Playoff MVPs, thus far...

[r15mohd]

Unexpected from both of these players, but well deserved...would definitely love to see both take their teams to the next round :cheers:

East: Teague

West: Aldridge

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Aldridge easily. #2 probably Lebron.

[alenleomessi]

lma, lebron, blake

[Cocaine80s]

Harden

[r15mohd]

Aldridge easily. #2 probably Lebron.


Lebron's been good, but he's dominating the #8 Bobcats, expected of him...Teague is dueling and getting the best of the #1 Pacers. I'd have to give it Teague, personally, Lebron is a very close 3rd tho

[BlazerRed]

Pretty silly thread IMO, 2/3 games in..

LMA doe.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Lebron's been good, but he's dominating the #8 Bobcats, expected of him...Teague is dueling and getting the best of the #1 Pacers. I'd have to give it Teague, personally, Lebron is a very close 3rd tho
You don't get more credit for having lower expectations. Everyone is judged on the same scale. If Lebron were averaging what Teague is averaging vs the Pacers we'd be saying it was an epic choke.

[a1984volvo]

Tony Allen could honestly be put in this conversation.

[r15mohd]

You don't get more credit for having lower expectations. Everyone is judged on the same scale. If Lebron were averaging what Teague is averaging vs the Pacers we'd be saying it was an epic choke.


this is because Lebron is, unfairly, held to a standard no other sports figure has had to endure...and that's mainly because he's shown he's capable of it on a consistent basis before where it's become expectation rather than succeeding expectations.

anyhoo, you still have to look at strength of the opponent between the two...an injured Jefferson on the #8 Bobcats vs a healthy #1 Pacers against a smarter Atlanta team. this isn't the regular season where there's enough sample size, but just a highlight to how well some have shined in the spotlight, again, thus far

Blake is a tie with Lebron for 3rd, now that you think of it...not a bad thought for any of these top 4 players so far, I just personally think for the defeinition of "most valuable player" it is LMA and Teague, respectively

[Crafty]

Teague or LMA

[Marlo_Stanfield]

this is because Lebron is, unfairly, held to a standard no other sports figure has had to endure...and that's mainly because he's shown he's capable of it on a consistent basis before where it's become expectation rather than succeeding expectations.

anyhoo, you still have to look at strength of the opponent between the two...an injured Jefferson on the #8 Bobcats vs a healthy #1 Pacers against a smarter Atlanta team. this isn't the regular season where there's enough sample size, but just a highlight to how well some have shined in the spotlight, again, thus far

Blake is a tie with Lebron for 3rd, now that you think of it...not a bad thought for any of these top 4 players so far, I just personally think for the defeinition of "most valuable player" it is LMA and Teague, respectively
heat are not nr 1 seed and bobcats are not nr 8 tho:roll: :roll:
also:oldlol: @teague being better than bron so far:biggums:

[mr.big35]

allen teague

[Cocaine80s]

Lebron's been good, but he's dominating the #8 Bobcats, expected of him...Teague is dueling and getting the best of the #1 Pacers. I'd have to give it Teague, personally, Lebron is a very close 3rd tho
How is lebron playing against the 8th seed and Teague playing agains the 1st seed:biggums:

[ArbitraryWater]

How is lebron playing against the 8th seed and Teague playing agains the 1st seed:biggums:

http://i.imgur.com/j74SykU.gif

[r15mohd]

my bad...you all know what I mean :hammerhead:


#7 Bobcats***

[Nuff Said]

Lebron is clearly playing better than Teague. The high standards shit is stupid.

[brownmamba00]

Jeff Teague in the East

Alridge in the West

[ArbitraryWater]

Lebron is clearly playing better than Teague. The high standards shit is stupid.

This. I mean goddamn... Imagine LeBron on the Hawks instead of Teague, he could put up Teague's production and people would be DISAPPOINTED.... LeBron has easily been better.

Its:

Aldridge
LeBron
Make your pick... Tony Allen should be up pretty high. Hes been huge

[Akrazotile]

Melo and Kobe are the mvps so far of their conference. By being humungous failures this year they are making the playoffs so much better to watch by virtue of their absence.

[jlip]

There can't be a "thus far" anything when no team has played more than three games.

[tmacattack33]

Teague is playing great for Teague. But he is not playing better than Lebron, who is playing at about normal Lebron level.

1. Aldridge
2. Blake/Lebron

[r15mohd]

There can't be a "thus far" anything when no team has played more than three games.

:biggums:

the phrase indicates a parameter/distance...you could use it after the first 24 seconds of a game to sum up what's taken place, "thus far" :facepalm

[Random_Guy]

Tony Allen could honestly be put in this conversation.
this

[All Net]

Aldridge clearly.

[ABfor3]

Aldridge has shit on every other player so far, he's playing at another level.

[KungFuJoe]

LMA just has the luxury of playing against the Rockets, who don't have a ****ing clue on defense.

It's like he's playing Ms Pac Man on turbo but all the ghosts are still on regular speed.

[Inferno]

LMA is averaging 45/13/2.5blks....no question brah


LMA just has the luxury of playing against the Rockets, who don't have a ****ing clue on defense.

It's like he's playing Ms Pac Man on turbo but all the ghosts are still on regular speed.

Except he's been owning Dwight too. 6/7 guarded by Dwight, and Dwight was 1/5 guarded by LMA in Game 2.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Theres no question who the playoffs MVP is. Its LMA then everyone else

[Real14]

Lamarcus.

[DaSeba5]

West: LMA

East: LeBron

LMA is by far the playoff MVP so far

[Relinquish]

East: Nene

West: LMA or Blake

[BlackVVaves]

East: Nene

West: LMA or Blake

:facepalm

[SamuraiSWISH]

Really, 2 games?

Anyway, obvious choices:

1) LMA
2) LeBron
3) Tony Allen
4) Chris Paul
5) Nene

[BlackVVaves]

Really, 2 games?

Anyway, obvious choices:

1) LMA
2) LeBron
3) Tony Allen
4) Chris Paul
5) Nene

Uhh Blake > 3-5

[SpaceJammeR]

roy hibbert or paul george.

[dubeta]

Honourable mention: Perkins

[MUGEN]

LMA just has the luxury of playing against the Rockets, who don't have a ****ing clue on defense.

It's like he's playing Ms Pac Man on turbo but all the ghosts are still on regular speed.

lol he isn't being guarded by harden ya know? Unless of course you're trying to say Dwight/Asik aren't good defenders :confusedshrug:

[NumberSix]

East: King
West: Aldridge

[sportjames23]

Aldridge and Blake are running about neck and neck.

[Random_Guy]

said it once gonna say it again, Allen needs to get more credit. The Griz are up on the thunder BECAUSE of him. Obviously its the team defence, but Allen's indiviual D on Durant is just incredible.

[yarrak]

Aldridge first, Lebron second.

:lol at Teague being better than LeBron.

[SamuraiSWISH]

Uhh Blake > 3-5
Uhh, Blake over Nene? Cause he still isn't better than CP3. Not higher than Tony Allen either. Who is locking up the MVP, and best scorer in the league right now, while also being some what effective on offense as well.

[LONGTIME]

Uhh, Blake over Nene? Cause he still isn't better than CP3. Not higher than Tony Allen either. Who is locking up the MVP, and best scorer in the league right now, while also being some what effective on offense as well.

:oldlol: He isn't locking up shit. He's making him work for his points when he's on him.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

1. Lamarcus Aldridge
2. LeBron James
3. Blake Griffin

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Joe Johnson has been pretty good as well.

[MMM]

Zebras

[iBandwagon]

Even with an off game, it is still Aldridge.

[davehos]

Offense: LMA

Defense: Tony Allen

[B4llin]

Lebron is clearly playing better than Teague. The high standards shit is stupid.

Lebron is playing against a low standards team though, Teague is playing against the first seed.

The "Its Lebron" standards is stupid

[B4llin]

East: King
West: Aldridge

Because no team in the east would be dominating without Lebron against the Bobcats?

MVP means most valuable player. The 13th seed in the West would be dominating against the Bobcats, so why does the best player from the team dominating against them in the east deserve the MVP?

[Lebron23]

Because no team in the east would be dominating without Lebron against the Bobcats?

MVP means most valuable player. The 13th seed in the West would be dominating against the Bobcats, so why does the best player from the team dominating against them in the east deserve the MVP?


LMAO. The Pacers are just playing terrible basketball. The Bobcats would beat both the Pacers and Hawks in a best of 7 series. Al Jefferson scored 40 points and grabbed 20 rebounds vs. Hibbert and the Pacers a couple of weeks ago.

[ShackEelOKneel]

LMAO. The Pacers are just playing terrible basketball. The Bobcats would beat both the Pacers and Hawks in a best of 7 series. Al Jefferson scored 40 points and grabbed 20 rebounds vs. Hibbert and the Pacers a couple of weeks ago.

Except Jefferson is injured :confusedshrug:

[Trollsmasher]

Except Jefferson is injured :confusedshrug:
He would not have injured himself had he not played the Heat:coleman:

[SamuraiSWISH]

:oldlol: He isn't locking up shit. He's making him work for his points when he's on him.
He's having tremendous success on Durant. KD is padding his volume PPG numbers against other defenders. Look at the numbers strictly when Tony Allen is on him. Shut your dumb, oversensitive ass up. This isn't like KD is missing gimmes he normally makes w/ Allen defending him.

[Cocaine80s]

He's having tremendous success on Durant. KD is padding his volume PPG numbers against other defenders. Look at the numbers strictly when Tony Allen is on him. Shut your dumb, oversensitive ass up. This isn't like KD is missing gimmes he normally makes w/ Allen defending him.

:applause: :applause:

[Real14]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/2010/writers/chris_mannix/06/03/refs/joe-crawford.jpg

[ArbitraryWater]

Can OP update?

LeBron
Aldridge
Griffin
Allen
Gasol
Teague
Johnson
?

[Nuff Said]

Who we got now? I'm a day Lebron number one with LMA close behind and griffin third.

[Relinquish]

Nene for sure. :applause:

[DMAVS41]

Can OP update?

LeBron
Aldridge
Griffin
Allen
Gasol
Teague
Johnson
?

No love for Manu?

Dude has been great...

20/4/4 61% TS

He's the reason the Mavs aren't up 3-2...been a total throw back series for him. Hate it right now, but it's impressive...

[robert_shaww]

Harden

:rolleyes:

[kamil]

LMA, easily. Dude's been on a tear.

[VengefulAngel]

LMA, easily. Dude's been on a tear.

Didn't watch last game did you? :facepalm

[kamil]

Didn't watch last game did you? :facepalm

Are you gonna be one of those guys where a guy is only MVP status based on his last game only?

[Keno]

after last night's performance lebron is clear cut #1.

[thefatmiral]

deandre is getting over looked. busting his ass on both ends, playing great d.

[ArbitraryWater]

Are you gonna be one of those guys where a guy is only MVP status based on his last game only?

I dont think a Playoff MVP can allow himself to have an atrocious game within a 5 game span... I mean, 8 points, really? :lol

LeBron got killed for it. So will LMA

[kamil]

I dont think a Playoff MVP can allow himself to have an atrocious game within a 5 game span... I mean, 8 points, really? :lol

LeBron got killed for it. So will LMA

8 points? The same amount that LeBron* was able to put in game 4 of the NBA finals?

Interesting....

[ArbitraryWater]

8 points? The same amount that LeBron* was able to put in game 4 of the NBA finals?

Interesting....

That's literally what I just said, retard :oldlol:

See, no put your 2-sided bias away and get a good look at reality, LeBron's the MVP.

He scores more than LMA, does it more efficiently, dishes out more assists, and plays better D... on top, he wont get bounced in the 1st round.

[kamil]

That's literally what I just said, retard :oldlol:

See, no put your 2-sided bias away and get a good look at reality, LeBron's the MVP.

He scores more than LMA, does it more efficiently, dishes out more assists, and plays better D... on top, he wont get bounced in the 1st round.

Didn't read the last part in your message, my bad.

[Nuff Said]

:confusedshrug:

[BoutPractice]

It's funny how as the sample size grows the playoff MVPs separating themselves turn out to be... LeBron and KD. What a surprise.

[Nash]

East: Lebron
West: Lebron
MVP: Lebron
Alpha MVP: Lebron
ISH MVP: Lebron
49 point MVP: Lebron

[K Xerxes]

It's funny how as the sample size grows the playoff MVPs separating themselves turn out to be... LeBron and KD. What a surprise.

Westbrook has been just as good as Durant IMO. In fact, he's arguably been the better player, putting up like 27-9-7 on around 55% shooting against Clippers. Bron has clearly been the best player so far, although the competition he's faced has certainly helped.

[BoutPractice]

Won't argue that Westbrook is one of the players who's benefitted the most from these playoffs so far, showing just how dominant he can be all-around. But Durant is still averaging 31, 9 and 4, and has been on a tear since he received the MVP. Ultimately the Thunder win close games when they can get the ball to Durant as opposed to relying on Westbrook creating opportunities for himself. Westbrook gambling for drives and pullups in the clutch is still a big problem for OKC. The adrenaline makes some people too passive, but it makes Westbrook too aggressive, he still has a tendency to rush his decisions.

[Hoopz2332]

1. lebron

2.Wesbrook

3.chris paul

4. durant

[K Xerxes]

Won't argue that Westbrook is one of the players who's benefitted the most from these playoffs so far, showing just how dominant he can be all-around. But Durant is still averaging 31, 9 and 4, and has been on a tear since he received the MVP. Ultimately the Thunder win close games when they can get the ball to Durant as opposed to relying on Westbrook creating opportunities for himself. Westbrook gambling for drives and pullups in the clutch is still a big problem for OKC. The adrenaline makes some people too passive, but it makes Westbrook too aggressive, he still has a tendency to rush his decisions.

Absolutely not saying that Westbrook is as good as Durant or all that close over a big sample size, just that his play so far has been as good as Durant. I think it's fair to say that Durant has slightly underperformed this playoffs (which shows how good he is) and Westbrook, although shooting poorly at times with the usual questionable decision making, has been great all round. As the playoffs progress, I fully expect Durant to separate himself from everyone else apart from Bron, provided they get past Clippers of course.

Durant redeemed himself against Memphis in game 6 and 7 emphatically. He's played well against the Clippers, but getting bothered by Chris Paul should absolutely not happen.

[Hoopz2332]

Win Shares Per 48 Minutes

1. LeBron James-MIA .343
2. Tiago Splitter-SAS .230
3. Paul George-IND .228
4. Taj Gibson-CHI .220
5. Chris Paul-LAC .207
6. Trevor Ariza-WAS .206
7. Tim Duncan-SAS .192
8. Dwight Howard-HOU .185
9. Boris Diaw-SAS .185
10. Serge Ibaka-OKC .181

Player Efficiency Rating


1. LeBron James-MIA 33.4
2. Dwight Howard-HOU 27.2
3. Taj Gibson-CHI 26.4
4. Russell Westbrook-OKC 24.6
5. Chris Paul-LAC 24.2
6. Kevin Durant-OKC 22.9
7. LaMarcus Aldridge-POR 22.3
8. Paul George-IND 22.2
9. Blake Griffin-LAC 21.9
10. Tim Duncan-SAS 20.7



True Shooting Pct


1. Boris Diaw-SAS .684
2. LeBron James-MIA .678
3. Serge Ibaka-OKC .672
4. Amir Johnson-TOR .672
5. Kyle Korver-ATL .659
6. Patrick Patterson-TOR .653
7. Trevor Ariza-WAS .649
8. DeAndre Jordan-LAC .648
Jonas Valanciunas-TOR .648
10. Taj Gibson-CHI .625

[riseagainst]

Win Shares Per 48 Minutes

1. LeBron James-MIA .343
2. Tiago Splitter-SAS .230
3. Paul George-IND .228
4. Taj Gibson-CHI .220
5. Chris Paul-LAC .207
6. Trevor Ariza-WAS .206
7. Tim Duncan-SAS .192
8. Dwight Howard-HOU .185
9. Boris Diaw-SAS .185
10. Serge Ibaka-OKC .181

Player Efficiency Rating


1. LeBron James-MIA 33.4
2. Dwight Howard-HOU 27.2
3. Taj Gibson-CHI 26.4
4. Russell Westbrook-OKC 24.6
5. Chris Paul-LAC 24.2
6. Kevin Durant-OKC 22.9
7. LaMarcus Aldridge-POR 22.3
8. Paul George-IND 22.2
9. Blake Griffin-LAC 21.9
10. Tim Duncan-SAS 20.7



True Shooting Pct


1. Boris Diaw-SAS .684
2. LeBron James-MIA .678
3. Serge Ibaka-OKC .672
4. Amir Johnson-TOR .672
5. Kyle Korver-ATL .659
6. Patrick Patterson-TOR .653
7. Trevor Ariza-WAS .649
8. DeAndre Jordan-LAC .648
Jonas Valanciunas-TOR .648
10. Taj Gibson-CHI .625

:bowdown: :bowdown:

LeGod playing like a true GOAT.

[Hoopz2332]

:bowdown: :bowdown:

LeGod playing like a true GOAT.


:applause: :bowdown:

[sd3035]

Win Shares Per 48 Minutes

1. LeBron James-MIA .343
2. Tiago Splitter-SAS .230
3. Paul George-IND .228
4. Taj Gibson-CHI .220
5. Chris Paul-LAC .207
6. Trevor Ariza-WAS .206
7. Tim Duncan-SAS .192
8. Dwight Howard-HOU .185
9. Boris Diaw-SAS .185
10. Serge Ibaka-OKC .181

Player Efficiency Rating


1. LeBron James-MIA 33.4
2. Dwight Howard-HOU 27.2
3. Taj Gibson-CHI 26.4
4. Russell Westbrook-OKC 24.6
5. Chris Paul-LAC 24.2
6. Kevin Durant-OKC 22.9
7. LaMarcus Aldridge-POR 22.3
8. Paul George-IND 22.2
9. Blake Griffin-LAC 21.9
10. Tim Duncan-SAS 20.7



True Shooting Pct


1. Boris Diaw-SAS .684
2. LeBron James-MIA .678
3. Serge Ibaka-OKC .672
4. Amir Johnson-TOR .672
5. Kyle Korver-ATL .659
6. Patrick Patterson-TOR .653
7. Trevor Ariza-WAS .649
8. DeAndre Jordan-LAC .648
Jonas Valanciunas-TOR .648
10. Taj Gibson-CHI .625

Boris Diaw :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Boris Diaw :bowdown: :bowdown:
Diaw is criminally underrated.
dude is a complete beast because of his skill and because hes so fat. he can guard players who are to slow to drive by him and hes so creative on offense you never know what thisfrench fegget will pull out of his fat ass

[Leftimage]

Lebron 30/7/5 on 58% with almost as many steals as turnovers.

http://i.imgur.com/RkVxXfR.gif

[Solefade]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10313981_10152389921673643_6842564304398464766_n.j pg

[Hoopz2332]

Lebron 30/7/5 on 58% with almost as many steals as turnovers.

http://i.imgur.com/RkVxXfR.gif


:lol

[Keno]

Win Shares Per 48 Minutes

1. LeBron James-MIA .343
2. Tiago Splitter-SAS .230
3. Paul George-IND .228
4. Taj Gibson-CHI .220
5. Chris Paul-LAC .207
6. Trevor Ariza-WAS .206
7. Tim Duncan-SAS .192
8. Dwight Howard-HOU .185
9. Boris Diaw-SAS .185
10. Serge Ibaka-OKC .181

Player Efficiency Rating


1. LeBron James-MIA 33.4
2. Dwight Howard-HOU 27.2
3. Taj Gibson-CHI 26.4
4. Russell Westbrook-OKC 24.6
5. Chris Paul-LAC 24.2
6. Kevin Durant-OKC 22.9
7. LaMarcus Aldridge-POR 22.3
8. Paul George-IND 22.2
9. Blake Griffin-LAC 21.9
10. Tim Duncan-SAS 20.7



True Shooting Pct


1. Boris Diaw-SAS .684
2. LeBron James-MIA .678
3. Serge Ibaka-OKC .672
4. Amir Johnson-TOR .672
5. Kyle Korver-ATL .659
6. Patrick Patterson-TOR .653
7. Trevor Ariza-WAS .649
8. DeAndre Jordan-LAC .648
Jonas Valanciunas-TOR .648
10. Taj Gibson-CHI .625

30.1ppg on 68% TS. :eek:

[moe94]

LeBron is playing retarded. Best player in the world. Never gave up the title.

[Verticality]

Diaw is criminally underrated.
dude is a complete beast because of his skill and because hes so fat. he can guard players who are to slow to drive by him and hes so creative on offense you never know what thisfrench fegget will pull out of his fat ass

Maybe the most underrated in the league.

[CeilingFan#1]

LeBron is playing retarded. Best player in the world. Never gave up the title.

Durant played better much of the year and is deserving of MVP, but I was always wondering if LeBron was coasting.

[Rodmantheman]

Durant played better much of the year and is deserving of MVP, but I was always wondering if LeBron was coasting.

:rolleyes:

[ArbitraryWater]

:rolleyes:

There's a difference between "better much" and "much better"... Even though I disagree with him, I think you misunderstood what he said.

[ArbitraryWater]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10313981_10152389921673643_6842564304398464766_n.j pg

What's that? When did they do that?

cant find it

[TimmyDuncan]

What's that? When did they do that?

cant find it

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/category/_/name/daily-postseason-mvp-rankings

[Hoopz2332]

30.1ppg on 68% TS. :eek:

and he's mostly coasting outside of his 49 point game:eek: :bowdown:

[RoundMoundOfReb]

LeBron and Westbrook

[SamuraiSWISH]

LeBron, easily in the lead. Then I must admit, Westbrook. The 5th Ninja Turtle.

[Jlamb47]

Lebron
Paul George
Tony Parker
Chris Paul
Russel Westbrook

[Trollsmasher]

Win Shares Per 48 Minutes

1. LeBron James-MIA .343
2. Tiago Splitter-SAS .230
3. Paul George-IND .228
4. Taj Gibson-CHI .220
5. Chris Paul-LAC .207
6. Trevor Ariza-WAS .206
7. Tim Duncan-SAS .192
8. Dwight Howard-HOU .185
9. Boris Diaw-SAS .185
10. Serge Ibaka-OKC .181

Player Efficiency Rating


1. LeBron James-MIA 33.4
2. Dwight Howard-HOU 27.2
3. Taj Gibson-CHI 26.4
4. Russell Westbrook-OKC 24.6
5. Chris Paul-LAC 24.2
6. Kevin Durant-OKC 22.9
7. LaMarcus Aldridge-POR 22.3
8. Paul George-IND 22.2
9. Blake Griffin-LAC 21.9
10. Tim Duncan-SAS 20.7



True Shooting Pct


1. Boris Diaw-SAS .684
2. LeBron James-MIA .678
3. Serge Ibaka-OKC .672
4. Amir Johnson-TOR .672
5. Kyle Korver-ATL .659
6. Patrick Patterson-TOR .653
7. Trevor Ariza-WAS .649
8. DeAndre Jordan-LAC .648
Jonas Valanciunas-TOR .648
10. Taj Gibson-CHI .625
not even close

Durant with one of the worst MVP postseasons of all time:roll:

[stalkerforlife]

Durant.

Paul George.

[Kingwillball]

Durant.

Paul George.


Shows your a hating Troll..

[Hoopz2332]

Westbrook putting in that work as the 2nd best player of the playoffs after Lebron:bowdown: :applause:


http://i.imgur.com/o8uGubB.png

[INDI]

Russell Westbrook is playing out of his mind right now. To me it's him hands down

[TimmyDuncan]

http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/425214nbaMVPd1600x600.jpg

[RoundMoundOfReb]

1. LeBron
2. Westbrook
3. Parker
4. George