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It’s not the MVP (yet), but I’m guessing Kevin Garnett might be equally as proud of his Defensive Player of the Year Award as he would be of the Most Valuable honor.
Personally, I think KG deserves the big honor as well, and this here award shows why. Garnett came to a team with no concept of defense, and through the sheer force of his talent and will, molded them into the best defensive unit in the NBA. The stats tell the story: first in field goal percentage allowed, 3-point field goal percentage and scoring differential, while ranking second in points allowed. None of those are possible (in fact, they aren't even a pipe dream) without KG in Celtic Green) The Big Ticket also becomes the first member of the C's selected for the award, handed out annually since 1983.
So what do you think gang? Will Garnett bring home the MVP trophy, too? Does he deserve to, over Kobe, LeBron and Chris Paul? How about the other honors? Doc for Coach of the Year? Rondo for Most Improved Player? Ainge for Executive of the Year?
Comments (2)
You know- I think Garnett does deserve the MVP because, without him, the Celts possibly miss the playoffs - if they had teamed Ray Allen up with Al Jefferson et al.
But- the voters will never go for it because he doesn't score 50 a game or make highlight reels with offensive plays. That's why the 3 you mention will probably finish 1-2-3 and Garnett will probably be 4th or 5th.
I'll bet Rondo gets some consideration for most improved and Ainge for Exec of the Year. Not sure if Doc will get Coach of the Year because I think people will look at the awful teams he's had and see that they got better this year because of the additions - not because Doc did a much better job coaching them. Fairly or not I think that's what happens with these popularity contests disguised as awards- probably someone like Maurice Cheeks will get it...
Posted by dboisver | April 22, 2008 4:34 PM
Posted on April 22, 2008 16:34
I think hee deserves mvp but will come up short to kobe and chris paul. I think he will get 3rd over lebreezy.
Rondo is a good candidate for most improved and I think he will win that.
I believe Byron Scott will get Coach of the year.
ME OUT!
Posted by Heisdaman | May 6, 2008 5:06 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 17:06