Can Kobe be MVP in 2012?

DerekJames · Post #1 » by **DerekJames** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:24 pm

It's a shortened season with a new coaching staff in L.A. This could be a repeat of 2008.

Who's with me?

Post #2 » by **semi-sentient** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:29 pm

Anything is possible. It depends largely on how many games the Lakers win and how well Kobe plays. He's going to have to be more efficient than he was last season, and probably do a bit more play-making. Last season I thought he played a selfish brand of basketball, so things are going to have to change this year. The Lakers will probably have to have the best record in the league in order for Kobe to have a shot.

iamworthy · Post #3 » by **iamworthy** » Thu Dec 1, 2011 3:50 am

Can he yes. Will he....no.

doozyj · Post #4 » by **doozyj** » Thu Dec 1, 2011 5:57 am

Bet on it. Shortened season benefits him, 2nd round exit from last year, more freedom with Mike Brown, he will be gunning for it.

Sofa King · Post #5 » by **Sofa King** » Thu Dec 1, 2011 7:37 am

iamworthy wrote:Can he yes. Will he....no.

I agree. Something horrific would have to occur like both Pau and Bynum go down and Kobe wills the Lakers to a better record and into the playoffs. Kobe would have to dominate like... Jordan!

Kobe 24 Revis · Post #6 » by **Kobe 24 Revis** » Thu Dec 1, 2011 8:12 am

Depends on how well the knee surgery went

DerekJames · Post #7 » by **DerekJames** » Thu Dec 1, 2011 4:27 pm

Oh great, some websites have already started pushing this. This argument is a stretch but has some legs to it......

http://blognbasketball.com/2011/11/sign ... -for-kobe/

TruSkool · Post #8 » by **TruSkool** » Thu Dec 1, 2011 5:29 pm

i think he can, and i actually think he will.

that #7 ranking by espn.com a couple of months ago probably doesnt let him sleep.