NBA MVP Race...Down The Stretch They Come
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ESPN's Doris Burke was promoting LeBron's MVP chances last night.
"The Greek Freak" is a virtual cinch but Doris argued LeBron should be given more consideration.
I demoted Burke's power rating a full point.
"The Greek Freak" is a virtual cinch but Doris argued LeBron should be given more consideration.
I demoted Burke's power rating a full point.
And her looks 2 full points. I agree it should be automatic for the Greek Freak barring an injury. But I am hearing support for LeBron as a lifetime achievement award. Kind of like when named Carmelo Anthony player of the week in November for averaging 22-7 for the week. Doncic was averaging a triple double . At least a dozen guys deserved it over Carmelo.
FairWarning
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This has been going on for a long time when It comes to NBA awards.
raycabino
Long Live Wilson!
True basketball minds get it.
kane
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Giannis will win it, but we're at the point where LeBron's greatness is taken for granted, Giannis is the shiny new object, and he's a great player, but realistically LeBron could have 8 or 9 MVP's, it's just that his greatness gets taken for granted, so voters look for whichever other player is also having a great year and that's the guy they'll give the award to, one year it's D Rose, another year it's Harden or Westbrook, whoever is having a great season gets the nod over the steady every season greatness of LeBron
GameBred
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Balderdash.
That is how they are spinning the narrative but I just think if we are taking the literal definition of "MVP," it is LBJ. There is clear room for disagreement and I was on the G-Train for awhile but I have updated info now and thus got off and switched to the L-Train.
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GameBred
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This is coming from a guy, a dead eye, who would rather play w/, "I Can't Believe it's Not Kawhi," over LBJ, which is one of the crazier comments I have heard over the years.
You're a friend JK but have you ever heard the expression, "Only a friend will tell you?". I'm that guy and I'm telling you that for a dead-eye shot to say that is certifiably insane.
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GameBred
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And 2 + 2 = 4.
Doris Burke was promoting LeBron's MVP chances last night because she was in New Orleans covering the Lakers-Pelicans game.
If she were courtside in Milwaukee, she would have been praising "The Greek Freak" talking about Giannis's amazing development and Milwaukee's 52-8 record.
The lowering of Burke's power rating stands.
If she were courtside in Milwaukee, she would have been praising "The Greek Freak" talking about Giannis's amazing development and Milwaukee's 52-8 record.
The lowering of Burke's power rating stands.
Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.9 points (61.3 true shooting percentage), 13.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.1 combined steals and blocks in 30.9 minutes a night for a team on a 71-win pace.
He is logging a 35-16-7 per 36 minutes.
He is logging a 35-16-7 per 36 minutes.
GameBred
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Great points, all. To me, it's not a statisitical achievement award. I honestly believe LBJ is more important to LA than Giannis is to the Bucks.
If and probably when Giannis wins, I'm not going to start a thread encouraging my fellow posters to boycott the NBA in protest. It is what it is, guys like you see the game one way, guys like me, see it an entirely different way. Unfortunately, I think most voters see the game through your eyes.
The +/- stats back up your argument, GameBred.
The Lakers without LeBron on the court this season have struggled.
One plus in Giannis's corner: His treatment regarding the controversial topic of "load management."
Play most every game (54 of 60 this season) but only play through the game's first three quarters.
Rest in the fourth quarter when your team is enjoying a 20-point lead.
That's the proper way to handle "load management."
The Lakers without LeBron on the court this season have struggled.
One plus in Giannis's corner: His treatment regarding the controversial topic of "load management."
Play most every game (54 of 60 this season) but only play through the game's first three quarters.
Rest in the fourth quarter when your team is enjoying a 20-point lead.
That's the proper way to handle "load management."
GameBred
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GameBred
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His game backs up my argument but thank you for the acknoweldgement. I've been watching LA, they fucking fall off a cliff on both sides of the ball when he rests. I'm concerned and I didn't think I would be this nervous this deep into the Season. If Becky and I were pulling the levers, I wouldn't be too worried but Frank is manning the controls and there has been one to many issues for my liking. Don't get me wrong, he is light years ahead of T-Lue but he needs to improve.
kane
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A bit off topic, but don't be surprised to see Giannis in a Heat uniform when he becomes a FA after next season, especially if he doesn't win a title in Milwaukee. Riley has had his eye on him for a few years now and he's the guy Miami will target, they'll have a ton of cap space and Miami is a destination city
GameBred
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If you're telling me that an LBJ-less Lakers are making the playoffs, I'm telling you that you're craazy. The Pels probably won't make it and they are better than an LBJ-less Lakers. Giannis leaves the Bucks, their making the playoffs. I've watched them, their just a solid team that's really, really fucking good when you add one of if not the best player in the game.
GameBred
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Giannis Sweepstakes Coming Soon.
I'll be interested to see if Kevin Durant returns from his injury to challenge Giannis as the NBA's top player in years to come.
I love LeBron, but at age 35, he's forced to rely on grit and experience to compete against the likes of prime players Kawhi Leonard (28) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (25).
I love LeBron, but at age 35, he's forced to rely on grit and experience to compete against the likes of prime players Kawhi Leonard (28) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (25).
kane
EOG master
Okay, now you're just showing off
It's fun once you get the hang of it.
GameBred
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jimmythegreek
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I'll give him two points if he puts his middle name in with it too.
FairWarning
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I hate plus minus as a meaningful stat. You are at the mercy of your teammates.
GameBred
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Let's hope and pray!
common guy
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leftist iltalian asian jew immigrant children soup sharers coughing in their hands while praying for jesus to forgive them will vote for the real mvp kawhi
GameBred
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GameBred
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I have no idea who that is.
jimmythegreek
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I'll give you a hint. His stage name is load em, and not as in Eminem.
Giannis's middle name is Sina.
He was the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Anthony Bennett (UNLV) with the top overall pick.
Whoops!
He was the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Anthony Bennett (UNLV) with the top overall pick.
Whoops!
jimmythegreek
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Sona Ougko, which actually has a nice ring to his last name
How many players on Milw are all stars? Howard comes off the bench and in less than 20 mins/game averages 7.7 rebounds, 7.7 points shooting 73%.
Lakers > Milw minus Brick and Giannis.