http://www.opposingviews.com/i/bulls-derrick-rose-wins-nba-mvp-complete-voting-results Bulls Derrick Rose Wins NBA MVP; Complete Voting Results History was made today when the league announced Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy and the 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player. At 22 years old, Rose becomes the youngest player in the history of the league to earn this honor. When it was all said and done, Rose racked up 1,182 points from a panel 120 voting sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as a fan vote. Players were awarded 10 points for every first-place vote, seven for every second-place vote, five for every third-place vote, three for fourth and one for fifth. With 113 first-place votes, Rose was the runaway winner this year. Behind him in the top five were Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant.
Easy on my eyes to read that. Youngest player in history to win it. He deserves it. A proud day for Derrick and Chicago Sports in general.
That's the next step. And it's not a small one. It's one that LeBron hasn't figured out so far. I'm excited to see the outcome of this time around. I have hope, of course, because he's progressed so quickly, but it really is on him to take the next step and lead the team in the way it needs to be run offensively and defensively to win this thing. It's unbelievable to ask so much from such a young kid, but "a little child shall lead them".
