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The case for Kobe Bryant to have more than 1 MVP (Thread)
Why?:
Kobe Bryant is one of the Greatest players in NBA History, but people who look at his accolades will see that he only won 1, media voted, Regular Season MVP, which is relatively low. However, there is a case to be made that Kobe was deserving of more MVPs than he got.
Kobe Bryant is one of the Greatest players in NBA History, but people who look at his accolades will see that he only won 1, media voted, Regular Season MVP, which is relatively low. However, there is a case to be made that Kobe was deserving of more MVPs than he got.
Years Being Examined:
2003
2006
2007
2010
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03 Season (Stats):
Tim Duncan (Winner):
23.3 PPG - 12.9 RPG - 3.9 APG - 0.7 SPG - 2.9 BPG - 51.3 FG% - 27.3 3P% - 71.0 FT% - 56.4 TS%
Record: 60-22
Kobe Bryant:
30.0 PPG - 6.9 RPG - 5.9 APG - 2.2 SPG - 0.8 BPG - 45.1 FG% - 38.3 3P% - 84.9 FT% - 55.0 TS%
Record: 50-32
Tim Duncan (Winner):
23.3 PPG - 12.9 RPG - 3.9 APG - 0.7 SPG - 2.9 BPG - 51.3 FG% - 27.3 3P% - 71.0 FT% - 56.4 TS%
Record: 60-22
Kobe Bryant:
30.0 PPG - 6.9 RPG - 5.9 APG - 2.2 SPG - 0.8 BPG - 45.1 FG% - 38.3 3P% - 84.9 FT% - 55.0 TS%
Record: 50-32
Kobe’s Case for 03:
Kobe Bryant in the 03 Season had elite Scoring, great Rebounding, and solid Playmaking, while making the All Defensive First Team. The Spurs had the Wins advantage on the Lakers, but Shaq missed 15 Games, and Kobe still led the Lakers to 50 Wins in the West.
Kobe Bryant in the 03 Season had elite Scoring, great Rebounding, and solid Playmaking, while making the All Defensive First Team. The Spurs had the Wins advantage on the Lakers, but Shaq missed 15 Games, and Kobe still led the Lakers to 50 Wins in the West.
Kobe’s Case for 03 (Cont.):
Kobe’s historic Scoring Streak of 9 straight 40+ Point games must also be noted, a feat only ever accomplished by Wilt and MJ. Kobe also had the 7th season in NBA History with a player recording 30/5/5 while making the All Defensive First Team.
Kobe’s historic Scoring Streak of 9 straight 40+ Point games must also be noted, a feat only ever accomplished by Wilt and MJ. Kobe also had the 7th season in NBA History with a player recording 30/5/5 while making the All Defensive First Team.
Kobe’s Case for 03 (Summary):
50 Wins w/ Shaq out 15 Games
Historic 40 Point Game Streak
30/5/5 & All-Defensive 1st Team
50 Wins w/ Shaq out 15 GamesHistoric 40 Point Game Streak30/5/5 & All-Defensive 1st Team
06 Season:
Steve Nash (Winner):
18.8 PPG - 4.2 RPG - 10.5 APG - 0.8 SPG - 0.2 BPG - 51.2 FG% - 43.9 3P% - 92.1 FT% - 63.2 TS%
Record: 54-28
Kobe Bryant:
35.4 PPG - 5.3 RPG - 4.5 APG - 1.8 SPG - 0.4 BPG - 45.0 FG% - 34.7 3P% - 85.0 FT% - 55.9 TS%
Record: 45-37
Steve Nash (Winner):
18.8 PPG - 4.2 RPG - 10.5 APG - 0.8 SPG - 0.2 BPG - 51.2 FG% - 43.9 3P% - 92.1 FT% - 63.2 TS%
Record: 54-28
Kobe Bryant:
35.4 PPG - 5.3 RPG - 4.5 APG - 1.8 SPG - 0.4 BPG - 45.0 FG% - 34.7 3P% - 85.0 FT% - 55.9 TS%
Record: 45-37
Kobe’s Case for 06:
Kobe Bryant in the 06 Season absolutely willed a horrendous supporting cast to the Playoffs, while putting up a historic output. Kobe Bryant this season became 1 of 2 players in NBA History to average 35 PPG and also make the All Defensive First Team. https://twitter.com/kbsgoat/status/1317193617119862789
Kobe Bryant in the 06 Season absolutely willed a horrendous supporting cast to the Playoffs, while putting up a historic output. Kobe Bryant this season became 1 of 2 players in NBA History to average 35 PPG and also make the All Defensive First Team. https://twitter.com/kbsgoat/status/1317193617119862789
Kobe’s Case for 06 (Cont.):
In historic circumstances, players like Jordan (88), Westbrook (17), and Kareem (76) won MVPs, without being on Top seeded teams. Kobe also led the Lakers to win 19 of their 30 games post-All Star Break, while averaging 36/5/5 on 46/36/87 splits.
In historic circumstances, players like Jordan (88), Westbrook (17), and Kareem (76) won MVPs, without being on Top seeded teams. Kobe also led the Lakers to win 19 of their 30 games post-All Star Break, while averaging 36/5/5 on 46/36/87 splits.
Kobe’s Case for 06 (Summary):
45 Wins w/ bad supporting cast
Historic games (62 and 81)
Post-All Star Break dominance
19 Wins in last 30 Games
35 PPG & All-Defensive 1st Team
45 Wins w/ bad supporting castHistoric games (62 and 81)Post-All Star Break dominance19 Wins in last 30 Games35 PPG & All-Defensive 1st Team
07 Season:
Dirk Nowitzki (Winner):
24.6 PPG - 8.9 RPG - 3.4 APG - 0.7 SPG - 0.8 BPG - 50.2 FG% - 41.6 3P% - 90.4 FT% - 60.5 TS%
Record: 67-15
Kobe Bryant:
31.6 PPG - 5.7 RPG - 5.4 APG - 1.4 SPG - 0.5 BPG - 46.3 FG% - 34.4 3P% - 86.8 FT% - 58.0 TS%
Record: 42-40
Dirk Nowitzki (Winner):
24.6 PPG - 8.9 RPG - 3.4 APG - 0.7 SPG - 0.8 BPG - 50.2 FG% - 41.6 3P% - 90.4 FT% - 60.5 TS%
Record: 67-15
Kobe Bryant:
31.6 PPG - 5.7 RPG - 5.4 APG - 1.4 SPG - 0.5 BPG - 46.3 FG% - 34.4 3P% - 86.8 FT% - 58.0 TS%
Record: 42-40
Kobe’s Case for 07:
Kobe Bryant in 07 had another historic year, having the 8th season in NBA History with a player recording 30/5/5 while making the All Defensive First Team. Kobe also had one of his most efficient Seasons (His TS% was 2.5% less than Dirk’s, who shot 50/40/90).
Kobe Bryant in 07 had another historic year, having the 8th season in NBA History with a player recording 30/5/5 while making the All Defensive First Team. Kobe also had one of his most efficient Seasons (His TS% was 2.5% less than Dirk’s, who shot 50/40/90).
Kobe’s Case for 07 (Cont.):
Kobe had many historic feats during this Season, like his streak of 4 50+ Point Games, as well as his 10 total 50+ Point Games. Additionally, Kobe averaged 37/6/5 post-All Star Break to make sure the Lakers didn’t fall out of the Playoff picture.
Kobe had many historic feats during this Season, like his streak of 4 50+ Point Games, as well as his 10 total 50+ Point Games. Additionally, Kobe averaged 37/6/5 post-All Star Break to make sure the Lakers didn’t fall out of the Playoff picture.
Kobe’s Case for 07 (Summary):
Great efficiency by his standards
Historic 50 Point Game Streak
Post-All Star Break dominance
30/5/5 & All-Defensive 1st Team
Great efficiency by his standardsHistoric 50 Point Game StreakPost-All Star Break dominance30/5/5 & All-Defensive 1st Team
10 Season:
LeBron James (Winner):
29.7 PPG - 7.3 RPG - 8.6 APG - 1.6 SPG - 1.0 BPG - 50.3 FG% - 33.3 3P% - 76.7 FT% - 60.4 TS%
Record: 61-21
Kobe Bryant:
27.0 PPG - 5.4 RPG - 5.0 APG - 1.5 SPG - 0.3 BPG - 45.6 FG% - 32.9 3P% - 81.1 FT% - 54.5 TS%
Record: 57-25
LeBron James (Winner):
29.7 PPG - 7.3 RPG - 8.6 APG - 1.6 SPG - 1.0 BPG - 50.3 FG% - 33.3 3P% - 76.7 FT% - 60.4 TS%
Record: 61-21
Kobe Bryant:
27.0 PPG - 5.4 RPG - 5.0 APG - 1.5 SPG - 0.3 BPG - 45.6 FG% - 32.9 3P% - 81.1 FT% - 54.5 TS%
Record: 57-25
Kobe’s Case for 10:
Though this may not have been one of Kobe’s most statistically dominant years, his value to the Lakers was incredible. Kobe‘s Lakers, even with him facing injuries, were able to secure the First Seed in the loaded West, which had a ridiculous 8 50+ Win Teams.
Though this may not have been one of Kobe’s most statistically dominant years, his value to the Lakers was incredible. Kobe‘s Lakers, even with him facing injuries, were able to secure the First Seed in the loaded West, which had a ridiculous 8 50+ Win Teams.
Kobe’s Case for 10 (Cont.):
Also, Kobe’s Clutchness this season was remarkable, as he hit a total of 6 Game Winners. Had the Lakers lost those 6 Games, they’d have only 51 wins. Kobe’s stats pre-injuries were also great. He averaged 30/6/5 on 48/32/84 splits, through 35 Games. https://twitter.com/kbsgoat/status/1338227437407252484
Also, Kobe’s Clutchness this season was remarkable, as he hit a total of 6 Game Winners. Had the Lakers lost those 6 Games, they’d have only 51 wins. Kobe’s stats pre-injuries were also great. He averaged 30/6/5 on 48/32/84 splits, through 35 Games. https://twitter.com/kbsgoat/status/1338227437407252484
Kobe’s Case for 10 (Summary):
57 Wins in loaded West
6 Game Winners (Technically 7)
Dominance pre-injuries
All NBA & All Defensive 1st Team
57 Wins in loaded West6 Game Winners (Technically 7)Dominance pre-injuriesAll NBA & All Defensive 1st Team
Breakdown:
Kobe Bryant has had many Seasons where he could’ve won MVP, but if I had to arrange the 4 Seasons in terms of the strength of his case for MVP, I would have it as:
2006
2003
2010
2007
Kobe Bryant has had many Seasons where he could’ve won MVP, but if I had to arrange the 4 Seasons in terms of the strength of his case for MVP, I would have it as:
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Overall:
Kobe Bryant has had multiple great Seasons which could most definitely be considered MVP level, as they were usually quite historic. Even in the Seasons where his Stats didn’t make your jaw drop, Kobe was still doing amazing things that helped the Lakers win.
Kobe Bryant has had multiple great Seasons which could most definitely be considered MVP level, as they were usually quite historic. Even in the Seasons where his Stats didn’t make your jaw drop, Kobe was still doing amazing things that helped the Lakers win.
