I basically agree with most people's picks here but Stephen Jackson is the Hawks new MVP and not Jason Terry. Just wanted to clear that up.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Henacy:</div><div class="quote_post">I didnt mean that Grizzlies wanted the ball in the hands of Gasol for a game winning shot. I mean during the course of a game every team goes thru a stretch where they cant seem to produce a basket. And during those times Hubie is more like to draw up a play to get Gasol the ball over anyone else. </div> Because the plays are designed for him occassionally it means that he's the MVP? He can't even do much but hook it or flop. I don't care if a guy gets me forty points per game; if he doesn't play defense, he doesn't get my respect.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Purple N Gold:</div><div class="quote_post">Finally, someone besides myself has put Dampier as the Warriors MVP. He's been their most consistent player without a doubt, he'll give you 15-20 points, 12-15 rebounds every other night. He's been a monster on the glass as well as giving some scoring production. At times, he has even put the Warriors on his back. Sure, J-Rich has been the man scoring for Golden State, but I'd possibly even say Cliff because of his clutch shooting down the stretch. Brian Cardinal and Speedy are some other good names as well.</div>Dampier is not the MVP IMO. Sure he is having his best season of his career but J-Rich is the man for the Warriors. If Damp is the MVP, why doens't he play in the fourth quarter of games? He doesn't run the floor and he picks up stupid fouls and is a horrible free throw shooter. J-Rich is the man the Warriors look to for a lift at the end of ball games. The ball is in his hands when it counts. That is an MVP quality.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rudeezy:</div><div class="quote_post">Dampier is not the MVP IMO. Sure he is having his best season of his career but J-Rich is the man for the Warriors. If Damp is the MVP, why doens't he play in the fourth quarter of games? He doesn't run the floor and he picks up stupid fouls and is a horrible free throw shooter. J-Rich is the man the Warriors look to for a lift at the end of ball games. The ball is in his hands when it counts. That is an MVP quality.</div> True, you can go either way. I'm not gonna argue with ya. The point I was trying to make was Dampier is the man throughout the game that keeps the Warriors in it. He's constantly on the offensive boards giving the Warriors 2nd oppourtunities, which he is #1 in the league in, and also averaging 12 rebounds a game overall. He is also the Warriors inside presence putting in the easy buckets. I'm going to say it right now, Damp is definetley not the guy to have in the 4th quarter. Myself I'd rather go with a smaller lineup that hustles more which is what they do. I like J-Rich, but not for their overall MVP over the season so far. He's done a lot for them scoring wise, and being a good rebounder for a guard, but his defense is a question and IMO just doesn't bring the MVP quality that Damp brings.
I guess this can go either way. Dampier has carried this team at times especially with all of the injuries. I'm going to start a similar thread in the Warriors forum. Check it out.
Eastern Conference New Jersey: Jason Kidd New York: Stephon Marbury Boston: Paul Pierce Miami: Dwanye wade Philadelphia: Allen Iverson Washington: Gilbert Arenas Orlando: Tracy McGrady Indiana: Jermaine O'Neal Detroit: Ben Wallace Milwaukee: Michael Redd New Orleans: Baron Davis Toronto: Vince Carter Cleveland: Lebron James Atlanta: Jason Terry Chicago: Kirk Hinrich Western Conference Minnesota: Kevin Garnett Dallas: Steve Nash San Antonio: Tim Duncan Memphis: Jason Williams Houston: Yao Ming Denver: Carmelo Anthony Utah: Andrei Kirilenko Sacramento: Peja Stojakovic L.A. Lakers: Shaquille O'Neal Portland: Zach Randolph Seattle: Ray Allen L.A. Clippers: Elton Brand Golden State: Jason Richardson Phoenix: Shawn Marion
Eastern Conference New Jersey: Jason Kidd New York: Stephon Marbury Boston: Paul Pierce Miami: Dwayne Wade Philadelphia: Allen Iverson Washington: Gilbert Arenas Orlando: Tracy Mcgrady Indiana: Ron Artest Detroit: Ben Wallace Milwaukee: Michael Redd New Orleans: Baron Davis Toronto: Vince Carter Cleveland: Carlos Boozer Atlanta: Jason Terry Chicago: Kirk Hinrich Western Conference Minnesota: Kevin Garnett Dallas: Michael Finley San Antonio: Tony Parker Memphis: James Posey Houston: Yao Ming Denver: Carmelo Anthony Utah: Andrei Kireninko (spelling) Sacramento: Peja Stojackvic (spelling) L.A. Lakers: Gary Payton Portland: Zach Randolph Seattle: Ray Allen L.A. Clippers: Quienton Richardson Golden State: Jason Richardson Phoenix: Amare Stoudamire
Eastern Conference New Jersey: Jason Kidd New York: Stephon Marbury Boston: Paul Pierce Miami: Dwayne Wade (could be Odom but hes probably going to get injured sometime this year) Philadelphia: Allen Iverson Washington: Gilbert Arenas (hard to pick one for them since everyone on their team seems to have been injured at least once throughout the season) Orlando: Tracy McGrady Indiana: Jermaine O'Neal Detroit: Ben Wallace Milwaukee: Michael Redd New Orleans: Baron Davis (Mash has been injured to much this year) Toronto: Vince Carter Cleveland: LeBron James Atlanta: Jason Terry Chicago: Kirk Hinrich or Jamal Crawford Western Conference Minnesota: Kevin Garnett Dallas: Dirk Nowitzki San Antonio: Tim Duncan Memphis: Pau Gasol Houston: Yoa Ming Denver: Anthony Carmelo Utah: Andrei Kirilenko Sacramento: Peja Stojakovic L.A. Lakers: Kobe Bryant (Tough call between Shaq and Kobe, but Kobe can just take over a game, but also GP should be mentioned since hes the only one of the "Big 4" to play everygame) Portland: Zach Randolph Seattle: Ray Allen L.A. Clippers: Elton Brand Golden State: Jason Richardson Phoenix: Shawn Marion
The Bulls always allow the other team to score more once Kirk gets benched. They can easily play the game with Jamal out though... so Kirk for MVP.
Eastern Conference New Jersey: JKidd, no JKidd, no NJ nets... New York: Starbury... no ifs ands or buts. Boston: The Truth. Miami: Can I get a D-Waaade. My homie, leads the team. Go-to guy, keeps the team together. Philadelphia: A.i Washington: Arenas Orlando: T-mac Indiana: Oneal then Artest then Harrington Detroit: Wallace (No wallace no pistons) Milwaukee: Redd No question abou tit New Orleans: Davis/Mashburn (tie) Toronto: This is a tough one... gotta say marshall/carter tie (carter injuries) Cleveland: Boozer, without him they lose, without bron they still win. When booze plays bad they lose, when bron plays bad they can still win. Atlanta: Jackson by far Chicago: Hinrich, the next Jason Kidd. Western Conference Minnesota: KG Dallas: I'd have to say Nowitski San Antonio: TD Memphis: H-H-Hubie Brrrown!!!! Turned this franchise arrrround.... Houston: Yao Ming Denver: Melo Utah: jerry sloan. Coaching genius... Sacramento: peja L.A. Lakers: shaq backbone of the foundation Portland: Randolph improved Seattle: Ray Allen (Mr.Smooth) L.A. Clippers:Brand underratted and consistent Golden State: Dampier by farrrr, should've been allstar this year, and is overlooked, hopefully going to new team next year when he's a free agent (please Heat!) Phoenix: Amare/Marion Amare puts up the numbers, marion is the big leader.
Each Teams MVP Atlanta Hawks : Stephen Jackson Boston Celtics : Paul Pierce Charlotte Bobcats Chicago Bulls : Crawford Cleveland Cavaliers :Carlos Boozer Dallas Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki Denver Nuggets : Melo Detroit Pistons : Rip Hamilton Golden State Warriors : J-Rich Houston Rockets : Yao Indiana Pacers : Jermaine O'neal /ron artest Los Angeles Clippers : Elton Brand Los Angeles Lakers : Shaq Memphis Grizzlies : James Posey Miami Heat : Lamar Odom Milwaukee Bucks : Mike Redd Minnesota Timberwolves : Mark Madsen New Jersey Nets : Jason Kidd New Orleans Hornets Jamaal Magloire New York Knicks: Step^hon Marbury Orlando Magic : T-Mac Philadelphia 76ers : Kenny Thomas Phoenix Suns : Amare Stoudamire Portland Trail Blazers : Zachary Randolph Sacramento Kings: Peja Stojakovic San Antonio Spurs : Tim Duncan Seattle SuperSonics: Ray Allen Toronto Raptors: Vince Carter Utah Jazz: Kirilenko Washington Wizards: Arenas
Eastern Conference New Jersey: Jason Kidd New York: Isiah Thomas (Stephon Marbury...) Boston: Paul Pierce Miami: Lamar Odom Philadelphia: Allen Iverson Washington: Gilbert Arenas Orlando: Tracy McGrady Indiana: Ron Artest / Jermaine O'Neal Detroit: Ben Wallace Milwaukee: Michael Redd New Orleans: Baron Davis Toronto: Vince Carter Cleveland: LeBron James Atlanta: Stephen Jackson Chicago: Kirk Hinrich / Jamal Crawford Western Conference Minnesota: Kevin Garnett (Sam Cassell...) Dallas: San Antonio: Tim Duncan Memphis: Hubie Brown (Pau Gasol...) Houston: Yao Ming Denver: Carmelo Anthony Utah: Andrei Kirilenko / Carlos Arroyo Sacramento: Peja Stojakovic L.A. Lakers: Kobe Bryant / Gary Payton Portland: Zach Randolph Seattle: Ray Allen L.A. Clippers: Elton Brand Golden State: Erick Dampier (Jason Richardson) Phoenix: Amare Stoudemire
Eastern Conference New Jersey: J-Kidd New York: Starbury Boston: Pierce Miami: Wade Philadelphia: AI Washington: Larry Hughes Orlando: T-Mac Indiana: J-Oneal Detroit: Big Ben Milwaukee: Redd New Orleans: B-Diddy Toronto: VC Cleveland: LeBron Atlanta: Jason Terry, but i'd say abdur-rahim if he were there all season Chicago: JCrawford Western Conference Minnesota: KG Dallas: Dirk San Antonio: Tim Duncan Memphis: Pau Gasol Houston: Yao Denver: Carmelo Utah: AK47 Sacramento: Peja L.A. Lakers: Shaq-Daddy Portland: Zack Randolph Seattle: Allen L.A. Clippers: Quenton Richardson Golden State: Dampier Phoenix: Marion
Eastern Conference New Jersey: J-Kidd New York: Starbury Boston: Pierce Miami: Wade Philadelphia: AI Washington: Larry Hughes Orlando: T-Mac Indiana: J-Oneal Detroit: Big Ben Milwaukee: Redd New Orleans: B-Diddy Toronto: VC Cleveland: LeBron Atlanta: Jackson, but i'd say abdur-rahim if he were there all season Chicago: JCrawford Western Conference Minnesota: KG Dallas: Dirk San Antonio: Tim Duncan Memphis: Pau Gasol Houston: Yao Denver: Carmelo Utah: AK47 Sacramento: Peja L.A. Lakers: Shaq-Daddy Portland: Zack Randolph Seattle: Ray Allen (*Flip if he played) L.A. Clippers: Quenton Richardson Golden State: Dampier Phoenix: Marion
