Worthy of Your Attention
MVP Night
I can’t figure out what to do tonight. If it’s nice out, maybe I’ll go for a walk … Or better yet, catch a movie … Leatherheads seems somewhat tolerable … I haven’t gone bowling in a while…
(If you’re also looking for something to do tonight, and happen to be one of those weirdos who enjoy highly-competitive basketball, there’s a game between the Hornets of New Orleans and Lakers of Los Angeles that might be of interest to you.
Apparently, the outcome of said game could end up playing a significant role in determining not just who wins this season’s Most Valuable Player award, but which of the two teams emerges as the top dog in the Western Conference.
Some guy at the office told me that great players rise to the occasion in these types of “statement” games, and that it’s probably Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul’s last chance to cement their MVP candidacy.
It kind of sounds like a big deal. But I wouldn’t know anything about it.)
Yeah, I’m probably going bowling.
53 Responses to “Worthy of Your Attention”
Apr.11 at 3:06 pm
Sam says:
First!! Give me a way to watch this in England PLEASE!!
Apr.11 at 3:15 pm
Myles Brown says:
Ballin!
Apr.11 at 3:16 pm
Double J says:
oh hell ya my boy kobe kobes is gonna rip up that lil boy paul ahahhahah i can’t wait
Apr.11 at 3:21 pm
Eboy says:
25pts 16assists 5rebs 3stls.
Apr.11 at 3:29 pm
MJ says:
have ppl comepletely forgotten about paul’s performances the previous three games against LAL? paul is a beast against the lakers, NOH has a winning record against LA, and it’s doubtful that changes tonight
Apr.11 at 3:34 pm
Rasheedionics says:
How the hell is ESPN is showing Nascar instead of this game??? Why people who can’t afford the league pass are getting screwed of games like this?
Apr.11 at 3:35 pm
Eboy says:
Good to see my a*shole clone is back. Holly, I thought you guys had this simpleton removed. 3:21p is not me. And tonights game is going to make last nights Warriors/Nugs matchup seem tame.
Apr.11 at 3:43 pm
Bigi says:
Eazy E!
Apr.11 at 3:48 pm
G Diesel says:
I think I’m gonna watch that new Paris Hilton movie instead. I don’t know why anybody would waste their time on 2 unknown guys named Kobe and Chris Paul.
Apr.11 at 3:52 pm
Captain America says:
Don’t toy with me Marcel. Can you beat Obama’s 37? Oh, and CP3=MVP. Excuses? Try Lakers back-to-back games with Pau’s bad footsie.
Apr.11 at 3:53 pm
Ethan says:
KOBE BRYANT IS THE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER!
If KB24 dont get it its rigged,its probably rigged anyway good thing there aint any spurs in the running or D-Stern would give it to them hands down…CP3 is great but Kobe is greater.
Apr.11 at 4:05 pm
bballer says:
Kobe Bryant: 30,15,10
Chris Paul: 25,10,20 Lamar Odom: 20,10,12
David West: 22,9,10 Gasol: 20,8,7
Tyson: 18,15,25 Peja: 6 3’s
Fisher: 15 assists, 7 3’s Farmer:10 assists Final Score: Lakers 130 Hornets: 125
Apr.11 at 4:10 pm
phunkykarma says:
We got this game on the cable, here in France (in case you were wondering.)
Apr.11 at 4:19 pm
TADOne says:
Eboy is cloning.
Apr.11 at 4:23 pm
Eboy says:
F*ck you, TAD.
Apr.11 at 4:25 pm
TADOne says:
See, now i’m confused, because i’m not sure which one that is that responded. It could very well have been either. But, as for the subject, I hope Paul gets 30/15 tonight with 4 steals.
Apr.11 at 4:34 pm
d.Y. says:
let’s just give the award to the guy whose team wins. No more arguments. LeBron is not in the discussion. 50 win cap. (Paul’s gonna win though ’cause all the mainstream media cats HATE Kobe. On the real, ive seen more articles about how Kobe shouldn’t win than ones about who should.
Apr.11 at 4:35 pm
d.Y. says:
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Apr.11 at 4:50 pm
Allen says:
I will be at this game. I will be chanting “MVP” as Kobe shoot free throws.
Apr.11 at 5:07 pm
Weapon X says:
The Answer 4 MVP!
Apr.11 at 5:21 pm
bballer says:
d.y. you’re right. I’ve read a lot of articles saying the same thing. You should check out Scoop Jackson’s article on ESPN. It’s pretty interesting as always.
Apr.11 at 5:36 pm
Jolst says:
Who cares about the MVP. Dirk won it last year and his team got out of the playoffs in the first freaking round! Awards are overated, just stick with the Finals trophy, please.
Apr.11 at 6:37 pm
albie1kenobi says:
Jolst: awards give sportswriters their jobs. also they are the main points to generate interest for NBA. any time you get people talking, that’s publicity.
Apr.11 at 6:42 pm
Allen says:
Kobe for Finals MVP!
Apr.11 at 6:46 pm
albie1kenobi says:
i dunno why anyone would complain about espn not broadcasting lakers/hornets. i mean who doesn’t want to watch the exciting cavs/bulls match up?
Apr.11 at 7:16 pm
creamy-stuff says:
France is down with Kobe and Turiaf !!!!!!!!
On est présent mon pote! Kobe va zouker Paul malement!!!!
Apr.11 at 7:22 pm
nastruthomas says:
leather heads tolerable? thats a joke. and one parenthese doesnt make sense)
Apr.11 at 7:36 pm
The Biz says:
LeBron is is goin off on the Bulls
Apr.11 at 8:47 pm
J Donuts says:
Hell I only get 2 channels, but I’m gonna listen to this game on the radio. Throwback, son.
Apr.11 at 10:44 pm
The Promise says:
CP3 4 MVP
Apr.12 at 1:10 am
Logan says:
KOBE!!!!! Great game….
Apr.12 at 8:57 am
Kobe24Bryant says:
Kobe deserves it not only Kobes the best but he makes his teammates the best..
Definnly mvp
Apr.12 at 9:55 am
Dutch Rich says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yURa9T0-Rjk
This should cement his case.
Awesome
Apr.12 at 11:58 am
underdog says:
CP3 for MVP, huh?
Apr.12 at 1:49 pm
tealish says:
Tough calls on the Hornets last night. Some very iffy fouls on Chandler and Paul that changed the complexion of the game. Seems like the refs really get carried away with the Laker crowd… But still, the Laker defense really surprised me last night. Aside from the stretch where they almost blew a 30-point lead, they looked better than the Celtic defense.
Apr.12 at 2:59 pm
Kieran says:
still think paul is mvp for the SEASON, this was one game, if spurs beat lakers does that mean TD is mvp?
Apr.12 at 6:07 pm
Joel O's says:
There’s no way the real Eboy would be going “Kobe for MVP”. Nor would the real Eboy BE TALKING LIKE THIS! To whoever’s behind that stupid clone, it’s pointlessly stupid so maybe you should stop it and go do something constructive like ditch your imaginary friends for real ones.
Apr.12 at 6:09 pm
Joel O's says:
Oops lol I misread that. Confused, I am with the many E-names.
Apr.12 at 6:14 pm
bballer says:
Kieran, keep hating. I love it! Keep the hate coming!You were one of the clowns on that agreed that last night’s game between Hornets and LA was going to decide who the MVP was.But you still stick to your opinion. Keep the hate coming.
Apr.12 at 10:50 pm
Kieran says:
i at no point said it would decide mvp,when has one game ever decided mvp? keep jumping to conclusions.
Apr.12 at 10:53 pm
Kieran says:
yeah damn me with sticking to MY opinion. how dare i!
Apr.12 at 11:28 pm
JePan says:
Kobe=MVP LBJsecond CP3rd place
Apr.13 at 4:18 am
andrew says:
can we please give the mvp to kobe bryant.. i dont know about anyone else but all star voting has become a joke itz no longer an honor to be in that game anymore (i dont mind the rookie sophomore games becuase itz great to see someone who getz no playin time come in and light it up ie david lee one year iggy da otha etc) and the last three years the mvp has lost its prestige as well i mean who ever heard of steve nash of dirk playing defense kobe basically carried the lakers by himself into the playoffs those years not too mention is freakish scoring nights… so now we come to this year paul vs kobe both legit candidates but seriously chris paul? if i had peja tyson n west on my team id be rackin up 20 assists a night too! so kobe has become a veteran this year and really shown great leadership skills (good work mitch on bringin fisher back which was da best off season signing i saw) and everyone in the league knows that he can still go for 50+ wheneva he wants so plz give kobe the mvp and make that award mean something once again
Apr.13 at 8:02 am
Eboy says:
Luol Deng deserves MVP!
Apr.13 at 10:47 am
Kieran says:
andrew i think youre right about the mvp losing its shine a little, my choce this year is Paul but last year should of been kobe. Dirk is probably the worst mvp ever and i love nash and think he deserved 1 but back to backs? not so sure. Also you wouldnt be able to rack up 20 assists a night
Apr.13 at 1:01 pm
Tim Duncan says:
If Kobe doesn’t win it this year, he never will, which is sad. Kobe should have had like 3 MVP’s already.. DO NOT VOTE FOR CP3. Also I agree with the comment above where Dirk was the worst MVP ever… The team could have very well made the play-offs with Josh Howard taking 3’s instead. Dirk is incredibly replaceable on that team, unlike Kobe.
Apr.13 at 5:32 pm
PistonsRuleTheCourt says:
The calls were crap, and the Lakers blew a 30 point lead. That game shows CP3 for MVP, even with the Hornets getting the L. If Lakers Hornets in Playoffs, Hornets in 7. payce
Apr.13 at 7:20 pm
dabest says:
Kobe24bryant you don’t know what you are talking about how does kobe make his teammates better when he only averages about 5 dimes but CP3 averages 11
Apr.14 at 7:52 am
Eboy says:
man stop the clones! this isnt episode 2!
Apr.14 at 12:59 pm
hornsfan07 says:
how does he make his teammates better? He publicly called them out, which is exactly what they needed before the season started. HIs mere presence on the floor creates open shots for his teammates, regardless if he gets the assist, or someone else does.
Apr.14 at 3:02 pm
Andrewbulls 24 says:
Kobe is my favorite to win he has been the best player in NBA for a long time now KG and CP3 have done good but have either of them averaged over 30 points or won a championship no Kobe has done both of those more than once he is the MVP and has been for a while.
Apr.14 at 7:12 pm
AC says:
You can’t judge making his teamates better by assists only. PG’s would be a lock for any year! Besides… You can’t say anything bad about any of the canditates… only promote the one that you think is doing the best to get his team over the hump… and is at a skill level worthy of that years MVP. By the way… I vote Kobe.
Apr.14 at 10:42 pm
Dacre says:
For Eboy to get a clone here that really cements the fact that he is the most popular ‘guest’ on slamonline….
EBOY FOR MVP.