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D'Antoni Thinks Dirk Is MVP

Apr 2, 2007 – 11:46 AM
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The Dirk/Nash MVP race might well be the storyline of the season, what with the Mavs historically good and Nash looking to join the pantheon. Everyone has an opinion, and I know that mine changes depending on the weather. If only there were some authoritative take that could set the record straight, once and for all.

Could that voice maybe be Mike D'Antoni? From Dallas Mavericks Blog:
"He's playing unbelievable, and Dallas has been unbelievable," D'Antoni said. "I think at the end of the day that's what it's all about. Not to take anything away from Steve and how he's playing. Sunday is another chance, another test for him in this year's race. But I think you have to look at the best team and whoever on that team is having a phenomenal year.
Well, there it is. Nash's own coach would vote for Dirk. Now, let's not take this at face value; DMB suggests that a three-peat for Nash might heighten the pressure, whereas this would make the Mavs sole owners of the postseason bull's eye. Still, is this high-stakes PR campaign really the time to play mind games in the press? Plus D'Antoni's known to be a straight shooter, making it less unbelievable that he'd outright endorse the enemy.

You want to know why Stoudemire matters? He makes it so the Suns can have "enemies" without it sounding goofy.
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