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Alvin Gentry: Right Now, Amar'e Stoudemire Is MVP

By Brett PollakoffJan 7th 2011 – 10:32PM

PHOENIX -- Amar'e Stoudemire made his return to Phoenix on Friday as a member of the opposing team for the first time since bolting for a max deal with the Knicks last summer. Stoudemire has been playing as well as he did with the Suns -- if not better -- and has unquestionably been the centerpiece of the Knicks'...

LeBron James Doesn't Expect MVP Award for Himself, Dwyane Wade in 2011

By FanHouse StaffJan 1st 2011 – 9:42PM

LeBron James made a widely-publicized -- and scrutinized -- "Decision" this offseason to form the "Big Three" with championship goals in mind. Let's give him credit for keeping his expectations for individual accolades in check. James told a group of reporters on Saturday that he doesn't expect to win the MVP this season...

LeBron James Is the NBA MVP

By Will BrinsonMay 4th 2009 – 10:30AM

LeBron James was named the NBA MVP Monday afternoon. This is, of course, not a tremendous shock.In a year where there were three (James, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant) or four (Dwight Howard) MVP candidates, it was almost a shame for the other players to put up huge seasons, because LeBron's statistical dominance (28.4 points,...

Dirk Wins Regular Season MVP

By Bethlehem ShoalsMay 15th 2007 – 1:50PM

Time to let the irony sink in. Despite the Dallas Mavericks' dismal playoff showing, and a certain tall German's disappearing act, the '06-07 MVP went to Dirk Nowitzki. We already knew this news was coming, but that's not quite the same as having it come true. There's really not much to say about this. Dirk and his Mavs...

MVP Race: Is This Getting Old Yet?

By Bethlehem ShoalsApr 3rd 2007 – 1:48PM

Each week I'll look at the players who would have the best shot at the league MVP award if the season ended today. Why? Because we're bound to disagree and fight each other with chain whips ... 1. Steve Nash, PG, Suns: The Suns beat the Mavs, again. Steve Nash did exactly what makes him a viable MVP candidate, Dirk...

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Derrick Rose Is the NBA MVP

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Background on NBA MVP

The National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player (MVP) is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) award given since the 1955–56 NBA season.

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