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You may not agree, but I kind of like the point I put across (dont hate me, Laker fans):<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I didnt think they were going to win 70. But yeah, those are the primary choices for MVP. Personally, I think its just between LeBron and Nash. Kobe has been great, the 81, the 62, the consecutive streak of 45+ pt games and all the carrying he had to do with the Lakers. But, keep in mind, that Lakers are only 4 games above .500, while LeBron's team is 15 games over .500, and Nash's team is 24 games above .500. You could obviously make a case and say:"Well, Kobe's team is much more different than Nash's or Lebron's team, in terms of talent. Kobe has much more less talent on his roster."But if you really think about it, LeBron's team has been up and down this year with streaks. Injuries have also killed them (Hughes). Hughes was signed mainly for the Cavs to give LeBron some rest, and not have him take up all of the scoring load. It hasn't happened. Hughes has been out for 45 games this year, and other aquisitions Marshall and Jones are having career-worst years in terms of 3pt shooting that the Cavs struggle in. Thing is, LeBron had to carry his franchise just as much as Kobe has to carry the Lakers. Nash has good teamates. But the only reason they're playing well is because Nash has made them play better. He's a pass-first point guard. He simply just makes his teamates play better than they ever have. Who the hell knew about Eddie House, Boris Diaw, James Jones, Leandro Barbosa, and Raja Bell? Mostly all of them are having their best years. Shawn Marion is also an MVP candidate. Why? Because of Nash. You also have to throw in the fact that Nash has only played with Amare Stoudemire for 3 games. While Amare is trying to get back in uniform for next season, Nash is performing all this wizardry out on the court. Also, Quentin Richardson who played with PHX last year, averaged 15 PPG. Now, he's wishing he never got traded to the Knicks. One of his worst career years, 8.2 ppg. The MVP award is about how your presence changes your team in a positive way, and its not about self-performance. That's why I think Kobe isnt going to be MVP.</div>