May 11, 201610 yr I have no problem with Steph being a unanimous MVP but am shocked he is the first one. How did MJ never get the unanimous vote? How about Bird in 86? Someone already mentioned Wilt's year when he AVERAGED 50 and 26. This also leads to the discussion of best player vs most valuable player. I think the Warriors would still be no worse than the 3rd best team in the West without Curry (behind the Spurs and Thunder). Without LBJ, where would the Cavs be? Congrats to Steph. Clearly the MVP in my book this year but not as dominant an MVP as some others who did not get the unanimous vote.
May 11, 201610 yr Steph deserved the award no doubt, but this award seems to be partial to records rather than individual performance. His stats arent even that legendary (30.1 ppg 6.7 ast 5.4 reb).
May 11, 201610 yr Steph deserved the award no doubt, but this award seems to be partial to records rather than individual performance. His stats arent even that legendary (30.1 ppg 6.7 ast 5.4 reb). LeBron went 30/7/7 and got runner up to Kobes 28/7/5. The most valuable player is the one who makes the journalists the most money.
May 11, 201610 yr Steph deserved the award no doubt, but this award seems to be partial to records rather than individual performance. His stats arent even that legendary (30.1 ppg 6.7 ast 5.4 reb). LeBron went 30/7/7 and got runner up to Kobes 28/7/5. The most valuable player is the one who makes the journalists the most money. If you go analytically, it was about as impressive of a season as you will find considering he was a PG. PER is dominated by guys that are able to dominate the game from the interior. Steph dominated the game from the perimeter. To lead the league in PER in that fashion is unprecedented.
May 11, 201610 yr Yes. He warms the bench for the Kings after spending some time in the NBDL last season. It must suck for Dad having 2 sons play in the league. I have a 4 and 2 year old...I would take a journey man NBA career.
May 11, 201610 yr Author It must suck for Dad having 2 sons play in the league. I have a 4 and 2 year old...I would take a journey man NBA career. My point is that Steph didn't get to his status simply because of daddy. His work ethic got him there. Otherwise lil bro would be as good as big bro wouldn't he?
May 11, 201610 yr Author LeBron went 30/7/7 and got runner up to Kobes 28/7/5. The most valuable player is the one who makes the journalists the most money. That would be Lebron then.
May 11, 201610 yr Author Kawhi wins next year with a 23/7/3 line. Yes, I'm bitter. Now that cat is overrated.
May 11, 201610 yr Author I have no problem with Steph being a unanimous MVP but am shocked he is the first one. How did MJ never get the unanimous vote? How about Bird in 86? Someone already mentioned Wilt's year when he AVERAGED 50 and 26. This also leads to the discussion of best player vs most valuable player. I think the Warriors would still be no worse than the 3rd best team in the West without Curry (behind the Spurs and Thunder). Without LBJ, where would the Cavs be? Congrats to Steph. Clearly the MVP in my book this year but not as dominant an MVP as some others who did not get the unanimous vote. The Cavs would possibly still be a top 3 team in the East. I wouldn't take anyone other than Toronto or Miami over the Cavs being led by KI and Love. Maybe the Hornets also. That's probably it.
May 11, 201610 yr The Cavs would possibly still be a top 3 team in the East. I wouldn't take anyone other than Toronto or Miami over the Cavs being led by KI and Love. Maybe the Hornets also. That's probably it. Thought I was having the other day. Do the Cavs have the top 3 players in the Eastern Conference?
May 11, 201610 yr My point is that Steph didn't get to his status simply because of daddy. His work ethic got him there. Otherwise lil bro would be as good as big bro wouldn't he? I totally agree about his work ethic...it doesn't hurt growing up in the household with an NBA player. I am sure Daddy helped to focus that work ethic in ways lots of Daddy's can't... I was talking recently talking to a guy who was a coach/scout in the hornets organization when Dale played for them. He said as soon as practice ended everyday, there would be 2 little boys out on the floor shooting and practicing...going back to my original statement, most 6'2 high school kids who are good shooters dont' have this background... With that said, I would bet Steph maybe the hardest worker on his game as any player in the NBA, and I respect that...Just like Jordan was the hardest worker and Kobe was the hardest worker...
May 11, 201610 yr That would be Lebron then. You mean to tell me this season, LeBron was more valuable to ESPN than Steph and the 73-win Dubs?
May 11, 201610 yr Steph deserved the award no doubt, but this award seems to be partial to records rather than individual performance. His stats arent even that legendary (30.1 ppg 6.7 ast 5.4 reb). Another interesting thing I heard this morning on Mike and Mike. Steph is the first player to average 30 and average less than 35 minutes a game.
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