How can anyone argue garnett being the MVP?
He only led his team to the #1 seed in the Western Conference, in which they had to play Shaq's Lakers, Duncans Spurs, Bibbys Kings, Yaos Rockets, Melos Nuggets...and you question whether he is the MVP?
You dont win championships without team efforts...The Spurs and Lakers have proved that the last 5 years. Garnett has rallied his TEAM...to become the best in the West. He has dominated the leagues best big men in both statistics, and more importantly, wins.
Garnett, Sprewell, and Cassell have combined for over 65 points per game so far in the playoffs, and alot of credit must be given to Sprewell and cassell for this years success. But without Kevin Garnett, that team would not be nearly as productive as they are...he has pushed them over the top this season.
Some of you think the MVP should go to a guy who is needed for a team in order to have any chance of winning. I think there are situations when it should be in the hands of the guy who finally pushes his team over the top. Just because a team would probably not make the playoffs if one key player wasnt there, doesnt mean he should get the honors. Or else Paul Pierce, who i think is the most overrated player in the league, would technically qualify for the MVP.
With all due respect to Duncan, Shaq, Kobe and everyone who stars in the NBA, the last 82+ games have been dominated by KG...and one 16 point performance against 87 year old Karl Malone after a draining game 7 less than 48 hours before is no reason to put down a guy who just put up 30 and 20 in a game 7. Tonight proved that, and if anyone can go to LA and split to regain home court, its GARNETTS T-WOLVES.
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Erik Olsen - e13ez85@hotmail.com
