this level at the beginning of the year and he's the main reason for it.

first of all, there is an ENORMOUS gap between the top four candidates (chris paul, kobe, lebron, and kevin garnett) and the rest of the field. secondly anyone who says that kobe isn't deserving is retarted. as for me, i'd probably give it to chris paul. lebron can be the most dominant player in the league, but he takes himself out of the play way too often for someone of his caliber. kobe is clearly the most talented player in the league and he's becoming a more selfless player, but he still isn't quite enough of a team player. garnett is a great leader and defender, but his production is way down this year.

I think you have the top 4 candidates right, but I really question the "ENORMOUS gap" statement. I think there are least another 6-8 players in the league that are invaluable to their team, which I think is part of the definition of MVP. Anyways, it's an interesting debate - it's always good to hear other perspectives.

Kobe Bryant clearly deserves it. He is the best player in the game. He has proven he can get his teammates involved, and make them better, but he can also take over and dominate if he needs to. Despite all the lakers injuries this year kobe has kept them atop their division.

It is interesting that the best team's (Boston) best player (KG)isn't getting much mention. I guess when you have So many good players on the team it dilutes people perspective of your contribution. I'm sure KG would gladly get zippo MVP votes but be holding the championship trophy in the end.

Most valuable means most important to their team. Take away every MVP candidate from their team and what are you left with?

With Lebron, the Cavs are the number 4 seed in the East. Without him, they are easily 15-20 games under .500. Lebron has NO help.

With Chris Paul, the Hornets are the surprise number 1 seed of the West, the most competitive conference in at least a decade. Without him, they miss the playoffs.

Kobe - the same as Chris Paul, except his teammates are better. If Paul has the worse supporting cast but his team finishes with a better record, clearly that says something.

Garnett - was the catalyst for the transformation of the Celtics. The C's added Garnett and Allen and suddenly went from 24-58 to 62-16. Was it because of Allen? Sure, a little, but almost everyone credits the turnaround to Garnett. 34 games under .500 to 46 games over .500 in one season, and everyone credits it to KG.

It's gotta be KG.

From John Hollinger:

First team and defensive player of the year: Kevin Garnett, Boston (8.22)

Yes, Garnett's defensive stats have been huge, but they tell only a fraction of the story. Boston was a middling defensive team a year ago, and it wasn't clear that trading for Ray Allen made it any better.

In other words, the entire jump from 18th in defensive efficiency a year ago to third all-time this season can pretty much be laid at the feet of Garnett. His intensity on the court is palpable, but perhaps even more important is how he has affected Pierce and the bench guys. I'm not sure whether that translates to MVP -- not when Chris Paul is saving basketball in New Orleans -- but if he doesn't win the defensive player of the year award, there needs to be an investigation, because he's been absolutely spectacular.

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18th last year to 3rd all-time!!!!!

I agree with the thought but don't quote John Hollinger. The guy is an idiot. He gets too caught up in his stats to watch the damn games.