23 or 24 ?
In my inaugural post in my basketball blog, I will analyze and predict who will be the NBA 2008-2009 Most Valuable Player. Will it be the reigning MVP, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant, or it will appointing of the new King in the hardcourt, LeBron James?
The MVP race for this season is very tight. James' Cavs (66-16) finished the regular season only ahead half game compare to Bryant's Lakers (65-17). For that Cleveland stole the overall home court advantage throughout the play-offs. Lebron James was slightly ahead statistically (28-8-7) to Bryant(27-5-6), but it isn't not always by the numbers itself.
Cleveland is now the team to beat in the postseason in the NBA. They swept the Pistons in the first round with the help of King James 32 points average per game. Cavs are superb on defense and offense even showing that they owned the Piston's Palace. Dominating the series was the most apparent proof how will the Cavs finished their start of dynasty -so called season. The series itself reflects two things what Cavs have been doing do their 82 game season. They are tough especially at home and When Cavs get going by the will of LeBron James, it isn't just about all by himself, he can make his teammates better especially the little guys and their wingmens.
How about Kobe's Lakers? The Lakers are still eager to comeback to NBA Finals this year after their walloping defeat to their all-time rival the Boston Celtics. They want to face whatever team it is, and claim the title that must be won by them a year ago. Now that their line-up is quite complete, Kobe Bryant and Co. can turn around their fortunes and so claim the golden bag for the reigning MVP, Mr. Black Mamba.
LeBron's athleticism can do all the things around the basketball world right now. He is heavily favored to take home the MVP Trophy. He is my next Michael Jordan in terms of the package,in his own generation, except for just one thing. A NBA Title. Kobe have three title rings in his closet, but none of them came after the Shaquille Oneal Era. Yes he is the reigning MVP and played their best basketball consistently in two years by now, but it doesn't paid by the right amount of dividends so far.
Athleticism wise, it will go for LeBron. Talent including the Package and Experience will be for Bryant. The only thing left is Performance. Currently James' Performance is way above than to Kobe. I am a self-confessed Kobe Bryant Fan. He is my next clutch shooter next to His Airness, Michael Jordan. Contrasting the past events, only including this seasons stats and occurrences, my MVP is LeBron James. He is the right choice because on what he brought to this team especially his teammates. Six years ago, I never heard a thing about Cavaliers, even don't know that they're existing. Right now, they are the toughest and notably favored to win the NBA Title. They have the guts, the power and the will to win it. So far I can only predict and hypothetically guess, Lebron James will win his first MVP on his young career in the next coming days. As I expect for the battle of # 23 against # 24 in the NBA Finals in the 4th day of June.
The MVP race for this season is very tight. James' Cavs (66-16) finished the regular season only ahead half game compare to Bryant's Lakers (65-17). For that Cleveland stole the overall home court advantage throughout the play-offs. Lebron James was slightly ahead statistically (28-8-7) to Bryant(27-5-6), but it isn't not always by the numbers itself.
Cleveland is now the team to beat in the postseason in the NBA. They swept the Pistons in the first round with the help of King James 32 points average per game. Cavs are superb on defense and offense even showing that they owned the Piston's Palace. Dominating the series was the most apparent proof how will the Cavs finished their start of dynasty -so called season. The series itself reflects two things what Cavs have been doing do their 82 game season. They are tough especially at home and When Cavs get going by the will of LeBron James, it isn't just about all by himself, he can make his teammates better especially the little guys and their wingmens.
How about Kobe's Lakers? The Lakers are still eager to comeback to NBA Finals this year after their walloping defeat to their all-time rival the Boston Celtics. They want to face whatever team it is, and claim the title that must be won by them a year ago. Now that their line-up is quite complete, Kobe Bryant and Co. can turn around their fortunes and so claim the golden bag for the reigning MVP, Mr. Black Mamba.
LeBron's athleticism can do all the things around the basketball world right now. He is heavily favored to take home the MVP Trophy. He is my next Michael Jordan in terms of the package,in his own generation, except for just one thing. A NBA Title. Kobe have three title rings in his closet, but none of them came after the Shaquille Oneal Era. Yes he is the reigning MVP and played their best basketball consistently in two years by now, but it doesn't paid by the right amount of dividends so far.
Athleticism wise, it will go for LeBron. Talent including the Package and Experience will be for Bryant. The only thing left is Performance. Currently James' Performance is way above than to Kobe. I am a self-confessed Kobe Bryant Fan. He is my next clutch shooter next to His Airness, Michael Jordan. Contrasting the past events, only including this seasons stats and occurrences, my MVP is LeBron James. He is the right choice because on what he brought to this team especially his teammates. Six years ago, I never heard a thing about Cavaliers, even don't know that they're existing. Right now, they are the toughest and notably favored to win the NBA Title. They have the guts, the power and the will to win it. So far I can only predict and hypothetically guess, Lebron James will win his first MVP on his young career in the next coming days. As I expect for the battle of # 23 against # 24 in the NBA Finals in the 4th day of June.
-jre
