April 3, 200818 yr I see no way the award can go to anyone other than Chris Paul. He's been outstanding all year. More than just his numbers, he's lead Morris Peterson, Peja Stojakovic, David West and Tyson Chandler to the top spot in the ultra-competitive western conference. I love Kobe, Lebron and KG...but personally, Paul is a no-brainer for me. He leads the Hornets in points, assists and steals and also averages nearly 4 boards a game, which is pretty good for a point guard and a guy his size. He also shoots very well. Again, add the production to the bottom line and what he's done with his supporting cast...Chris Paul has to be the guy this year. I'd rate Kobe second, and I'm not going to be upset if he wins the award. There are always several guys deserving of the award and he's one of them...the MVP award is basically an opinion. I mean, if it was serious, Michael Jordan would have won the award every season from the late 80's until he retired for the second time in '98. But, here is my thought process... Chris Paul - see above Kobe Bryant - Great numbers. He's stepped up and proven himself as a leader and team player and he's still the best crunch time player in the game. I think his supporting cast is stronger...I suspect Gasol and Bynum would be picked before anyone else on the Hornet's roster after Paul. In addition, Lamar Odom is a very good and versatile talent who has sacrificed his numbers for the team. Kevin Garnett - Great numbers and has always been a team guy who gives maximum effort. But, again, his surrounding talent is far superior to Paul's...Pierce and Allen are all-star caliber guys, Rondo has emerged as a very good PG and they've added some key pieces as the season progressed. Lebron James - Great player...probably the most talented player in the league when you look at the total package. His supporting cast is comparable to Paul's (maybe worse). So, the deciding factor here is the difference in team success...Paul has lead a similar supporting cast to the top of west, while Lebron has the Cavs firmly entrenched in the 4th slot in inferior and less competitive eastern conference.
April 3, 200818 yr I see no way this is not Chris Paul. Garnett's team was expected to be good. James' team was in the Finals last year. Kobe's team was not supposed to be this good but expected to make playoffs. That is why he is a close 2nd. But Paul's teams weren't even thinking playoff bound and yet they have been consistently the best team in the West almost all season.
April 3, 200818 yr More than just his numbers, he's lead Morris Peterson, Peja Stojakovic, David West and Tyson Chandler to the top spot in the ultra-competitive western conference. I love Kobe, Lebron and KG...but personally, Paul is a no-brainer for me. He leads the Hornets in points, assists and steals and also averages nearly 4 boards a game, which is pretty good for a point guard and a guy his size. He also shoots very well. Again, add the production to the bottom line and what he's done with his supporting cast...Chris Paul has to be the guy this year. I'd rate Kobe second, and I'm not going to be upset if he wins the award. There are always several guys deserving of the award and he's one of them...the MVP award is basically an opinion. I mean, if it was serious, Michael Jordan would have won the award every season from the late 80's until he retired for the second time in '98. But, here is my thought process... Chris Paul - see above Kobe Bryant - Great numbers. He's stepped up and proven himself as a leader and team player and he's still the best crunch time player in the game. I think his supporting cast is stronger...I suspect Gasol and Bynum would be picked before anyone else on the Hornet's roster after Paul. In addition, Lamar Odom is a very good and versatile talent who has sacrificed his numbers for the team. Kevin Garnett - Great numbers and has always been a team guy who gives maximum effort. But, again, his surrounding talent is far superior to Paul's...Pierce and Allen are all-star caliber guys, Rondo has emerged as a very good PG and they've added some key pieces as the season progressed. Lebron James - Great player...probably the most talented player in the league when you look at the total package. His supporting cast is comparable to Paul's (maybe worse). So, the deciding factor here is the difference in team success...Paul has lead a similar supporting cast to the top of west, while Lebron has the Cavs firmly entrenched in the 4th slot in inferior and less competitive eastern conference. :thumb:
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