If it's the former, then I'm giving the nod to Dwight. He changes everything about the games Orlando plays. Their whole system is built around him offensively, and defensively he shuts off the paint from anyone on the other team. DBAH0 watches the Magic way more than I do, but every time I see them play, there's no doubt to me that Dwight significantly changes how both teams approach the game.

 

 

Yet they are 6-4 the last 10 games...MVPs should be leading their teams to victories above stats IMO.

Personally, I feel that Rose is my MVP this season because of how much better the Bulls are now compared to where they were last year. I dont know if the Magic are better at this point compared to where they were last year through 70 games or not, but I have watched every Bulls game the past 3 seasons (save maybe 5) and the difference now and then is unreal. Rose put this team on his back, and it all came together. Nobody expected it, very few saw it coming, but all of us are pretty much in agreement that the Bulls are now real title contenders, and I think that is largely because of Rose.

Did anyone catch that unbelievably bush league move by Hilton Armstrong at the end of the game last night? Dude pretended to shake CJ Watson's hand as CJ was dribbling off the last 10 seconds, stole the ball, ran up and hit a 3. I was in shock. The Bulls were in shock. Unreal.

I was wondering what happened there. Who the hell does that? Steals the ball while a player is dribbling out the clock during a blowout, even an honest steal?

I'll take Westbrook as a better defender over Rose.

 

I think the Durant argument is an interesting one also. Now that Jeff Green isn't there, James Harden is really the only other guy who can score on that team, and he's a sixth man. Rose doesn't have the quality of player of Durant on his team, but he has more scoring options alongside him as well.

 

FWIW, here's another article arguing why Rose shouldn't be MVP;

 

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/201...better-choices/

 

Rose's defense has vastly improved this season. He's really thrived in the new system, just like everyone else.

JVG made a real interesting point on the NYK vs ORL broadcast last night.

 

He basically said Orlando would be as bad as what Cleveland would be this season if they didn't have Howard, which considering how badly the rest of the supporting cast has played this season, I would actually agree with.

 

I certainly don't think Rose will be the worst MVP winner of all time, he is deserving, but it shows you how much playing for a big market team and being the jewel in the media's eyes, how important that type of stuff can be I guess.

 

I mean the reason the Bulls have improved so much this season, isn't because of an offensive improvement (they've only improved from 18th to 12th IIRC). It's because of defense, and that takes the whole team to buy into the system and become so good at it.

 

I really doubt that...

 

I'd think Orlando would be at least fighting for the 8 spot without Howard. That's like homer Bulls fans saying the Bulls would have 15 wins without Derrick Rose. Crazy talk...

Edited March 25, 201114 yr by chw42

Wake up Bulls!

Howard definitely deserves to be in the discussion as MVP. I mean a real case can be made. I'm saying that he's still the runner-up to Rose, and the Magic have taken a step back even while Howard's taken a step forward, but still, Howard is a juggernaut. That said, people who use comparisons of stats to random players are kind of missing the point of what the MVP is for.

Wake up Bulls!

 

They sort of heard you.

 

Rose looks like he's bound to have a bad shooting night.

Kevin Love might be done for the year w/groin injury: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Arsa...mberwolves-love

Felix, what did you do to Kevin?

I really doubt that...

 

I'd think Orlando would be at least fighting for the 8 spot without Howard. That's like homer Bulls fans saying the Bulls would have 15 wins without Derrick Rose. Crazy talk...

That's what people thought Cleveland would be doing without Lebron this season as well.

 

To me, they'd be a 30 win team at best.

That's what people thought Cleveland would be doing without Lebron this season as well.

 

To me, they'd be a 30 win team at best.

 

Except Jameer Nelson, Gilbert Arenas, Jrich, Hedo, and Redick would probably be all the best players on Cleveland

Except Jameer Nelson, Gilbert Arenas, Jrich, Hedo, and Redick would probably be all the best players on Cleveland

Arenas is awful (1 for 11 tonight as we speak with Nelson out with a sprained knee).

 

The other 4 I'll accept. You have to remember that team is without Jamison and Davis ATM, and been pretty banged up all season long.

 

That and Byron Scott isn't a very good "players" coach also IMO.

Rose the Chucker tonight, like 4/20 with a few TO as well

Rose the Chucker tonight, like 4/20 with a few TO as well

Joakim Noah must have great position down low tonight

Rose the Chucker tonight, like 4/20 with a few TO as well

 

Still getting his assists though. Rose is the new Kobe. Inefficient, but gets his numbers.

That's what people thought Cleveland would be doing without Lebron this season as well.

 

To me, they'd be a 30 win team at best.

30 wins qualifies for fighting for the 8th seed.

Still getting his assists though. Rose is the new Kobe. Inefficient, but gets his numbers.

4/20 isn't inefficient, it's terrible lol

4/20 isn't inefficient, it's terrible lol

 

He's 4 of 17, which is slightly better. Inefficient = terrible. Same difference.

This Grizzlies team is very grindy and annoying. Still staying around. This will be an interesting finish.

Still getting his assists though. Rose is the new Kobe. Inefficient, but gets his numbers.

Isn't Rose one of the more efficient players in the NBA?

Isn't Rose one of the more efficient players in the NBA?

Uh, what?

 

He takes 20 shots a game and gets 25 points, that's not efficient.

Boston's losing to Charlotte by 1 with 33 seconds remaining. This sure came out of nowhere.

Isn't Rose one of the more efficient players in the NBA?

 

No. If you mean efficient as in PER, then yes, he's one of the top 15 in PER I believe. But Rose is actually very inefficient. His TS% is very average (not for a PG though) and he takes around 21 shots a game to get 25 points.

Edited March 26, 201114 yr by chw42

Boston loses again. That team is in disarray right now.