The MVP’s MVP
The Commish had a dream
The other day I woke up to my cell-phone vibrating. It startled me out of a dream in which the very last image was Kobe, sitting on a throne as LeBron cut his hair. It was the last scene in a night long dream featuring Kobe, LeBron and Chris Paul, brought together to decide — for themselves — the official MVP of the 2007-2008 season. Luckily for you, I remember this dream verbatim (wink). Peep how it went down.
You know how dreams abruptly begin during random moments, right? Mine began with Kobe bringing Chris Paul a drink on a porch….
Kobe: Here ya go, lil’ man.
Chris: Man, what’s this?
Kobe: Paul Masson.
Paul: Man, I said Patron, not Paul Masson … Paul Masson? Who am I? Ira Newble? …
(LeBron enters, carrying a king’s throne on his massive back, wearing the same outfit he wore on the cover of Vogue, finishes his conversation and hangs up his cell.)
Kobe: Nice throne, King James. Who was that on the celly, Giselle?
LeBron: Nah, man. Haven’t talked to her since the photo-shoot. Matter fact, I didn’t even talk to her at the photo-shoot. I like my women a little curvier.
Paul: A real woman. Hey, speaking of real women and curves, I think I’m crushin’ on America Ferrera, these days. She really…
Kobe: Aight, enough of all that. Let’s get down to business.
LeBron: For real - what’s this all about?
Kobe: I’ll tell you … the other day, I was watching CNN and hearing all this rhetoric about how the Democrats should broker some agreement for a nomination before the National Convention, so as not leave it up to these people they call “super delegates” to decide the nominee, which would be a circus. I don’t want — we don’t want — this MVP-thing to get out of hand, so, I thought we could do the same. Before we let these newspaper and website “super delegates” decide for us, we need to come to a consensus ourselves. So, that’s why I called you guys here.
LeBron: Aight, but KG. You invited KG, right?
Kobe: I called KG and extended an invite, provided he brought Paul with him and they came as a tandem. KG demurred and said that he’d be fine with that. That’s when I rescinded the invite. I dig how he’s influenced his teammates and filled that roster with passion and accountability, but, in all honesty, we can make similar MVP cases for Pierce and Tom Thibodeau. I just haven’t seen KG “carry” that Celtics squad to too many vics. It was a tough stance to take, but I think he understood.
Paul: True. I don’t wanna be presumptuous, but I’ll just start off by humbly stating that I don’t think there is any team that has played as great as my Hornets while relying on one player as heavily as my Hornets rely on me. No disrespect to you, ‘Bron, but, although I believe your squad is the only team in the league that’s as reliant on it’s Franchise as my Hornets, y’all dudes might win 45 games … in the East. Meanwhile, my rag-tag squad is looking at 57-60 wins and a Top 3 seed — in the WEST. And, with apologies to Mo Pete and Melvin Ely, it’s pretty much all because of me.
LeBron: Na, I feel you. Like, Steve Nash had Amare and Matrix and wasn’t nearly putting up the kind of stats your laying down; and he won back-to-back MVPs. Sometimes, though, people don’t even mention you in the discussion. It’s tragic.
LeBron: Bottom line, though: nobody has done what I’m doing on the court.
Kobe and Paul (in unison): Oscar Robertson.
LeBron: Alright, well let’s say nobody in the modern era. Kobe, I respect how you get down, Sir, but you don’t dominate games like I do.
Kobe: First of all, I absolutely do — in more ways than one — and, second of all, you play NIT squads all year. East of the Mississippi is like the Horizon League. Ironically, we’re the Big East/ACC over on this coast.
Paul: Haaaa!! It’s funny ’cause it’s true. We take advantage of the East. It’s like going to a frat party where there are a bunch of drunk freshmen girls.
Kobe: With low self-esteem.
Paul: On the rebound.
Kobe: And on ecstasy. Ha!
LeBron: You can really be an arrogant, insecure prick sometimes, Kobe.
Kobe: Arrogant? Absolutely. Prick. For sure. But insecure? Nah, baby, you got me twisted.
LeBron: No, really, you’re insecure. You know I’m breathing on your neck. I’m always saying you’re the best player in the world, even if I secretly believe that designation belongs to me. Just the other day, in a televised ESPN interview, I was asked if there were any athletes that I admire. I named Tiger, Roger Federer, Michael Jordan and you. But, then every time my name comes out of your mouth, there’s a dismissive tone attached. I think you’re scared that I’m passing you, that I’m the best player in the league, that I’m the Most Valuable Playe. So, you’re combating that by minimizing me whenever you can.
Kobe: Uh. You’re pretty close, I guess. — I’ll give you that. In terms of fundamental, singular value, I’m worth about a buck and you’re probably 99 cent, plus a centavo. You still gotta grow. I mean, look at you, you’re biting your nails and you still have your iPod buds in your ears. Have you actually been listening to music during all of this?
LeBron: Quietly, yes. It’s Damon Jones’ mixtape. He’s flowin’ over Rick Ross beats. It’s pretty pathetic, but much better than that joint you did with Tyra Banks.
Kobe: Let’s stay on subject, fellas…
Paul: Wait! I remember that joint. He started off, “What I lust for? Basketball, beats and broads.” Haaaaa! You must have grown up on Peabo Bryson and Phil Collins.
LeBron: Straight up though — and I’m not trying to gang-up on you or anything, Kobe — but I think it’s a two man race between Chris and I.
Paul (passively): Ooh. I don’t know about that.
LeBron: For real. I think Chris and I have carried a much heavier load for our squads, while, in the process, advancing the game of basketball. I think we’ve turned in seasons that are both statistically and — maybe more importantly — aesthetically unique in the modern era of basketball.
Paul: Yeah, I think dudes around the league are becoming afraid of you. But it’s like a healthy, awed-fear.
LeBron: And Chris. His game is just weird. He’s the New Isaiah/KJ/Tiny.
Paul: Well, actually, I patterned my game after Barry Sanders. You can’t tell?
Kobe: I can see that.
Paul: Word. If you notice, I create holes using space and momentum the way Barry did. I don’t necessarily slash like Tony Parker or Deron, I dart in and out and I’m always seeing the motion of the players two or three steps ahead. That’s how I can get in a lane, jab inside, bait two defenders toward wherever I want them to go or away from where I want to go and then dart through the hole that I just created. It’s physics, really. How else do you think I turned Tyson Chandler into a viable scoring threat? Our whole offense is basically predicated on me manufacturing shots for everyone, giving me the ball so that I can Houdini-up someone a shot. And then, on defense, I’m the tone-setter. I do what AI should be doing. Peja, Mo Pete, David West — they could easily fall victim to lazy defense. That’s why I’m purposely physical and aggressive at the pressure-point.
LeBron: And that’s why you’re so valuable.
Kobe: Yeah. Y’all know I’m a student of the game. I think if folks were honest and smart, they’d agree that Chris is turning in the greatest non-Magic season of any point guard in the history of the game. Forget the ‘72-’73 Tiny or Zeke’s early years or the pre-Barkley KJ years. I mean, you smashed on us with 19, 21 and 3 and 27, 17 and 4 in your two wins over us, this season. And ‘Bron, you and your squad always give me fits.
LeBron: Yeah, I did throw in 33 and 10 and then 41 and 9 — both wins.
Paul: ‘Bron, I like how KG said the East was gonna come down to three teams, meaning the Cs, Detroit and y’all. And everyone knows that. What’s crazy is that the Cs have a championship “team”, so do the Pistons, but with y’all, it’s like, “They have LeBron, so, at the end of the day, no matter what else is going on, they can sneak anyone in a seven-game series.” Now, that’s valuable. But, I’m just gonna be honest here. ‘Bron, you and I both know that Kobe is, not only the best player in the game, but he’s been the most valuable player this year.
LeBron: Yeah…well…nah, you’re right. Even though I wish he’d show me more love, I gotta admit that this is his year.
Kobe: I’m glad we could agree on this. I was waiting for you dudes to come to your senses. See, I’ll admit a lot of things. I admit that you two are the most unique and evolutionary talents in the league. I admit that I’m third when it comes to sheer production. I admit that, when my squad is healthy, my load and burden is lighter than yours. But I look at this MVP thing as an unscientific, loose equation. You begin with however many games the team wins. So say, ‘Bron ends the season with a 45, Chris with a 58 and me with a 56. Then you take the player’s hand in the team’s performance as a percentage. So I’ll give you two both 80% and me 75%.
LeBron: Dude, you think your John Hollinger or something?
Kobe: Just follow me — like you do on Team USA. Those are our base scores. And that’s why, ‘Bron, as wild as you’ve been this season, you just can’t match the collective value that Chris and I bring to our respective squads. We’ve played too well and vitally on teams that have performed much better than the Cavs. But, Chris, when we take it to the abstract realm, that’s when I get you. This nonsense about giving you the award if the Hornets finish first is preposterous! So what if your squad wins one or two more games than L.A.! Why should that determine the MVP? That’s insane and arbitrary rube-talk. Not only have we, the Lakers, dealt with more injuries, not only are we younger; but my team and I began the season under more duress, pressure, turmoil and scrutiny than any team in this league and, perhaps, professional sports. I took a team full of young, scorned, insecure players; plus a stressed management team running from a lynch mob and led them to the top of what might be the most competitive conference in the history of this league. And I did all of this while the world watched, wondering if I was going to bolt or when I would explode and the team would implode. Disaster was only averted because I became MJ Leader/Scorer and Scottie Defender/Facilitator wrapped into one Composite Kobe.
LeBron: I can’t front on you, Big Homey. I used to say, privately, that, if anything made me better than you, it was the fact that I could get more out of my teammates. I would watch Bynum and Vujacic and Odom and say, “I’d utilize those dudes much better than Kobe does.” Not anymore. I like how it almost seems like your first instinct on the pick-n-roll is to hit the big man rubbing off. That makes you so much more dangerous.
Paul: And you seem more nurturing now, too. Farmar used to tell me that you’d make him cry every Thursday. But the other day he texted me and said that he thinks he’s going to be an All-Star playing with you.
Kobe: And at the end of the day, I’m still the illest MFer with a pill.
LeBron: Ugh. It’s annoying ’cause it’s true.
Paul: Kobe For MVP.
LeBron: True.
Kobe: Cool. Yo, Bron, get off that throne. I’m gonna go get my clippers, I need you to give me an edge-up.
Next thing I know, Kobe came back, sat on King James’ throne and made Bron shape him up. Chris asked what was up and Kobe said he had to “get fresh” for Derek Fisher’s 45th Birthday Party — Billy Ocean was performing. Then I woke up to my vibrating phone.
I gotta say that I agree with Kobe, ‘Bron and Chris. This is Kobe’s year. Now it’s up to the “super delegates” to make the right choice.
233 Responses to “The MVP’s MVP”
Apr.7 at 2:18 pm
Allen says:
And then Dirk showed up and agreed. Wait, that happened in real life.
Apr.7 at 2:24 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Is 1989 the modern era? Michael Jordan averaged a League-leading 32.5 points per game (on 54 percent from the floor), 8.0 boards and 8.0 assists–that was the year he ran the point for 11 straight games and had 10 triple doubles–and led the Bulls to a 47-35 record (fifth in the Central, but still good enough to make the playoffs). Oh yeah, he was also first-team All-Defense and averaged 2.9 steals. He didn’t win MVP either. Best part is that he lost to a Laker. And a point guard. CP3MVP.
Apr.7 at 2:25 pm
Lz - Cphfinest3 says:
Somewhere Shawn Marion is bickering about being left out of this story.
Apr.7 at 2:26 pm
Lz - Cphfinest3 says:
Paul for MVP!
Apr.7 at 2:31 pm
Eboy says:
I wish I could remember my dreams so vividly. BTW, Vince what was the Billy Ocean song? That could be critical to how the voting plays out. CP34MVP
Apr.7 at 2:35 pm
Allen says:
Antawn Jamison for MVP! The numbers back it up!
Apr.7 at 2:39 pm
H to the izzo says:
I’m sticking with Garnett,but on the other hand,there’s nothing like a good jump of a bandwagon.CP34MVP.
Apr.7 at 2:40 pm
Jer Boi says:
i wish i had dreams like that…
Apr.7 at 2:41 pm
Eboy says:
That’s the spirit, izzo!!!!
Apr.7 at 2:42 pm
Lz - Cphfinest3 says:
Hmm.. I kinda glad my dreams doesn’t involve big strong guys..
Apr.7 at 2:42 pm
Lz - Cphfinest3 says:
- cutting eachothers hair..
Apr.7 at 2:44 pm
Allen says:
If CP3 wins, he will be the first player with two first names to win the award.
Apr.7 at 2:46 pm
Lz - Cphfinest3 says:
If Kobe wins he’ll be the first player named after a steak to win the award.
Apr.7 at 2:53 pm
Ken says:
Best writing on the site since Dave Zirin. Great piece.
Apr.7 at 2:55 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Um, two first-name MVPs have actually been quite common. Bill Russell? Michael Jordan? Heck, even Steve Nash. (Nash Bridges was a real guy, right?)
Apr.7 at 2:57 pm
H to the izzo says:
Kobe Bryant also has two first names as does everybody of you find suitably stupid parents.
Apr.7 at 3:01 pm
H to the izzo says:
if you*
Apr.7 at 3:02 pm
Allen says:
I knew I was missing some brain cells. I like Lz’s comment though. Although there is a “Chuck Steak”, the cut from the neck to the rib. Wikipedia, holla.
Apr.7 at 3:22 pm
TB says:
Kobe for MVP!
Apr.7 at 3:24 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
LeBron James has two first names, too. Everybody wins!
Apr.7 at 3:28 pm
People's Princess says:
L.A represent..KB24MVP..
Apr.7 at 3:32 pm
People's Princess says:
C’mon guys..bottom line Chandler+West for the whole season>>Bynum for 25 productive games +Gasol for 35 games..
Apr.7 at 3:34 pm
REDD says:
I hate the Lakers and Kobe,I always have to make that clear, but around this time last year I swore he’d never understand how to do what Bron has always done. Now he gets it.
Apr.7 at 3:35 pm
REDD says:
And by the way I hate the Lakers & Kobe but Kobe should have won a MVP by now.
Apr.7 at 3:37 pm
Co Co says:
I’m a little concerned that the main reason people (myself included at times) have for Kobe winning it is that he’s owed one. Kobe is a fantastic player, but the reason he wins MVP has got to be better than that.
Apr.7 at 3:39 pm
Eboy says:
Co-sign, Co Co. CP34MVP
Apr.7 at 3:40 pm
H to the izzo says:
CoCo:It should be better than that but usually isn’t.
Apr.7 at 3:41 pm
Co Co says:
All that being said I think Kobe deserves the MVP because he’s owed one! LOL
Apr.7 at 3:42 pm
Co Co says:
If Chris Paul wins it I’m not going to be mad though. I heart him.
Apr.7 at 3:44 pm
REDD says:
But we could say that for Bron too, one of the reasons he hasn’t won one is because “he’s too young” or “he’ll have time to win one or two”
Apr.7 at 3:54 pm
Eboy says:
Co Co, you just heart CP3 because he makes you have hot flashes thinking of a young Isiah.
Apr.7 at 4:00 pm
Lz - Cphfinest3 says:
Funny Allen, that Chuck Steak sounds delicious. On that note I think you’ll like my 12:50 comment on todays post-up.
Kobe might (arguably IMO) have been the best player the last 3-4 years, but he has not been the most valuable player in any of those years, and still isn’t this year - Paul for MVP, therefore the whole he’s owed one argument is ridiculos.
Apr.7 at 4:06 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Vince, you should turn your phone off at night. You’ll sleep better. Plus, it saves battery power. Seriously.
Apr.7 at 4:07 pm
Ryan Jones says:
And: What Russ said.
Apr.7 at 4:17 pm
Myles Brown says:
….
Apr.7 at 4:22 pm
REDD says:
I agree MVP’s shouldn’t be lifetime acheivement awards. But when it’s a close race, I’m sure some voters take that in to consideration. IHL&K
Apr.7 at 4:27 pm
Michael says:
If The Hornets get the best record in the west CP3 should win MVP. It’s still a good chance that won’t happen. If the Lakers win out meaning they would be the Hornets, and the Hornets lose to either Utah or Dallas, then the Lakers would end up with the 1 seed. In which case Kobe should be MVP. He has the numbers 28.6pts 6.5rbs. 5.5asts 2stls.
Apr.7 at 4:27 pm
namik says:
How is the “only” way Kobe wins an MVP is through him being”owed” one? Gasol for 35 games??? Gasol’s only actually played around 22 games. Bynum played 25 games and the fact that he was being listed as one of the best centers around is proof of how pathetic the big men in the L are right now. On top of that dude is playing with a fractured finger in his shooting hand right? And a torn tendon? How many people on this site had the lakers 2 games out of 1st in the West at the start of the season? Basically with the same team? If Paul has made his teammates better, then Kobe has transformed his beyond recognition.
Apr.7 at 4:29 pm
namik says:
And will the people who say “Kobe had his year in 06, and he got robbed. now its (fill blank)s turn”, please tell me if they actually thought so in 2006? Because I remember most people that year trashing Kobe like they are this year. Then the knock on him was that he could only score so he wasn’t MVP. Now the kock on him is that he cant score. But hey LeBron can, so he is obviously a better candidate.
Apr.7 at 4:31 pm
Myles Brown says:
Namik is making too much sense for a Monday
Apr.7 at 4:34 pm
namik says:
Lastly only an idiot would assert that a PG is more valuable than a SG as a rule. If you watch any Laker games, without Kobe the Lakers often look lost out there. This is because the one guy who always draws double teams and frees up his shooters is on the bench. The same guy who draws away the big men and then lobs the ball up for easy scores. People say “how can the MVP let his team loose to Memphis and the Bobcats at home?”. So the f*** what? The Bobcats beat the Celtics in Boston. Thats what happens in the NBA. Especially when you’re entire frontline is missing. To end it, I’ll just ask this-If David West and Tyson Chandler were out and Chris Paul was hurt, would they be even close to 1st? And for the answer, I would point to last year.
Apr.7 at 4:36 pm
Myles Brown says:
Get out of my brain!
Apr.7 at 4:39 pm
Myles Brown says:
I seriously was going to address all of that in a post, but now I might as well just forget it. Or have Holly erase your comments. Anyway, I concur. Except for one thing…
Apr.7 at 4:43 pm
namik says:
Do it Myles, you’d do a much better job. But it won’t matter, because Kobe ain’t winning. Kobe needs to have a perfect year where he kills individually and his team is the best team in the L, before more than 50% of the basketball following population gives him props. Because you know, LeBron’s 2 assits and rebounds is something that puts him on a whole another level. The hate on this dude is ridiculous.
Apr.7 at 4:46 pm
Allen says:
Why does no one mention that one big change for New Orleans was Peja Stojakovic - 12 games played last year, this year 71 games and counting? Also, Peja’s adjusted plus minus rating is the highest on New Orleans, with David West second. CP3 isn’t even in the top 50 in the NBA. Man, I hate those stupid stats, but you gotta fight fire with fire.
Apr.7 at 4:50 pm
Myles Brown says:
I still will, cause theres some other sh*t I wanted to discuss, but since you technically beat me to it, I just wanted to credit you.
Apr.7 at 4:52 pm
namik says:
thanks for making me feel important asshole haha.
Apr.7 at 4:53 pm
Myles Brown says:
Im such a nice guy.
Apr.7 at 4:55 pm
Jay Davis says:
Read scoop’s column on ESPN.com Page 2 and you’ll see why Paul will get it. Kobe should be working on No. 3 right now.
Apr.7 at 5:05 pm
namik says:
Scoop knows what’s up.
Apr.7 at 5:07 pm
Allen says:
Scoop is doing it well. I hope he’s wrong.
Apr.7 at 5:24 pm
Kevin says:
you can say asshole now?
Apr.7 at 5:25 pm
Kevin says:
btw, i liked this piece =)
Apr.7 at 5:52 pm
Justin says:
I think Kobe should win but the CP3 bandwagon has gotten so big lately that it’s about to collapse.
Apr.7 at 7:24 pm
Jukai says:
As much as I agreed with everything said in here, you’re horrendous with dialogue, man…
Apr.7 at 8:38 pm
Krishan says:
namik4mvp
Apr.7 at 9:20 pm
David says:
Kobe’s had a great year but, to me, I think his anti-team attitude at the start of the season should sour his mvp chances. I think more valuable to the Laker’s success is the coaching and management. They defused Kobe’s anger by showing him his team was capable if he just learned to share a bit more, then traded scraps for Pau. By having Pau and Kobe taking all the offensive attention, Odom’s been able to flourish. The Laker team management deserves more credit. (On that note, Jerry Sloan needs more credit for Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer playing so well - I doubt it’s a coincidence that his new PG and PF play so much like his old ones.) Paul’s been unstoppable and made a lot out of a go-nowhere team. I think he deserves a lot of votes for figuring out how to lead his team so well. A vote for LeBron is along the lines of voting for Shaq or Wilt or Jordan in their primes. No one in the league is more consistently dominant. Everyone saw what LeBron did to Detroit last year in the playoffs and that’s why no one wants to face the Cavs this year. There’s no defence for a determined LeBron (unless you’re the Spurs, apparently). KG really does need to be in this debate, though. He basically willed the turnaround of the entire team - in the offseason. They were one of the most directionless teams last year and had pretty much given up on themselves and KG added enough intensity to make them the best team in the league and so good on defense. I don’t think Kobe could do that. I don’t think LeBron would be playing a different game if he went there. It’ll take some time before we see what Paul can do with different team mates (he might just be benefiting from the NO system - ala Nash or Tony Parker on their teams).
Apr.7 at 9:40 pm
Dark says:
love this piece!
Apr.7 at 10:01 pm
Kadavour says:
David, you’re wrong. Phil has been outcoached on SOO many occasions this season that it begs one to question his greatness. I mean, he’s only had the likes of Kobe, MJ and Shaq throughout his career. Laker insiders will tell you that Kobe is pretty much the defensive coach of that team. When he’s not on the court trying do EVERYTHING on the defensive end AND carrying the load offensively when they’re slumping, their much heralded bench looks like a squad of scrubs.
Apr.7 at 10:26 pm
tealish says:
Chris Paul
KG
Kobe ..should be the top 3. If spectacular stats on a painfully mediocore team in the East gets you MVP, AI would have 4 or 5 by now. Bron, wait for some help and some more W’s before you start thinking about MVP.
Apr.7 at 10:27 pm
Kadavour says:
Phil Jackson has had a complete 12 man roster ONCE this year. How many times this season has Paul played without his core? I seem to remember Kobe’s team atop the Western Conference when Kwame-Phuckin-Brown!! was getting 20mins a night(they had Bynum too). That JV conference LeBron plays in help his stats but hurt his MVP chances. couple that with Less Than 50 wins and you get MOP surely, not MVP. The other day Bubba was getting all of this (much deserved) Warrior props for playing with a finger that needs surgery. That’s funny, because KB’s been doing that for months now.
Apr.7 at 10:37 pm
Young Chris #3 says:
I been runnin with CP3 since December when he really started to go off. He is this years MVP. No questions asked.
Apr.8 at 12:48 am
Elyse says:
Young Chris, if you have been set since december, you have obviously not been watching basketball. And questions should always be asked… A good case can be made for both, but for all the reasons that Namik stated I agree with him. David. You sound like that person that watches like two nationally televised laker games a year and decides kobe isn’t a team player based on what the announcers tell you. I am sorry, but in this case you are just wrong. He is the heart and soul of that team. He is the reason they have one of the most efficient offenses in the league when semi healthy (aka, pau or bynum), and why they haven’t lost a single overtime game this year. He brings it on both ends of the floor and you can see that his determination is contagious. Next time watch a laker game, watch kobe get doubled and pass to the assist man and cheer his teammates on while they run to the other end.
Apr.8 at 1:09 am
David says:
All right, Kadavour and Elyse - fair points about the Lakers and I’ll admit that I haven’t been able to watch as many Laker games as I might have liked. But should I assume that both of you are ‘voting’ for Kobe? Is there a CP/LeBron/KG fan that wants to stick up for Kobe in a similar way?
Apr.8 at 1:41 am
TC says:
As much as I love the way CP3 is playing this season…..Kobe Bryant has got to win the MVP this season.
Apr.8 at 2:08 am
phanb says:
Funny how when Lebron throws his team under the bus and asks for Kidd, it’s a sincere plea for help, but when Kobe says it… It should sour his chances at MVP… LOL Shouldn’t the award be minus bias and just judged upon by the body of the season… hmmm let’s see… team is one of the best in the west regardless of injuries, statistically the best at his position despite an injured hand that is worse then what kept another MVP candidate out for 7 games, and he plays with no current all-stars like the other two candidates… Now it’s easy to say that CP3 made David West, but do people realize that the Lakers were at the top of the Western Conference despite only Kobe being a serious all star candidate… Let’s not forget that KG & CP3 play with former MVP candidates in their own right… But hey these are just blatent facts LOL
Apr.8 at 2:21 am
phanb says:
There are no KG/LBJ fans ready to argue, because even they know there’s no arguing… I still think the Kobe / CP3 is very deserving of MVP, but I don’t think it’s as clear of a case as, If NO finishes first it’s CP3’s award… I guarentee that if you switched both of their situations, people would be arguing that CP3 has had the season of season’s for PG’s and people would be trying to find something else to knock on regarding Bryant… It’s quite clear the hate is grand
Apr.8 at 2:57 am
Simmy Sosa says:
Kobe doesn’t deserve it!! His squad is way better than CP3s or LBJs. CP3 is doing more with less. Why didn’t you mention the Gasol trade? Because you know it hurts your argument.
Apr.8 at 10:05 am
riggs says:
KG 4 MVP
Apr.8 at 10:11 am
Kadavour says:
phanb: great points, ur smart. Sosa: The Gasol trade was monumental, no doubt about that. But THE only reason they got him is because Bynum went down. The Lakers they were chillin with the big boys in the west with Bynum and Brown splitting time in their front court.
Apr.8 at 10:16 am
Kadavour says:
KG with his future H.O.F. shooter and his #1 option scorer? The KG whose team sent 3 players to the All-Star game? That KG? Ha!
Apr.8 at 10:40 am
Kieran says:
kobe has finally understood what he needs to do which is why he should be considered this year HOWEVER Paul is without a doubt the mvp, do some of you guys even watch ball????
Apr.8 at 10:58 am
Allenp says:
I hope Kadavour made the same comments about Steve Nash during his two MVP years. I think it should be Kobe or CP3, either one is cool with me. But the argument that KG has too much talent seems a little shaky to me seeing how Nash had Amare, Marion, Joe Johnson and Q his first year. And then still had Marion, Raja, Diaw and Barbosa all having career years. And last year he had Amare, Marion, Bell, Diaw and Barbosa, and still came in second.
Apr.8 at 11:05 am
Andy says:
I think that the “surrounded by other talent” argument is complete nonsense, to be honest. These teams would not be at the top of the standings, if they DIDN’T have this other talent around them, so it’s a moot point. Therefore, we have to just look at what those players are doing. I personally can’t separate Kobe, CP3 OR KG, because they are all having fantastic years and have driven their teams to the top of the standings. Jordan had Pippen and Rodman. Did that mean he didn’t deserve his MVP? Whoever wins it deserves it in their own way, regardless of the talent around them.
Apr.8 at 11:22 am
matt the jazz fan says:
mvp voting:
1. kobe | 2. cp3 | 3. lebron | 4. kg | 5. deron
Apr.8 at 12:06 pm
Kadavour says:
I understand the the logic that disagrees with my argument that KG has A LOT of help. I still think that Paul and Ray don’t help his case for MVP.
Apr.8 at 1:57 pm
pokoy says:
Scoop’s article was on point. Too much hate for him to ever win. And the conundrum now is, if the Lakers keep a good squad with him from the season on, he will really never win it (see KG this year, then add hate). And if the Lakers are good enough to win 65 games per year and rest their starters every 4th quarter for over half the games, I’m sure voters will love to use that as an excuse to finally not put him on the 1st-team all NBA. This year, Kobe might get as many #1 votes as CP3 (assuming the records stay close), but be assured there will be hordes of writers who will put Kobe at 5th or leave Kobe off the ballot entirely, thereby killing all his chances.
Apr.8 at 2:10 pm
REDD says:
For all that think Kobe gets hated on for no reason check out his act. He whines and complains like a spoiled brat over clear calls, like because he is Kobe he should get away with more. He gets a longer leash then a lot of players in the league, because he’s Kobe, but refs can’t look the other way when he clearly hacks someone. They have allowed him to get away with cussing them out and showing them up, but they have to make the calls. He’s hated on in part because his act is tired.
Apr.8 at 2:28 pm
pokoy says:
REDD - Kobe is not the only player who complains over obvious calls. Still no reason for the media’s changing of MVP criteria every year for the last couple of years so that Kobe doesn’t fit the description.
Apr.8 at 4:19 pm
Allenp says:
Sure Kobe whines. But, it’s the media’s job to report without bias unless they are writing a column. It’s clear that is not happening.
Apr.8 at 4:34 pm
Francis says:
valid points, but you seem to completely ignore the fact that most of the lakers’ “duress, pressure, turmoil and scrutiny” was caused by kobe himself. how can you use them overcoming something that kobe was responsible for as proof that kobe should be the mvp?
Apr.8 at 5:17 pm
bballer says:
Has everybody forgotten that Kobe has been playing with a torn ligament for the past 3 months and without Bynum for about 3 months and missed a lot of games without Gasol? And the Lakers are still in the top 3 in the West? Didn’t LeBron sit out more than 5 games with a sprained pinky finger? Com’on guys! KB24 MVP!
Apr.8 at 5:21 pm
POrtuGAL says:
KB24 is the best player in the world ! ya he is the MVP this and every other seasons (81) !
Apr.8 at 5:22 pm
LBJ23 All the Way says:
LBJ23 should win MVP. He carried the cavs to the playoffs on his own with barely any help. LBJ23MVP
Apr.8 at 5:47 pm
sexyida1 says:
stop hateing on kobe he is the mvp
Apr.8 at 6:06 pm
kas says:
Kobe is the best player she should of gotten the MVP in the all star and and he should get again this time because if you put him on any team he can care them in a good record and maybe win the campion. KOBE BRYANT MVP THE BEST
Apr.8 at 6:07 pm
kas says:
Kobe is the best player he should of gotten the MVP in the all star and and he should get again this time because if you put him on any team he can care them in a good record and maybe win the campion. KOBE BRYANT MVP THE BEST
Apr.8 at 6:07 pm
kas says:
You don’t need to talk kobe is MVP
Apr.8 at 6:08 pm
kas says:
CHRIS PAUL has very good players he has a great team and they help so he should not be MVP
Apr.8 at 6:10 pm
kas says:
Kobe has a good team but not that good he is the person that makes it happen for the lakers if the lakers don’t have kobe th ey will have a bad record KOBE MVP MVP MVP MVP for every he should be
Apr.8 at 6:11 pm
kas says:
KOBE MVP HE CAN BEAT LERBON ANY DAY LERBON has good players in his team and he still doesn’t have over 50wins so sorry lerbon your not good
Apr.8 at 6:12 pm
kas says:
MAN ALL I GOT TO SAY IS KOBE BRYANT SHOULD BE THE MVP AND HE IS THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD
Apr.8 at 6:13 pm
kas says:
MOST PEOPLE DONT KNOW WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT KOBE SHOULD BE MVP
Apr.8 at 6:16 pm
Grayzer15 says:
CP3-4-MVP. Kobe, no way.
Apr.8 at 6:28 pm
moksha says:
Until the NBA would stop “judging” players, Kobe will never win an MVP… He is the most judged player in the NBA. Sad…
Apr.8 at 6:49 pm
Kobe>Universe says:
bottom line is this. the mvp is a joke. want proof? besides the last 3 years which should make everyone who voted hide their face in public, consider this. Kobe has never won an MVP, Jerry West (you know, the logo of the NBA) never won an MVP, and Shaq, who absolutely demolished the league for how many years, only has 1. now if that doesnt make you wonder, i dont think you should continue watching nba basketball.
Apr.8 at 6:50 pm
Kobe>Universe says:
short version:
MVPs:
Kobe: 0
Jerry West: 0
Shaq: 1
see a problem with the system?
Apr.8 at 6:58 pm
check this out says:
somebody check kobes assist for the last three years and see how little the difference in his assists he is consistent and plus he has been leading the team in assist and he is not a point guard
Apr.8 at 7:13 pm
hjafgsjkhe says:
cp3 4 mvp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr.8 at 7:26 pm
jeffc says:
lol cwazy, there wre 81 comments before me
Apr.8 at 7:27 pm
jeffc says:
cool tehres 81 comments before this one.
Apr.8 at 7:28 pm
jeffc says:
oops
Apr.8 at 7:55 pm
Deannba says:
I think Kobe should get MVP, and isnt Chris Paul just doing exactly what Deron Williams did last year with 1 more point and 1 more rebound ? Just a thought ..
Apr.8 at 8:17 pm
Nana Sechere says:
Just read Scoops article… and truer words could not have been spoken. If Kobe doesn’t win the MVP this year, I don’t think he’ll get it until he can win FINALS MVP. Ultimately, what do you think matters more to him anyway?
Apr.8 at 8:34 pm
someone says:
Cmon guys are you kidding me? Chris Paul for MVP? It is so funny that people find the stupidest reasons to hate on Kobe and the only reason why they hate is because he is the best. The only reason you stupid people want Paul is because TV announcers throw that name out, and you guys hate Kobe so much you’ll take anyone. Kobe scores too much = selfish, LeBron scores too much = he carried his team. Paul does something good = he is the best, Kobe does something good = whatever. Cmon people, stop hating him. He is the best and he is the MVP. Basketball is a job, and those who judge Kobe because of his personal life are as ignorant as those employers who hire only a specific race. Grow up, this guy does his job best and he should be honored for it.
Apr.8 at 9:12 pm
bminor says:
people, let go of your fanaticism and be objective. i hated kobe but i’ve grown to respect him — especially this year. i watch quite a number of games. AND i play a couple a week. Chris has been stellar and i wouldn’t whine if he wins. reading the “doing more with less” arguments for him though is naive as kobe had a lot less if you think about them injuries and all. he deserves it this year.
Apr.8 at 9:22 pm
bminor says:
and i hate the “if hornets finish no.1…” that the media and unfortunately some who have a ballot intends to use as a criteria. MVP is a regular season award, but there’s no greater proof of MVP credit than the playoffs. (oh btw dirk was last year’s mvp and the warriors didn’t agree. they may have been right)
Apr.8 at 9:35 pm
Ling says:
Kobe for MVP.
Apr.8 at 9:39 pm
cranrab says:
I wish Vincent had gone to check out these points before writing this. lakersfiction.blogspot.com
Apr.8 at 9:49 pm
David says:
Oh and going back to Russ’ comment yesterday - I don’t think Mike’s 1989 season does count as modern era. That’s 19 years ago. LeBron was 4… Durant had only been eating solid foods for a few months…
Apr.8 at 9:57 pm
V-Dawg says:
Kobe for MVP. Not because he deserved it on 3 other occasions, but because he’s the best player on the planet + the 2007-2008 MVP. Kobe
Apr.8 at 10:16 pm
Kareem says:
CP3 got owned today
Apr.8 at 10:19 pm
Jerikko says:
For all those people who say that Kobe’s team is way better, he hasn’t even played with the full roster yet and they’re still Top 3 in the WEST! Plus, have you ever thought that Kobe has made his teammates better. Just because he doesn’t have as many assists as Paul, doesn’t mean he doesn’t make them better.
Apr.8 at 10:24 pm
Kareem says:
I think it’s really close this year. Will one win “push” CP3 clearly above Kobe in the MVP race? That sounds about as ludicrous as Kobe getting it for whatever is “owed” him from past years. The guys been playing half the season with a bunch of players considered duds before the season began. Now he’s doing it because of the talent? Sure Gasol was a coup, no doubt. But when did people consider Peja a push over? West and Chandler are playing great, putting up “LO” numbers each. Hornets have a great team this year; CP3 is integral to their success. He’s an MVP candidate, not a sure bet. Lebron, Kobe, and KG are all great candidates; whoever wins has a pretty strong case for their success.
Apr.8 at 11:56 pm
tbird says:
Lebron is the MVP best numbers best player and doesnt have any one close to a West,Gasol,Peja,or Bynnum he doesn’t even have anyone who can make open shots or he would be a 30 8 11 guy you would know that if you watched him play the game.
Apr.9 at 12:58 am
oren says:
i just have to say this was a streak of genious, best mvp article ive ever read, you couldnt ahve said the truth better, Good writing
kb24 mvp
Apr.9 at 2:10 am
dbricks says:
Great article…funny yet absolutley true…KOBE is finally the MVP
Apr.9 at 2:55 am
rickjai says:
the whole Philippines are chanting KOBE 4 MVP!!!!
Apr.9 at 3:02 am
rickjai says:
hey simmy sosa… we know that we have a better squad than your cp3 or lbj’s team… but man, we are hit by injuries. just wait til andrew and trevor plays… we will eat your team like e ADOBO!!! LAKERS all the way!!! KB24 is the MVP of the Universe!!!
Apr.9 at 4:55 am
michael says:
lebron the best
Apr.9 at 5:19 am
hursty says:
HAHAHAHA! that was great. Kobe
Apr.9 at 5:20 am
michael says:
lebron is the best in the legue bye so much he can score pass reb. steal block do everything in the game he could do it so much better if he had a amazing team
Apr.9 at 5:48 am
Jack Galven says:
Chris Paul once again has proven that he is not yet ready this year to be the MVP. Last night’s performance?? 4 points?? 2 FG out of 11. Missed both FT attempts??? Come on… I know everybody misses those once in a while but to be MVP and contend with Kobe at this stage and perform as he did last night…And its not like he didn’t have the opportunity. He played 33 min for crying outloud. Kobe had once again over 30 pts game even though they lost, he still performs. That to me is MVP material.
Apr.9 at 6:25 am
Fran[chize] says:
LBJ23MVP!! really though, its probably gonna be CP3MVP. I hope LeBron gets it though. Kobe’s a whiney loser who didn’t shut up until they got pau gasol. what a baby…
Apr.9 at 6:57 am
Zingg says:
Kobe for MVP
Apr.9 at 7:46 am
Blinguo says:
Funny LeBron didn’t get to chime in about college. Possibly the 1st and last time ever Kobe’s been called “Big Homey.” Kobe probably called Shaq that for how many years as well as Marge to Homer Simpson.
Apr.9 at 9:05 am
andy says:
KObe is the MVP!!!!!! yes!
Apr.9 at 9:31 am
jr says:
kobe for mvp!!!! he refuse the surgery for the sake of his team! come on man! cp3 is not a pro his not capable of hittin bigshots/clutch shots! its all about kb24!
Apr.9 at 11:04 am
THEVMAN45 says:
It is undisputed that Lebron is ave 30pts, 8rbs, and 7Ass: http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lebron_james/index.html Then on of the biggest Kobe fan pointed out to me that in 02-03 Kobe ave 30pts,
7rbs, and 6ass with the most dominant player on his team “Shaq:
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kobe_bryant/career_stats.html My mouth dropped and I had to go back and look at the stats. “Calm down lebron fans, lebron is a beast and a force to be reckoned with, but
to consider his stats this year as astronomical is a bit farfetched…the
Kobester has been there done that….overweight shaq has been impeding his
statistical progress for years and now that the Lakers have shed some weight,
the sun will rise again Lakerland.” I think this kid said all I could think of saying. Pretty well laid out uh?
Apr.9 at 12:28 pm
IanGott says:
CP3 Or Kobe. LeBron just isn’t there yet.
Apr.9 at 12:32 pm
a says:
1. CP3 (AMAZING PG STATS AND LEADERSHIP FOR A YOUNGSTER)
2. LBJ (BEST STATS)
3. KB24 (HE DIDN’T GET ANY BETTER THE LAKERS DID!!)
Apr.9 at 1:21 pm
SADE says:
LEBRON IS KING CHRIS AND KOBE ARE GOOD BUT WHERE LOOKING FOR MOST VAULBE PLAYER NOT BEST TEAM 30.2,7.90,7.3 YA DIG
Apr.9 at 1:24 pm
A LBJ FAN SADE says:
LEBRON IS KING TELL KOBE AND CHRIS TO PUT THE WORST TEAM IN THE NBA FROM LAST 2 4TH YA DIG
Apr.9 at 1:31 pm
berg says:
If you took kobe,paul and lebron away from their teams who would be the worst? lakers would still have odom, bynum and gasol. hornets have peja, west and chandler. Cleveland has west, big-z and ben wallace? On any night lakers or hornets can win without kobe and paul, but without lebron the cavs would have trouble with the currently d-league heat.
Stop delaying the inevitable, LeBron for MVP.
Apr.9 at 1:50 pm
Tray says:
This is the funnisest thing I’ve read in months! Like I alwasys say Kobe D#mmit!!!
Apr.9 at 2:22 pm
Luke says:
i think ur a bit harsh on paul in ur dream hes not that arrogant but agreeing with you there has got to be an element that the best player in the world should be the MVP aswell as what he brings to an organisation and thats Kobe.
Apr.9 at 2:58 pm
Marcos says:
I enjoyed the dream and I think is a reality. Kobe, LeBron and Chris are great superstars and all of them has played great basketball this season, but there’s no doubt that this KOBE’s YEAR! KOBE IS THE MVP!!!
Apr.9 at 4:26 pm
KoBe says:
MAN…all i can say is that
KOBE IS THE BEST!..
AND NO ONE CAN BEAT HIM.
OKIE DOKIE ARTICHOKIE….
=]
Apr.9 at 4:30 pm
james foley says:
Kobe has to win mvp. Chris Paul has more help than bryant. He had david west, tyson ,and peja shooting the 3. Kobe only has pau and bynum’s been injured for the whole season. For the lakers to be one of the top 3 teams in the west is mvp worthy.
Apr.9 at 5:29 pm
Elegangsta says:
KOBE MVP
Apr.9 at 6:34 pm
Christian says:
nash or tmac for MVP
Apr.9 at 7:21 pm
Lady Mamba says:
The only reason Kobe will not win the MVP is because of all the haters who will deliberately not vote for him and by default will just vote for CP…weak
Apr.9 at 7:48 pm
ungentile says:
its been a long # weeks for kobe..kb24mvp
Apr.9 at 8:01 pm
daniel says:
kobe=mvp
if he doesn’t win this one im gonna be pissed
Apr.9 at 8:15 pm
Youareming says:
All anti-Kobe votes default to CP3, sad…
Apr.9 at 11:13 pm
pegasus says:
chris paul should be mvp definitely. what is the definition of mvp? past or future? mvp is based on (( the present )) - key point why u gave just one mvp to shaq? why? tell me the reason. because he is not dominant? chris paul passed 2-time mvp nash definitely in the catagory of individual perfomance and team success. that is the definition of mvp. i feel too bad after discussion here. what a joke!! mvp = old player? or mvp = popular player? if chris paul got hurt in the future, how u will explain?
go to watch chris paul play. how impressed! though comparing with legendary point guard isiah,magic,stockton and so on, this year paul’s accievment is incredible. i’m very serious and big fan of nba but if chris paul don’t get mvp trophy this year, i will not trust nba trophy anymoore. and nobody will trust nba mvp trophy.
Apr.9 at 11:53 pm
kiff says:
paul: i don’t care to the mvp thing but i care for the finals between piston and our team hornets… and we will beat them 1.2.3.4….
Apr.10 at 12:21 am
marc says:
kobe mvp…. best of all time
Apr.10 at 12:30 am
bobby says:
berg: if the lakers had pau, odom, and fisher what we would not be anywhere near the playoffs. we couldn’t win. And there’s proof for that… If kobe was gone, then Pau would be the leader, right? then what do we know from history happens to a team lead by pau gasol? (see memphis grizzlies) also odom would be second choice again right? what happened to odom when he was second choice? nothing, he wasn’t productive and shot horribly. that’s why you can’t say that the lakers could win on any given night without kobe.
Apr.10 at 1:04 am
AZTIG_KOBE says:
i had the same dream! KOBE FOR MVP!!
Apr.10 at 1:06 am
maurice says:
it almost as if you guys are force to give kobe the mvp because he hasnt won in awhile. to me chris paul is the mvp hands doww .kobe has had better season then this one and it has been overlook i have one point to make what is chris doing aganist the west, its a wrap if he dosent win the nba is a fluke.
Apr.10 at 2:04 am
rollers says:
cp3mvp… doesn’t look good…
lbj23mvp… doesn’t fit right…
kb24mvp… yeah… right on!!! that’s what i’m talking about!!!
Apr.10 at 2:23 am
matt says:
CP3 IS THE MVP. NO COMPETITION. GASOL IS THE MVP OF THE LAKERS. W/O GASOL, KOBE LOSES TO THE TWO WORST TEAMS IN THE NBA AT HOME!
Apr.10 at 2:50 am
jeck says:
Leader of the top team in the West, leads the league in assist & steals per game.
If steve nash won it in 2005 & 2006… handsdown to CP3 on 2k8! cp3mvp
Apr.10 at 4:48 am
Ciaran09 says:
CP3
better record
better team player
and youngest out of the three
less experienced
the kid is doing well for himself, shaping up to be one of the greatest point guards in the league today. His unselfish and smart style of play has opened up the hornets offence and has significantly improved their record from last season. Last night they reached a franchise high of 55 wins, and it isn’t gonna stop there CP34MVP
Apr.10 at 10:08 am
olepads says:
yes i think its kobes year to be name as mvp this season…he truly deserve to be mvp
Apr.10 at 11:28 am
Slydon says:
Kobe should win it. Lebron don’t care if they win or not. all he cares is to prove to the people that he’s better than Mike, but he’s not! he don’t have the artistry that made MJ the GOAT.
Apr.10 at 11:31 am
Roscoe Grant says:
KING JAMES FOR MVP!!!!!!!!
Apr.10 at 11:57 am
rob says:
Regardless of the final standing in the west prior to the playoff, Kobe should win the MVP. He is playing consistently all seasons long with injured finger with or without help. KB24MVP…hands down!
Apr.10 at 1:25 pm
Sonel Lazare says:
I love this game,so what about everybody else because Kobe is my MVP.
Apr.10 at 1:58 pm
recep ivedik says:
hey dudes, i want to say that this MVP award is a joke. there is no certain criteria to determine the candidates,popularity is a big decider(although it shouldn’t be), and some voters have some amount of prejudice and hate for some players(do i need to give an example?). that being said, i say that among kobe,paul and lebron, kb24 must win but if i had a vote, i would choose paul pierce over anyone else. he simply performed consistently good and was the leader of celtics in the major challenges. these are my .02 cents. hopefully we’ll enjoy a great postseason this year.
Apr.10 at 2:54 pm
Carole says:
Haterz! There are so many Kobe haterz. Go ahead and hate. That’s your job. That’s what Haterz do!
Apr.10 at 4:13 pm
me says:
shout up every one!! the only one who deserves to win the MVP is KOBE BRYANT.. it’s just a scandal that NBA didn’t give it to him one of the last years, but i can understand.. initially he was too much egoist, than lakers didn’t win too much.. but this time, there are no excuses.. HE WAS THE MVP!! and remember that he scored 81 point!!
Apr.10 at 6:51 pm
Kobe24Bryant says:
KOBE 4 MVP we all know Kobe’s gonna win it
Apr.10 at 9:02 pm
Breyzh says:
aren’t Michael and Jordan both first names too? are you guys retarded?
Apr.11 at 1:20 am
vhinz_cj says:
i think both of them deserves the mvp..kobe and cp3. congrats to both of them…who ever should be the winner regardless of teams standing.
Apr.11 at 1:59 am
Jim Hall says:
Le bron is out of the questioon because if he was in the west his team wouldnt even be in the playoffs so foreget about him and so it comes down to kobe and chris. Although chris has had a better team and statistic year he hasnt had to carry the load like kobe. if you look at the best laker starting five. Fisher, Kobe, Odom, Pau and Bynum. That team has never been together. kobe has had to carry his team with only an allstar for acouple of weeks due to injury. paul has had West (allstar) chandler stuffing up the middle and a large handful of three point shooters. KOBE Is MVP no doubt and if he doesnt win im gunna perionally f&*% up david stern and anyone else who goes against him because of his contraversial past
Apr.11 at 3:20 am
alfred says:
kobe for mvp!!
Apr.11 at 3:21 am
alfred says:
kobe is better than cp3 and lebron..
kobe is mvp!!
Apr.11 at 3:23 am
alfred says:
bryant is the mvp
Apr.11 at 3:25 am
alfred says:
kb24 is the mvp!!!
Apr.11 at 4:48 am
jm24 says:
KB24 for mvp…hez had a broken team all year and his mere presence on the floor outweighs 10 dimes a game by paul..who would u rather have on the court in a tight game? Kobe ownz paul…get some!!
Apr.11 at 1:08 pm
Kay Snyder says:
Enjoyed your story. This is definitely Kobe’s year. He must be voted in as MVP. It’s been too long in coming.
Apr.11 at 1:55 pm
Kampow3r says:
I totally agree with this article… Kobe deserves this MVP award with many more to come. CP3 and LeBron had great seasons but CP3 did not deal with adding a new players into the system or dealing with all the injuries and still keeping his team on top of the West. And LeBron, well, his record is horrible in the East! So thats enough for him not to get it. *** KB24 2008 MVP ***
Apr.11 at 4:52 pm
LakerTown24 says:
kobe for mvp!! u bron fans are ignorant the kid has no jumper
Apr.11 at 9:51 pm
Hornets fan says:
i like what CP3 does and means for his team but the bottom line is that Kobe should win it…for all the reasons already specified…the porblem with the MVP race are the voters…they each have their own definition of what the MVP means..some think the MVP means that that player was the best player in league..others think the MVP is the player which was more influencial in the success of his team…although CP3 is an amazing player and lebron has had a great statistical season..kobe has completely transformed his Lakers..he has built trust and taking his young players under his wings..his greateness is contagious…there nobody more deserving of the MVP this season than KOBE BRYANT of the Los Angeles Lakers!!!! KB24MVP
Apr.11 at 11:37 pm
james urbiztondo says:
if KOBE made farmar cry every thursday
then i wonder what he did to kwame.. Kob’s for MVP!!!!
Apr.12 at 1:48 am
Tuan Chau says:
KOBE FOR MVP. KOOOOOOOBEEEEEE = MVP THANKS.
Apr.12 at 2:50 am
mamba24 says:
kb24mvp even if you ask chris paul he will say the best player is kobe bryant. kobe 4 mvp (most valuable person).
Apr.12 at 3:52 am
hellkisser says:
kobe24 for MVP!!!! he really deserve that award!! everbody knows that James and CP3 are good players in their own… but this is Kobe’s year… !!
Apr.12 at 3:55 am
hellkisser says:
i love KOBE!! i hate james!
Apr.12 at 6:53 am
david says:
KB24…Without Kobe they wouldn’t be in the playoffs. YEAR of the KOBE. No questions asked. NONE
Apr.12 at 7:39 am
A.I says:
Then Paul Said, “April Fools” I Am The Top MVP With The Winning Record. Raise Up Kob
Apr.12 at 10:43 am
laShawn says:
Kobe for MVP. as you said, he’s dealt with more injuries, more turmoil at the start of the season, and still the lakers are at the top of the hardest conference ever!! when cp3 had his star team-mates injured the hornets missed the playoffs in a not so difficult conference at the time.
Apr.12 at 11:50 am
Baller says:
KOBE FOR MVP KB24MVP
Apr.12 at 11:58 am
Kobe24Bryant says:
KOBE 4 shhhhhhrrrr
Apr.12 at 12:26 pm
kas says:
kobe mvp
Apr.12 at 12:49 pm
kas says:
kobe for mvp for the past 6 years he should of been
Apr.12 at 1:17 pm
kevin says:
deron williams for the jazz.come on,hes way better than paul.and as for kobe he dont deseve nothing hes a ball hog your not playing the lakers it kobe.a next jordan no way at lease he wasnt a hog or he didnt cheat on his wife then paid his way out of it.williams for the JAZZ
Apr.12 at 9:11 pm
jerry says:
kobe for MVP
Apr.13 at 3:58 am
EFREN CABUTAJE says:
THE WHOLE WORLD AND MYSELF SAY KOBE IS THE SEASON NBA 2008 MVP. GETS MO???????? PANINGKAMOT DIHA KOBE MAOY MVP WALAY MAKALUPIG NIYA.
Apr.13 at 3:59 am
efren says:
THE WHOLE WORLD, THE PHILIPPINES, AND MYSELF SAY KOBE IS THE SEASON NBA 2008 MVP. GETS MO???????? PANINGKAMOT DIHA KOBE MAOY MVP WALAY MAKALUPIG NIYA.
Apr.13 at 11:52 am
jojie says:
[b]no Favoritism, don’t hate other candidates, no words, no history,
no story telling, no making teammates better, no PLAY > no VALUE, and no MVP yet…[/b] there’s a race! and MVP is the value of player’s stats of making their team to win games. in mathematical formula…. [b]MOST[/b](Total Played Won Games) x [b]VALUABLE[/b](efficiency) = [b]PLAYER[/b] OK? Simple as that [b]Hope you like this:[/b] Results as of April 12: RANK : PREVIOUS : MISSED GAMES : PLAYED/WON GAMES x EFF = MVP PLAYER
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► 1 : 1 : 1W / 1L : 54 x 27.8 = 1501 PAUL
▲ 2 : 3 : 0W / 0L : 55 x 26.8 = 1474 BRYANT -> might win the Maurice Podolof Trophy
▼ 3 : 2 : 2W / 1L : 51 x 28.6 = 1459 STOUDAMIRE
► 4 : 4 : [b]8W / 2L[/b] : 56 x 25.0 = 1400 GARNETT ▲ 5 : 6 : 0W / 0L : 49 x 27.3 = 1338 HOWARD
▼ 6 : 7 : 1W / 0L : 53 x 25.1 = 1330 BOOZER
► 7 : 5 : [b]0W / 6L[/b] : 43 x 30.6 = 1316 JAMES
► 8 : 8 : 2W / 2L : 52 x 24.7 = 1284 DUNCAN ► 9 : 9 : 1W / 0L : 63 x 20.1 = 1266 PIERCE
► 10 : 10 : 2W / 2L : 48 x 25.5 = 1224 NOWITZKI
► 11 : 11 : 0W / 1L : 53 x 22.5 = 1193 NASH ► 12 : 12 : 0W / 0L : 52 x 22.9 = 1191 WILLIAMS
► 13 : 13 : 0W / 0L : 48 x 23.4 = 1125 IVERSON
▲ 14 : 15 : 4W / 2L : 50 x 22.0 = 1100 WEST
▼ 15 : 14 : 2W / 1L : 46 x 23.7 = 1090 CAMBY
► 16 : 16 : 0W / 0L : 47 x 22.5 = 1058 DAVIS
▲ 17 : 21 : 2W / 1L : 52 x 20.1 = 1045 CHANDLER
▲ 18 : 19 : 3W / 2L : 49 x 21.9 = 1073 ODOM
▼ 19 : 17 : 3W / 2L : 50 x 19.9 = 995 GINOBILI
► 20 : 20 : 3W / 2L : 45 x 23.8 = 1071 ANTHONY
▼ 21 : 18 : 3W / 1L : 53 x 19.5 = 1034 BILLUPS
: : :
► 22 : 22 : 0W / 0L : 49 x 19.5 = 956 TURKOGLU
► 23 : 23 : 13W / 4L : 36 x 25.5 = 918 YAO
► 24 : 24 : : 57 x 16.5 = 941 ALLEN
► 25 : 25 : : 45 x 20.2 = 909 ELIS
26 : 27 : : 42 x 22.1 = 928 JAMISON
27 : 31 : : 47 x 19.3 = 907 J HOWARD 28 : 30 : : 52 x 16.8 = 875 WALLACE
29 : 26 : : 37 x 23.0 = 851 MARION
30 : 28 : : 36 x 24.4 = 878 BOSH
31 : 29 : : 51 x 16.5 = 842 HAMILTON
32 : : : 49 x 16.6 = 813 OKUR 33 : : 9W / 7L : 42 x 18.8 = 790 McGRADY
34 : : : 44 x 17.9 = 785 S. JACKSON
35 : : : 37 x 20.9 = 772 J SMITH
36 : : : 39 x 19.7 = 768 IGUODALA
37 : : : 37 x 20.5 = 759 KIDD
38 : : : 45 x 16.9 = 761 PARKER
39 : : : 39 x 19.4 = 757 ROY
40 : : : 45 x 16.4 = 736 HILL
41 : : : 39 x 18.8 = 732 A MILLER
42 : : : 46 x 16.1 = 739 KIRILENKO
43 : : : 39 x 18.4 = 717 ILGAUSKAS
44 : : : 36 x 20.1 = 725 B MILLER
: : : 41 x 17.2 = 705 BIEDRINS
: : : 31 x 22.8 = 707 BUTLER
: : : 33 x 21.5 = 710 CARTER : : : 43 x 15.7 = 673 K MARTIN
: : : 29 x 23.1 = 670 GASOL
: : : 24 x 21.9 = 525 BYNUM
: : : 30 x 19.0 = 569 RICHARDSON
: : : 20 x 24.1 = 481 AL JEFERSON
: : : 20 x 23.1 = 462 KAMAN
: : : 10 x 21.8 = 218 WADE
► 150? : 150? : : Try also this formula: [b]Add all their Efficiency when winning their games[/b] in my Top 24 players, only 7 players from the East Conf are included. The race is still going on. Don’t stop & judge ryt now. [b]I don’t believe Maurice Brooks, Stoudamire -> underrated, McGrady -> overrated I don’t believe Rob Peterson, TMac @ #9? Boozer @ #12? You forgot BARON DAVIS, CAMBY and CHANDLER I don’t believe Marc Stein, Chauncy Billups & Iverson not even in the third team? I don’t believe Holinger’s, GINOBILI & BOSH @ #8 & 9? I don’t believe ESPN ratings, IVERSON & ANTHONY @ #5 & #7 RESPECTIVELY?[/b] [b]i accept Lebron is not the MVP this season, but watchout for the PLAYOFFS.[b] WHO’S WITH ME? [b]See you tomorrow![/b]
Apr.13 at 4:59 pm
scott says:
kobe maybe the MVP….
but none of the other two are as valuable to their squads as lebron to the cavs.
such a shame that lebron’s with the cavs…
Apr.13 at 7:21 pm
larry says:
I think T-Mac Shpould Be MVP. He Lead The Rockets To an 22-game Winning Strak. That;’s MVP Material. If it’s not, I don’t Know What is.
Apr.14 at 12:31 am
alfred says:
KB24MVP…he is the man of action..
he is the game winner..
he is two time all star mvp..
he is mr.81.. you remember he score 81..
he is a great stats every year..
he is better than lebron,cp3,nash,amare,kg,
tmac,dirk,jordan,deron,paul,baron,elton,j07,superman..
he is tha kb24
he is the blackmamba
he is the k8be
he is the best player everyyear
he is best player in the world,game,sports,basketball,solar system.. no cocoment,question, because kb24 is the mvp… vote for kobe and i vote for kobe..
cp3,lbj,kg no way..
kobe beta lbj,cp3,tim, and next sacramento kings… kobe will beat ron artest and the kings.. kings is the last game of lakers this season..after new orleans,spurs,and every team sacramento is the next victim of kobe bryant and the lakers…kobe bryant mvp!!!
Apr.14 at 12:34 am
alfred says:
kobe mvp
Apr.14 at 12:35 am
alfred says:
kobe bryant is the true mvp not cp3 because he beat cp3 and the hornets..
Apr.14 at 12:36 am
alfred says:
kobe for mvp!!!
Apr.14 at 12:37 am
alfred says:
kobe mvp!!!
Apr.14 at 12:41 am
alfred says:
all lakers team,all lakers and clippers,holywood,filipino will vote for
kb24..
Apr.14 at 2:05 am
Doughboy says:
the whole hornets turnaround thing is out of proportion. i hope you guys remember that last season or two seasons ago, the hornets are already predicted to be a top 5 team. they have paul, then was able to get chandler and peja. but injuries resulted the setback since none of them were able to play together at the same time. not taking away anything from this team, but this is already seen before, just had a one year delay. maybe next year, if oden plays, a “blazers turn-around” will be feasted upon by the media again, and have aldridge running for MVP, haha.
Apr.14 at 5:29 am
JDS says:
KB24 for MVP. Remove the top 3 teammates of Kobe (Pau, Bynum, Odom) and CP (West, Peja, Chandler). Can Kobe and the lakers still win games? Definitely, he has been doing that the last two years. How about CP3 and the hornets? I don’t think so. Hornets might even be at the bottom of the standings.
Apr.14 at 8:40 am
DR3X says:
Kobe pwns Chris Paul. K24MVP!!!
Apr.14 at 11:07 am
AirTony says:
Kobe 4 MVP, he’s had a tougher season than any of the canidates, pre-season turmoil, Andrew Bynum getting injured,the injury to his pinkie that still haven’t healed,adding pau gasol and he gets injured and Kobe still kept the Lakers in contention, MVP,MVP,MVP,MVP. this is Kobe’s year.
Apr.14 at 3:47 pm
9THWD says:
Chris Paul is the real MVP because without him wont nobody know who David West and Tyson Chandler is. Yeah Kobe should have won the MVP years ago but not this year. Take Kobe off of the Lakers team they still can win 40 games when healthy, take Paul away from the Hornets their record would be 25-55 Lottery pick. CP3 account for about 50% of their offense; points and assists. Kobe is a great player but not the MOST VALUABLE PLAYER. The mvp don’t cry about wanting to traded they try to make the team better with wath they have kinda like CP3 he don’t have a bench, a Gasol, Odom, fisher, but still makes his team better.
Apr.14 at 7:01 pm
B. Anglin says:
I, agree totally, this is Kobe’s year.
Apr.14 at 7:02 pm
B. Anglin says:
I, agree this year Kobe Bryant is “MVP”.
Apr.14 at 9:09 pm
Malcolm says:
Kobe for MVP, its a no brainer, you gotta be a full blown sicko, senile, or stupid to talk bout the MVP race ad think kobe dont win
Apr.14 at 11:07 pm
manny says:
KOBE is the world’s MVP. He should have been MVP three times over. But, the damn KOBE haters at that time the writers, gave it to Shaq three times and twice to Nash. For a period of ten years they bypassed KOBE. If I was KOBE I would refuse it and give it to the young man. KOBE is almost 30 years old. He has demonstrated he is the best ever, better than Mike better than Magic better that all of them and does not need MVP trophy.
Apr.14 at 11:13 pm
er0s says:
HA! Entertaining piece! Great job!
On a side note: KB24MVP
Apr.14 at 11:30 pm
er0s says:
My earlier compliment wasn’t because this piece had a Kobe tilt it but was because it was a genuinely, well-written entertaining piece…unlike the drivel that Randy Hill hack pukes up.
Time will prove to be the only thing that will best Kobe.
“They” tried in years past to pick someone, anyone that was better than Kobe just so they could say, “See, he ain’t sh*t. He ain’t Mike.” They tried to pit Iverson, Carter, McGrady, Allen against him but Kobe proved to be better than those guys and now they’re trying a new batch of players like Wade, Le