The NBA Thread

[dmb9howell]

So who's the MVP?

I lean Kawai if The Spurs get the #1 seed.
Otherwise, it should be Russ. People keep trying to say his extra rebounds are insignificant... I agree! But what they wont mention is if Russ and Harden changed places, Russ would avg 18 assists a game.

[justinandimcool]

IMO Russ has run away with it

Kawhi runs the Spurs motor, but that team is still so strong 11 deep and the advance stats don't really go his way--everyone knows the raw stats aren't impressive either

[Rodey]

Greek Freak.

Just kidding, it's definitely Russ. Don't think it's particularly close either.

[dmb9howell]

Neither of you even consider Leonard's defensive play, do you?

[dmb9howell]

Actually, Justin: arent you a Spurs fan?

[thebridge15]

I'd vote for westbrook but I'm pretty sure harden is gonna win

[Rodey]

Originally Posted by dmb9howell

Neither of you even consider Leonard's defensive play, do you?

Westbrook is having a historic season and without him the Thunder are turrible. Just my two cents.

[Lee3691]

Originally Posted by dmb9howell

So who's the MVP?

I lean Kawai if The Spurs get the #1 seed.
Otherwise, it should be Russ. People keep trying to say his extra rebounds are insignificant... I agree! But what they wont mention is if Russ and Harden changed places, Russ would avg 18 assists a game.

This is nonsense - Harden is a much better passer than Westbrook. If you take both off of their respective teams, both teams are trash. Harden deserves to win, and will win - although I do like Westbrook better. I actually think Lebron should be #2, and Westbrook #3.

[dmb9howell]

Originally Posted by Lee3691

This is nonsense - Harden is a much better passer than Westbrook. If you take both off of their respective teams, both teams are trash. Harden deserves to win, and will win - although I do like Westbrook better. I actually think Lebron should be #2, and Westbrook #3.

Harden is not a better passer than Westbrook.
Also, I fucking hate Westbrook.
Bottom line, you cant win a championship with either as your #1 guy.

[justinandimcool]

Originally Posted by dmb9howell

Actually, Justin: arent you a Spurs fan?

His defense is more inconsistent than his offense this year. I just saw the man in person, and witnessed Kuzminskas and Rose blow by him on multiple occasions- an occurrence I've seen many times this season. Dude brings it when it counts though. Overall the team defense is worse than last year obviously due to Duncan being gone. Kawhi's defense is still solid but not even close to pushing his argument over the top of two of the best statistical seasons in NBA history

[Speilmen230]

MVP should be Lebron, but we all know that won't happen.

[TimHonks]

Originally Posted by Speilmen230

MVP should be Lebron, but we all know that won't happen.

I hate LeBron, but I agree.

[Speilmen230]

What is there to "hate?" Dislike, sure. Rival of your favorite team, fine. But "hate?" I just don't see where people have those feelings.

To me it's almost become the John Cena effect, on top for so long that people are just fatigued with him being great.they want someone else to take his spot.


I find it hard to get tired and bored with greatness.

[Rodey]

Here we go again.

[rickyh24]

[TimHonks]

Originally Posted by Speilmen230

What is there to "hate?" Dislike, sure. Rival of your favorite team, fine. But "hate?" I just don't see where people have those feelings.

To me it's almost become the John Cena effect, on top for so long that people are just fatigued with him being great.they want someone else to take his spot.


I find it hard to get tired and bored with greatness.

I agree that the reason he won't win MVP is because people do get bored with his greatness.

But he is also one of the most unlikable stars in my lifetime.

[Lee3691]

Who is John Cena?

[rickyh24]

Love when people try to compare real things to a fake "sport".

[justinandimcool]

I had LeBron as a clear 2nd until cleveland's recent struggles, imo he's out of the race especially if they end up the 2 seed

[mrignatious]

I guess certain people haven't been around long enough to remember there has always been a sizeable portion of NBA fans that hate Lebron.

[kydmb99]

Lebron is extremely dislikable

[Rodey]

Malcolm Brogdon is the Rookie of the Year.

[iMAC386]

If Russ breaks Oscar's record of 41 triple doubles (He's 3 away from a tie with 8 games left) and averages a triple-double for the season, would you people still vote Harden? Just curious.

I don't see how you give it to Harden over RW with how RW is closing out the season. Last 2 games: 57 point triple-double tonight in an OT win (scored 26 in 4th/OT), hit the game winner previous game with a 37 point triple-double.

[TwoStep2888]

fearin' those deer

[Lee3691]

Originally Posted by iMAC386

If Russ breaks Oscar's record of 41 triple doubles (He's 3 away from a tie with 8 games left) and averages a triple-double for the season, would you people still vote Harden? Just curious.

I don't see how you give it to Harden over RW with how RW is closing out the season. Last 2 games: 57 point triple-double tonight in an OT win (scored 26 in 4th/OT), hit the game winner previous game with a 37 point triple-double.

Yes
Because Harden is on a contender, and Russ is not.

[Tiduwho]

How in God's name is the MVP not Westbrook?

This is straight up stupid. It shouldn't even be close.

[Lee3691]

Originally Posted by Tiduwho

How in God's name is the MVP not Westbrook?

This is straight up stupid. It shouldn't even be close.

Because he plays for a non contender. Harden and Westbrook stats are very similar except Westbrook averages about 2 more rebounds per game, and Harden is more efficient scorer. The difference is team performance. Personally, I like Westbrook and his game more.

[Rodey]

Let's be honest with ourselves for a moment: Houston is not a contender.

[thebridge15]

there's a universe in which houston wins the west, but there isn't one in which they win the finals

[Lee3691]

Getting to the Finals is a contender. I think they have the 3rd best record in the NBA. Regardless, Houston much better than OKC. Crazy how OKC could have Durant, Westbrook, and Harden on the same team now, and even though Durant is the least impressive statistically, is still probably the best player.