Prediction: Anthony Davis wins first MVP this season

[MannyO]

New (Big) Contract
New Coach (fresh off a championship)
New offense (will run through him)
Now the go-to guy on his team
Added muscle
Added a 3 point shot
Playoff experience


...I'll be surprised if he DOESN'T win it

[iTare]

Fmvp.

[Vaniiiia]

It would be a disappointment if he didn't

Durant coming off a severe injury.... new head coach, probably won't be going all out in the regular season, Westbrook as his second option hogging all the stats on terrible efficiency

It'd be hilarious if big dick James decided to win it though. Because ultimately, if LeBron wants the MVP.. he's gonna win it. It's that simple.

Davis can't take over a game in the 4th quarter. People wanna see that 'willing your team to victory' shit you see from Durant and LeBron. CONSISTENTLY.

Davis compiles his stats in the flow of the game, but when that shit slows down in the 4th, he's just another body out there on offense. You can't just give him the ball and say "win it for us Anthony!"

He doesn't have it like that.

[Naero]

As said, a healthy and more-motivated-than-ever Kevin Durant would have to be a favorite to win it. His season-long health remains as a dubious question mark, however, and while I expect Davis to earn recognition as the BITW midway through this upcoming season, I'm not sure if he will be the front-running fallback candidate for MVP—mainly due to team-associated results.

His supporting cast will need to overachieve, and while newly hired Alvin Gentry may help instigate it offensively, Gentry-coached teams have typically suffered on defense. Considering they already had bottom-feeding defensive ratings last year, they won't have the personnel (outside of DPoY candidate Davis) to cover up for their coach's (expectant) deficiencies on that end.

It's still possible for Davis to reach the customarily required 50-win mark to vie for serious MVP-voting consideration if he continues building on his stellar output last season; but unless Gentry applies what he learned about defense-coaching efficacy while co-coaching the top-10 defensive teams under Doc Rivers and Steve Kerr, the team's defense may suffer too much for the Pelicans to crack top-three playoff-seeding—the upper echelon of playoff-seeding that all MVP awardees have had in the past-two decades.

[ArbitraryWater]

Depends if Big Dick James wants to win it or not

[dh144498]

big d1ck james will win it.

[StrongLurk]

It would be a disappointment if he didn't

Durant coming off a severe injury.... new head coach, probably won't be going all out in the regular season, Westbrook as his second option hogging all the stats on terrible efficiency

It'd be hilarious if big dick James decided to win it though. Because ultimately, if LeBron wants the MVP.. he's gonna win it. It's that simple.

Davis can't take over a game in the 4th quarter. People wanna see that 'willing your team to victory' shit you see from Durant and LeBron. CONSISTENTLY.

Davis compiles his stats in the flow of the game, but when that shit slows down in the 4th, he's just another body out there on offense. You can't just give him the ball and say "win it for us Anthony!"

He doesn't have it like that.

Dominated the Thunder and hit 2 clutch free throws + the game winner over Durant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtHZFAJ2mh4

Vaniiiia is soft

[Young X]

Just ask yourself...

Will the Pelicans be a top 4 seed and in position to have homecourt in the playoffs?

If so, he'll have a great chance, if not he has no chance.

I would be shocked if they actually end up as a top 4 seed in this conference so I'm pretty sure he won't win it.

[Vaniiiia]

Dominated the Thunder and hit 2 clutch free throws + the game winner over Durant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtHZFAJ2mh4

Vaniiiia is soft
Such a predictable response.

:sleeping

I said consistently you ******.

What's next, you're gonna tell me Derrick Rose is a clutch God because he banked in a game winner at the buzzer against the Cavs? :oldlol:

Come up with something original.. this is like the 4th time someones responded to me with this garbage. Your 5th grade mind is barely enough to get my attention. You think I'm soft yet I don't know anything about you. And it's gonna stay that way.

[senelcoolidge]

I think people will be very disappointed when he doesn't end up being one of the best big men ever. The way the league is today he should be able to get at least one MVP with improvement and a continued disparagement of quality big men.

[Lebronxrings]

Prediction: Pelicans miss playoffs and people defend Davis using his team as scapegoats

[Dbrog]

I just don't see them winning enough games for him to be considered. Not really any of his fault though. Vaniiia pretty on the money with his comment. Davis is essentially KG (which is sick!).

[Doranku]

Just ask yourself...

Will the Pelicans be a top 4 seed and in position to have homecourt in the playoffs?

If so, he'll have a great chance, if not he has no chance.

I would be shocked if they actually end up as a top 4 seed in this conference so I'm pretty sure he won't win it.

Yeah, I don't know why people think Anthony Davis even has a chance at winning MVP.

His team will be a 6-8 seed. Zero chance of winning MVP unless a blockbuster trade happens and they acquire some major talent for cheap... which isn't going to happen.

[dh144498]

Such a predictable response.

:sleeping

I said consistently you ******.

What's next, you're gonna tell me Derrick Rose is a clutch God because he banked in a game winner at the buzzer against the Cavs? :oldlol:

Come up with something original.. this is like the 4th time someones responded to me with this garbage. Your 5th grade mind is barely enough to get my attention. You think I'm soft yet I don't know anything about you. And it's gonna stay that way.

:roll:

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

It would be a disappointment if he didn't

Durant coming off a severe injury.... new head coach, probably won't be going all out in the regular season, Westbrook as his second option hogging all the stats on terrible efficiency

It'd be hilarious if big dick James decided to win it though. Because ultimately, if LeBron wants the MVP.. he's gonna win it. It's that simple.

Davis can't take over a game in the 4th quarter. People wanna see that 'willing your team to victory' shit you see from Durant and LeBron. CONSISTENTLY.

Davis compiles his stats in the flow of the game, but when that shit slows down in the 4th, he's just another body out there on offense. You can't just give him the ball and say "win it for us Anthony!"

He doesn't have it like that.


Ya know, you actually have a thing for getting Ethered.
Who do you like more, Lebron or Durant.

37/60 in the clutch last 5 minutes
16/24 in the clutch last 2 minutes
11/16 in the clutch last minute
6/7 in the clutch last 24 seconds
3/4 in last 24 seconds to tie or take the lead

and 1/1 from 3 :oldlol: :lol

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

If he doesent get injured, he makes the top 15 All time.
guaranteed.

if he doesent get injured, he most likely goes top 10 all time.

[Vaniiiia]

Ya know, you actually have a thing for getting Ethered.
Who do you like more, Lebron or Durant.

37/60 in the clutch last 5 minutes
16/24 in the clutch last 2 minutes
11/16 in the clutch last minute
6/7 in the clutch last 24 seconds
3/4 in last 24 seconds to tie or take the lead

and 1/1 from 3 :oldlol: :lol
You know, you're only saying the word ether because I brought it back and made it cool again.

You know, those numbers mean nothing and prove my point of him not being a late game player. Why such limited attempts? Oh, that's right...

You ****ing idiot.

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

You know, you're only saying the word ether because I brought it back and made it cool again.

You know, those numbers mean nothing and prove my point of him not being a late game player. Why such limited attempts? Oh, that's right...

You ****ing idiot.


Actually, im using it because someone used it to describe what I did to you.

I respect Lebron and Durant as players. hell, I find that even the stans underrate lebrons peak.

But Lebron

31/71 last 5 minutes
12/31 last 2 minutes
4/12 last minute
3/6 last 24 seconds
0/0 to tie or take the lead


Durant in 14

50/132 last 5 mintues
27/69 last 2 minutes
15/44 last minute
7/21 last 24 seconds
5/10 to tie or take the lead

AND, consider that westbrook was obviously injured for the majority of the season.

And yes, those numbers went down considerably when Westbrook was healthy

Who is your favorite big man, Cousins?




Tyreke evans had the same usage rate as Kyrie, so that point is moot.

[StephHamann]

...I'll be surprised if he DOESN'T win it

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[DavisIsMyUniBro]

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While he did take it a bit too far, realistically

the only things stopping him are health, Durant, Lebron, and Curry (Who I think will have a breakout year)

[Vaniiiia]

Actually, im using it because someone used it to describe what I did to you.

I respect Lebron and Durant as players. hell, I find that even the stans underrate lebrons peak.

But Lebron

31/71 last 5 minutes
12/31 last 2 minutes
4/12 last minute
3/6 last 24 seconds
0/0 to tie or take the lead


Durant in 14

50/132 last 5 mintues
27/69 last 2 minutes
15/44 last minute
7/21 last 24 seconds
5/10 to tie or take the lead

AND, consider that westbrook was obviously injured for the majority of the season.

And yes, those numbers went down considerably when Westbrook was healthy

Who is your favorite big man, Cousins?




Tyreke evans had the same usage rate as Kyrie, so that point is moot.
Those are numbers without context dude, I don't care...

It addresses nothing. Can you give Anthony Davis the ball and have the offense go through him on a consistent basis? Can he create his own shot well enough to be trusted in that position?

By watching him play I say no. By watching Durant and LeBron play it's an obvious yes.

I don't pay attention to stats. I watch games and comment based on what I see. I've never known any different way to analyze sports than to actually watch the games... otherwise it just takes the fun out of it like you're doing here by posting context-less numbers

Davis isn't a takeover guy. Are those numbers supposed to prove he is? :facepalm

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

Those are numbers without context dude, I don't care...

It addresses nothing. Can you give Anthony Davis the ball and have the offense go through him on a consistent basis? Can he create his own shot well enough to be trusted in that position?

By watching him play I say no. By watching Durant and LeBron play it's an obvious yes.

I don't pay attention to stats. I watch games and comment based on what I see. I've never known any different way to analyze sports than to actually watch the games... otherwise it just takes the fun out of it like you're doing here by posting context-less numbers

Davis isn't a takeover guy. Are those numbers supposed to prove he is? :facepalm

well, he did this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei34RqCmRXQ

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Vaniiiia]

well, he did this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei34RqCmRXQ
Never seen this vid before, thanks.

**** you for wasting my time.

[StephHamann]

While he did take it a bit too far, realistically

the only things stopping him are health, Durant, Lebron, and Curry (Who I think will have a breakout year)

The Pelicans will not have a top 3 record in the league = no MVP

[Rocketswin2013]

While he did take it a bit too far, realistically

the only things stopping him are health, Durant, Lebron, and Curry (Who I think will have a breakout year)
Curry just had a breakout year.

[chips93]

[QUOTE=Naero]As said, a healthy and more-motivated-than-ever Kevin Durant would have to be a favorite to win it. His season-long health remains as a dubious question mark, however, and while I expect Davis to earn recognition as the BITW midway through this upcoming season, I'm not sure if he will be the front-running fallback candidate for MVP

[HurricaneKid]

The only problem with that is that there is NO CHANCE NO has even HCA over OKC, SAS, GSW, LAC, HOU (or Memphis for that matter). I can't think of any MVPs off 7/8 seeds. And that is closer to the best case.

He might have numbers so good people can't deny him. But I doubt it.

[chips93]

Ya know, you actually have a thing for getting Ethered.
Who do you like more, Lebron or Durant.

37/60 in the clutch last 5 minutes
16/24 in the clutch last 2 minutes
11/16 in the clutch last minute
6/7 in the clutch last 24 seconds
3/4 in last 24 seconds to tie or take the lead

and 1/1 from 3 :oldlol: :lol

those are really impressive stats, but i bet they dont hold up

the sample size is too small, and it just doesnt match the eye test

i bet he shoots >50% on all these stats next year

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

The only problem with that is that there is NO CHANCE NO has even HCA over OKC, SAS, GSW, LAC, HOU (or Memphis for that matter). I can't think of any MVPs off 7/8 seeds. And that is closer to the best case.

He might have numbers so good people can't deny him. But I doubt it.


they have a good shot to be a better team than memphis

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

Never seen this vid before, thanks.

**** you for wasting my time.

He also did this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmar9bLehVY

[Hopper15]

It's not going to happen. The Pels are a 7-8th seed at best in the West and the MVP usually is awarded to someone on a top 2 seed.

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

It's not going to happen. The Pels are a 7-8th seed at best in the West and the MVP usually is awarded to someone on a top 2 seed.

predicting 6th, without being suprised at 5th tbh.

[Rocketswin2013]

predicting 6th, without being suprised at 5th tbh.
There are 5 teams clearly better in the west.

Unless they're healthy and someone like Gordon turns into an all-star.


Davis could be the best player in the league league next the year but it might not not result in any hardware

[Fudge]

Such a predictable response.

:sleeping

I said consistently you ******.

What's next, you're gonna tell me Derrick Rose is a clutch God because he banked in a game winner at the buzzer against the Cavs? :oldlol:

Come up with something original.. this is like the 4th time someones responded to me with this garbage. Your 5th grade mind is barely enough to get my attention. You think I'm soft yet I don't know anything about you. And it's gonna stay that way.
:oldlol:

Get his ugly ass!

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

There are 5 teams clearly better in the west.

Unless they're healthy and someone like Gordon turns into an all-star.


Davis could be the best player in the league league next the year but it might not not result in any hardware

I wouldnt be suprised at 5th. I doubt it will happen, but I wouldnt be suprised.

right now, im projecting them at 6th.

Health wise, really, only Jrue has a lingering injury I think.

Even if they stay exactly the same, talent wise, and health wise, a faster/smarter system will probably make them comfortably better than Memphis.

Now if Davis takes a next leap (offensively, he is nearly at that ATG big man threshold)

[Lebronxrings]

Ya know, you actually have a thing for getting Ethered.
Who do you like more, Lebron or Durant.

37/60 in the clutch last 5 minutes
16/24 in the clutch last 2 minutes
11/16 in the clutch last minute
6/7 in the clutch last 24 seconds
3/4 in last 24 seconds to tie or take the lead

and 1/1 from 3 :oldlol: :lol
hes a big man u idiot. How many of those are dished easy dunks from a tyreke evans or a simple putback?

[Fallen Angel]

List of MVPs and their Conference Seeding at the end of the Season since 1985:


Stephen Curry 2015 1st
Kevin Durant 2014 2nd
LeBron James 2013 1st
LeBron James 2012 2nd
Derick Rose 2011 1st
LeBron James 2010 1st
LeBron James 2009 1st
Kobe Bryant 2008 1st
Dirk Nowitzki 2007 1st
Steve Nash 2006 2nd
Steve Nash 2005 1st
Kevin Garnett 2004 1st
Tim Duncan 2003 1st
Tim Duncan 2002 2nd
Allen Iverson 2001 1st
Shaq. O'Neal 2000 1st
Karl Malone 1999 3rd (Tied for 1st best record though)
Michael Jordan 1998 1st
Karl Malone 1997 1st
Michael Jordan 1996 1st
David Robinson 1995 1st
Hakeem Olajuwon 1994 2nd
Charles Barkley 1993 1st
Michael Jordan 1992 1st
Michael Jordan 1991 1st
Magic Johnson 1990 1st
Magic Johnson 1989 1st
Michael Jordan 1988 3rd
Magic Johnson 1987 1st
Larry Bird 1986 1st
Larry Bird 1985 1st

In short, it's highly unlikely he'll get voted as the MVP based on how winners have been chosen in recent memory.

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

hes a big man u idiot. How many of those are dished easy dunks from a tyreke evans or a simple putback?

>implying that it matters


Taking out dunks and putbacks,

37/60 in the clutch last 5 minutes 26/49
16/24 in the clutch last 2 minutes 12/20
11/16 in the clutch last minute 10/15
6/7 in the clutch last 24 seconds 5/6
3/4 in last 24 seconds to tie or take the lead 2/3 (not assisted lol)

OH, btw, on just JUMP SHOTS.

18/38
9/16
6/11
3/5
1/2 to tie or take the lead
2/3 to tie or take the lead

[buddha]

reason #1 why he won't win, his team won't have HCA

[warriorfan]

End of the year rankings and rankings to start the season

1.Curry
2.Davis
3.LeBron

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

End of the year rankings and rankings to start the season

1.Curry
2.Davis
3.LeBron

Im down with that tbh.

[Fudge]

They'll be lucky to make the playoffs.

MVP, my big, wrinkly, black ass. :yaohappy:

[Vaniiiia]

They'll be lucky to make the playoffs.

MVP, my big, wrinkly, black ass. :yaohappy:
:yaohappy:

Down with the bolded tbh.

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

:yaohappy:

Down with the bolded tbh.


Dont know how this is a burn tbh.

I mean, look at what the Pels are building up here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5_Ufb1dZmw

oops, wrong video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfr64zoBTAQ

[Fudge]

:yaohappy:

Down with the bolded tbh.
:cheers:

[Wade's Rings]

:cheers:

This man replying to himself :oldlol:

[Vaniiiia]

Dont know how this is a burn tbh.

I mean, look at what the Pels are building up here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5_Ufb1dZmw

oops, wrong video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfr64zoBTAQ
You're agreeing with someone that said curry is the best player in the world.

:oldlol:

You just lost whatever basketball credibility you previously had. Welcome to my hypothetical ignore list son!

[DavisIsMyUniBro]

You're agreeing with someone that said curry is the best player in the world.

:oldlol:

You just lost whatever basketball credibility you previously had. Welcome to my hypothetical ignore list son!


okay?

I mean, he said last season, and in terms of rankings, its doubtful the media will want to give it to Lebron again. Durant will probably win, but still.

Besides, you didnt watch the second video yet did you?

[warriorfan]

You're agreeing with someone that said curry is the best player in the world.

:oldlol:

You just lost whatever basketball credibility you previously had. Welcome to my hypothetical ignore list son!

What a meltdown.

Can't even live with it.

[Fudge]

This man replying to himself :oldlol:
You just lost whatever basketball credibility you previously had. Welcome to my hypothetical ignore list son!

[GoatBoy]

This will be his first season of at least 4 MVP's in a row

[WorldWarriors]

I'm going with Curry. But y'all totally forgot Harden is still up in this piece.

[NumberSix]

Chris Bosh is coming back and he's definitely going to be a contender.

[eeeeeebro]

thise is the year derrick rose gets MVP

[eeeeeebro]

and this is the year Jimmy BUTTLER gets Co-MVP

[I<3NBA]

i truly wish this were the case. but i don't trust NOP to surround AD with the right talent he needs. in any case, i think he still needs 1 to 2 years before he can really contend for MVP.

[G-train]

Not a bad prediction OP, will depend on team wins.