Top 5 Preseason Picks for NBA Most Valuable Player
September 24th, 2016
By Eli Solidum
The term "Most Valuable" is highly subjective, and yes, stats are glamorous and all but when you get down to the nitty-gritty definition of it, there is a lot more to MVP than just draining buckets. Last year, Steph's ridiculous improvement over an already ridiculous improvement helped lead the Warriors to a historic NBA season. It was an easily justifiable (and correct) pick for MVP, but this year, expect absolute chaos. One thing's for sure, though. A certain "Kevin Durant" won't be anywhere near this list.
By Eli Solidum
The term "Most Valuable" is highly subjective, and yes, stats are glamorous and all but when you get down to the nitty-gritty definition of it, there is a lot more to MVP than just draining buckets. Last year, Steph's ridiculous improvement over an already ridiculous improvement helped lead the Warriors to a historic NBA season. It was an easily justifiable (and correct) pick for MVP, but this year, expect absolute chaos. One thing's for sure, though. A certain "Kevin Durant" won't be anywhere near this list.
3. LeBron James
LeBron no longer has to shoulder as much of the load as he once did, and although he is still arguably the best player in the NBA, he is no longer as valuable to his team as he once was. While he once played as a one-man team single-handedly carrying his team to the Finals multiple times, help from Kyrie, K-Love, and a strong supporting crew means that LeBron can be content with not dropping 30 point triple doubles every other game. Am I saying the Cavs can win the championship without LeBron? Absolutely not, but they sure have a hell of a lot better chance than the Blazers without Dame or the Rockets without Harden. |
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