2nd Half talk.
In order to be an MVP you have to be valuable. As far as I'm concerned the MVP race is a 4 person race in this order.
1. Lebron James. He's having a historically good season. On top of that he's reduced his bad shots and upped his fg% a ton.
2. Kevin Durant. Sure I could put him lower, but the Thunder are the best team in the conference. He's the best player on that team. The thunder would be a middling team without him.
3. Dwight Howard. If you wonder where the Heat/Thunder would be without Bron and KD, where would the Magic be without Dwight.
4. Chris Paul. Remember how the Clippers were last year. Add CP3 and people are discussing them for the title.
Other guys
Derrick Rose. He's missed 1/3 of the season. How can you be MVP if you're not there.
LaMarcus Aldridge. Because someone has to mention his contributions. Even if LA went to the Tim Duncan School of excitement.
Chris Bosh / Russell Westbrook / Luol Deng - Sure they've improved mightily this season, but the second best player on the team can't be MVP, right?
Steve Nash. Another where would the team be without him guy. Unfortunately, the team is pretty bad with him.
Josh Smith. Not as much anymore
Jeremy Lin. just kidding, for now
