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Thread started on: April 2, 2008 - 2:48pm
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MVP
There are a lot of things to consider when contemplating the MVP...is the most important factor simply raw talent? Should team success/ record hold significant weight? With this in mind, as all of the Western Conference teams are battling for that one-seed, will the otherwise tight MVP race ultimately be decided based on who grabs the spot? How about team improvement? Would the team be able to perform at a high standard without this individual? To what degree of importance to we hold the intangibles or the ability to make the surrounding players better? Defensive presence? Leadership?
What are the most critical factors in determining an NBA MVP?
April 3, 2008 - 9:30am
- Freddie Footballer
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agree with Bobby
I think Michael Jordan really epitomized what an MVP is - someone who can take over a game over at any moment by will, and someone who is consistent year round. The player also can get his teammates involved when he isn't shooting well and can distribute the ball, make his teammates better.- Freddie Footballer
April 3, 2008 - 9:40am
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MVP vs Player of the Year
I had a good conversation with a friend a few months ago about how soccer uses 'Player of the Year' instead of 'MVP.' I think a lot of the points made here help draw the boundaries between POTY and MVP. In this year's case with the NBA, Chris Paul is hands down the MVP, and Lebron James is hands down the POTY.Reply
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BobbyBluechip
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making your teammates better
plain and simple. the stats take care of themselves if everyone around you is playing at a higher level. that's why Chris Paul *has* to be the MVP. David West is the only guy on that team that would be good without Paul. Chandler's rise to success has been largely in part to CP3's presence. I don't remember Chandler going for 2-3 alley-oops per game when he was on the Bulls. Peja is another good example. This guy was completely done a few years ago. However, Paul is able to create so much chaos for defenders that Peja is able to camp out on the 3 point line and shoot like he's practicing at home. -bB