OT League MVP

Derekman · Post #1 » by **Derekman** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:02 am

Who, IYO, are the front runners for the MVP this year.

IMO:

1.Kobe
2.Paul
3.KG
4.Lebron
5.Nash

Post #2 » by **Rhettmatic** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:03 am

I think KG will probably win it, but for me it should be Chris Paul with LeBron a close second (as of right now).

kingr · Post #3 » by **kingr** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:05 am

My favourite player in the league. C h r i s P a u l .

basketball royalty · Post #4 » by **basketball royalty** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:09 am

This is Kobe's award.

kingr · Post #5 » by **kingr** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:12 am

I'd be happy if kobe got it too, but CP3.

ponder276 · Post #6 » by **ponder276** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:14 am

It's pretty ridiculous that Kobe has never been MVP. If Lakers win 55+ games (they're currently on pace for 57) and he can keep putting up these kind of numbers, I can't see anyone else winning it. LeBron, Paul, KG and maybe even Dwight may all be equally good candidates, but Kobe will win simply because he's been screwed out of the award so many times in the past.

Trilogy · Post #7 » by **Trilogy** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:27 am

CP3 for me, closely followed by Kobe.

inrapscity · Post #8 » by **inrapscity** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:29 am

Kobe right now. Given their record and how their team doesn't nearly have the type of roster Boston has.

However, once the LAL cool off, especially with Bynum out, KG will come out as the clear choice.

SpaceJam · Post #9 » by **SpaceJam** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:31 am

basketball royalty wrote:This is Kobe's award.

I want Kobe to get it, but the only way the Lakers will get it is if they win 50 + which there is a good chance. For KG to get it the celts will need over 60 for sure and at this rate they have a good chance to be within the late 60's. As for NOH Chris just has to get 50 + wins and Dwight can get 55 + wins. I think its between Kobe and Chris Paul, as i can see it they dont have that second official superstar on their team. Even though Kobe has Andrew Bynum(He's gone for a while) and Odom(hasnt done much) he still dosnt have much help. Chris Paul has a better team but his numbers are one of a kind.

Lakers-50 + wins
Boston-65 + wins
NOH----50 + wins
Orlando-55 +wins

Post #10 » by **Nolan** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:52 am

Rhettmatic wrote:I think KG will probably win it, but for me it should be Chris Paul with LeBron a close second (as of right now).

The Cavs have been pretty mediocre this year, so I really don't see why you would consider Lebron for MVP.

Right now the MVP has to be Paul. But the Lakers keep it up without Bynum it will be hard not to pick Kobe for MVP.

djsunyc · Post #11 » by **djsunyc** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:56 am

kg will win it for resurrecting the celtics franchise.

kobe will finish 2nd.

rapz**7** · Post #12 » by rapz**7** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:03 am

Is anyone else surprised about Bosh's standing in the MVP race? I mean I don't expect him to take MVP nore should anyone else for that matter..but 11th place? I'm often pretty critical of Bosh when he play's poor but he deserves more credit than he's been given after his injury. He's really put the team on his shoulder in recent games. I also disagree that Pierce is so high in the standings. Whats so special about him? If KG is second in the race how could someone on the same team be in eighth. That would leave the rest of the team doing little or nothing to help contribute to a win game in and game out.

Post #13 » by **Rhettmatic** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:38 am

Nolan wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

The Cavs have been pretty mediocre this year, so I really don't see why you would consider Lebron for MVP.

Right now the MVP has to be Paul. But the Lakers keep it up without Bynum it will be hard not to pick Kobe for MVP.

The Cavs aside from LeBron are absolutely terrible. And I made that judgment partially by extrapolating his numbers recently, which I should have specified. If he keeps producing at this rate, it'd be tough to overlook him.

But I still say Paul. And the Lakers won't keep it up without Bynum. Kwame Brown is a significant, significant step down.

The_Hater · Post #14 » by **The_Hater** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:13 am

It's still very early to call anyone the clear favourite at this point.. I think they'll pass over Nash and Dirk this year because of their past wins. Kobe, LeBron and KG are probably the front runners. Paul deserves to be on that list but I think he loses out because of his lack of a track record. If Orlando has a strong 2nd half, Dwight Howard might sneak in there.

Tommy Gun · Post #15 » by **Tommy Gun** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:15 am

1) Kobe
2) KG
3) Paul

No one else is even close at this point IMO

DIEHARD_005 · Post #16 » by **DIEHARD_005** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:20 am

KG FTW.

I hate him with a passion but he has to be the MVP this year. I'd love to see Chris Paul win it but with the NBA and it's sportswriters obsession with the Celtics, it will go to Garnett.

chuckerz · Post #17 » by **chuckerz** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:26 am

If the Lakers are going to win most of their games without Bynum or Ariza who are both out for at least a month each, than yeah give the MVP to Kobe. Lakers don't exactly have superstars around Kobe unlike Garnett who has Allen and Pierce. Not to mention they were able to beat the Nuggets yesterday even though they were short handed.

Indiana Jones · Post #18 » by **Indiana Jones** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:42 am

As long as Kobe doesn't win it I'm a happy camper!

Indiana Jones · Post #19 » by **Indiana Jones** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:44 am

I think Kevin McHale should win it. He's had more of an impact on the Celtics season now than he ever did when he was playing. Vote McHale for NBA MVP...

Viperstrike · Post #20 » by **Viperstrike** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:44 am

I want Kobe to win it.