Well, Go Ahead and Give Kobe the MVP

Yes. He deserves it just as much as anybody else...

Of course he does.

Yes he does. Kobe has brought more to the game than any other player in his time. Although the NBA has alot of young talent I think that he is deserving of it because it is long overdue.

More to the game? Really? Can you back this claim up?

12 years in the league and still no MVP? Yeah he will never be Mike, but the man deserves it THIS YEAR.

I'm with you....reluctantly admitting that Kobe deserves one. But he should also get the MVB, most valuable baby.

yeah, right, cause everyone called garnett a baby for wanting a trade or kidd or j. o'neal or shawn marion. kobe was robbed of the mvp 2 years ago, but now ppl runnin out of excuses to not give it to him

And I'm not debating the Kobester's on the court credentials....but "brought more to the game than any other player in his time"?

Puuuu-lease

If Gasol would not have arrived on the scene, he wouldn't be in the running this year either. How about Chris Paul?

He has been in the running for awhile. No Gasol or not. Chris Paul can be thrown in for the race too. i feel you on that.

This is funny I'm about to respond to myself. So i get a thumbs down for the comment huh? Let me ask you this Why doesn't Bryant deserve it? Paul will eventually win MVP and so will James.... Not THIS YEAR. I just don't understand why people don't think Bryant is deserving of it this year. It's the MVP of the entire LEAGUE and the impact you have on your team as well. Again Paul, James, and Garnett all are worthy, But i think that at least THIS YEAR, it is Bryant's calling to collect the Hardwood.

Yes. And not that it justifies it, but check out his sick reverse dunk vs. the New Orleans Hornets last night. Booya!

Are you kidding? Kobe is great and having a great year, but the fact that KG joined a disaterous team in Boston and in one year turned them around from a 20 win team to the best team in the NBA (already 63 wins).
Sau all you want about the West being the better conference - the C's have dominated the Western Conference all year. KG deserves the MVP award hands-down.

Good point....the national media has kinda left KG behind in the MVP race.

No they havent, he is third behind Kobe and Chris. Did you all forget he didnt arrive by himself? He brought in an amazing shooter and leader in Ray Allen. Not to mention Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo has stepped up tremendously. Somebody answer me how Kobe has cried this year more than anybody else???

FIVERINGS, I am dissapointed that you think Gasol is the only reason Kobe is up there. Kobe is the best in the league, he has the best overall game. Better than anybody else. His offense is just as good as Lebron's, and his defense is head over heels better than lebrons... I do like Lebron as well but its the truth.

depends on the voters perspective to the core criterea of what a true MVP consists of, is it individual play where you can single-handedly win games, LeBron-like, then MVP should be KB for 08'...on the other spectrum, if voters view an MVP as that dude who is an all-around self-sacrificing to make teammates better, and gives 100% in all facets of game flow dynamics, then KG is that kind of MVP...also, all four or so candidates have qualities just mentioned, but not to degree KG does...I also know that KB will get it and who cares...just would like to see KG win Defensive player of year and I'm good

Paul eventually will win multiple MVPs in his career...big fan of his and he is real young and already this good...and makes his team smooth when I've checked out NO...rare PG...good thread

Unfortunately for Kobe, being shafted in a previous year doesn't count, and since there are at least 2 or 3 people who are way more valuable toe their team on an individual basis than he is to LA this year... it's unlikely.

Of course he deserves it. Is he just more deserving than Chris Paul or Garnett?

who is more valuable to their team than kobe? Lebron is winning by himself but he is winning in the east so to me he is disqualified, KG is on a all-star team. Chris Paul is the only other person who should be considered but kobe locks down the other teams best perimeter player every night, chris paul doesnt. If the lakers didnt have kobe not only would they not be the best team in the best conference but they would fail to even make the playoffs...they would be the grizzlies. Sorry Kobe haters its his award this year.