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.
5. Damian Lillard
Dame deserved to be an all-star last year more than 90% of the eventual All-Star participants. Regardless of whether the snub affected him or not, Lillard put up incredible numbers last season. Right now, Damian Lillard is the Portland Trail Blazers. Putting up an impressive fight against an all-star studded team in the second round of the playoffs shows that the Blazers are a capable team, but a fearless and constantly improving Damian Lillard will find himself near the top of the MVP ballots this year. |
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