Steph Curry 1st Unanimous MVP

[Halbert]

It's official, Steph Curry is the 1st unanimous MVP in NBA history.

[IronMonkey415]

Did you see last night over time?

It was MAGICAL!!!!!!

[pistonsfan]

He deserves it

[yiguiri2002]

Well deserved. At least they got it right this time.

[Halbert]

Did you see last night over time?

It was MAGICAL!!!!!!

I love watching greatness

[silver_225]

Amazing feat and we'll deserved.

In before the knuckleheads come in and wreck the thread.

[Orangejello727]

anyone have a link to the actual votes?

[pistonsfan]

anyone have a link to the actual votes?

https://twitter.com/warriorspr/status/730067122630483968

[Orangejello727]

That sweep for Curry looks sexy. Thought Lebron would have come 2nd in votes. Kawhi took that.

[yiguiri2002]

https://twitter.com/warriorspr/status/730067122630483968

Thanks. This looks, for the most part, fairly accurate. I would switch CP3 and Westbrook and (maybe) Draymond for Dame. Oh, and take Harden out of there. But list seems right.

Also, has anyone ever being as high as Lillard (7th) without being an All-Star?

[Norcalcardz]

It's nuts that he's the 1st UNANIMOUS MVP! Not Jordan, not Kobe, not LeBron, but Steph Curry! #welldeserved

[spurs50fan]

Go Kawhi? Least flashy of the bunch so it's cool to see the recognition.

[advan24r]

Draymond got two 2nd place votes =P Woo hoo..

[bulljh]

If Michael Jordan was dead ... he'd be rolling over in his grave.

I sincerely disagree with ever giving a one-way player an MVP trophy; that really irks me. Defense is 50% of the game and the voters seem to ignore it entirely ... it drives me nuts.

Now, before any goofballs accuse me of "hate speech", allow me to say I believe Steph is the "best shooter" that ever lived.

However, Steph is a one-way player and the game is 50% defense ... players like that should never win MVP's ... never.

Don't get it twisted though ... I am a Steph fan, love watching him play, root for the Warriors and think he's the epitome of what a role model should be and deserves to be the current "face of the NBA" ... but, no, he's not the best "basketball player in the world" as he's a liability on defense. That's not a knock on Steph as he can only work with what God gave him, and God didn't give him a 6'6" frame or Jordanesque athleticism ... Steph is maximizing his talent and that's all one can ask from anyone ...
You have officially become the new clown in the basketball section. Congrats:)!

[yiguiri2002]

Lol. Didn't take long for a Westbrook hater to show up, butt-hurt that he deservedly finished 4th. Curry is unquestionably the top player right now followed by Lebron, Kahwi, Durant and Westbrook. The voters got this right.

Thinking Westbrook is the 6th best player in the league instead of 5th is hating?

[xavieronly1]

Thinking Westbrook is the 6th best player in the league instead of 5th is hating?

Actually 4th to 6th.

But this also means that you rank Durant being the man in OKC, but the voting result tells us that Westbrook is the key, not Durant.

[Nyfancam01]

hahahahahaha. pathetic

but that idiot a few years back screwed lebron and voted for carmelo. what a joke!!!!

[Penny and KG]

https://youtu.be/gsKCyNvnt7k
Elite is going too far, but he's solid.

[minnesotachill]

KD getting very little love from the voters.

[IamRalpho]

hahahahahaha. pathetic

but that idiot a few years back screwed lebron and voted for carmelo. what a joke!!!!

Pathetic that he won MVP?

[pingbling23]

just a little tid bit. in 95-96 when the bulls set the win/loss record and jordan earned mvp, penny got 2 first place votes, hakeem got one, and karl malone got one. with that many voters, im really shocked its unanimous but there is no doubt curry earned it this year.

[blastman]

MVP is MVP. The league is soft these days and this is what you get, a soft MVP.

Back in the grind of the Jordan days, you wouldn't get unanimous decision because of all the greatness in the game. You know it's true.

[xavieronly1]

MVP is MVP. The league is soft these days and this is what you get, a soft MVP.

Back in the grind of the Jordan days, you wouldn't get unanimous decision because of all the greatness in the game. You know it's true.

Blame Lebron and Kawhi for being such a soft loser. It is not Curry's fault.





I think I get your logic right........hmmmm

[JustinVerlander07]

Pathetic that he won MVP?

Obviously. Why should the MVP be a chucker who just shoots 3's in the most boring way possible?

[blackbears86]

Humorous that you are calling others goofballs when really YOU don't know what you are talking about in calling him a "one-way player" considering Curry has been in the top 5 in steals and rebounds among point guards. You say you're a Steph fan but for some reason you can't see with watching him that he absolutely can hold his own on defense and by no means is a liability. His 2.14 steals per game led all point guards this season. He averaged 5.4 rebounds and 4.6 defensive rebounds. Only Russell Westbrook and Rajon Rondo averaged more. This to go along with him averaging 5 points more than anyone else, being a part of the exclusive shooters club at 50-40-90 shows that there really wasn't anyone else to realistically consider over him


I actually think his defense is greatly underrated. He's much better than people think.

[duwal]

I actually think his defense is greatly underrated. He's much better than people think.

Yeah his defense is really above averaged compared to most guards but just overshadowed with how great of a scorer he is

[blackbears86]

TOP FIVE VOTES/POINTS

1. Curry 1,310
2. Leonard 634
3. James 631
4. Westbrook 486
5. Durant 147


So, looks like Westbrook is more valuable than KD:eek::eek::eek:

[blackbears86]

Much deserved MVP for one of the greatest seasons in NBA history!:)!

[bigcwd2000]

If there is any player who deserved a unanimous vote it was Curry for his season this year. He actually improved his game from his MVP season a year ago.

[Orangejello727]

The MVP went to the best player on the best team. How about that!!!

[yiguiri2002]

Actually 4th to 6th.

But this also means that you rank Durant being the man in OKC, but the voting result tells us that Westbrook is the key, not Durant.

I had him 6th. He had him at 5th and the voters at 4th. I just don't see how I'm hating for having him at 6th while he's not while having him at 5th.

And I do think Durant had a better season than Westbrook. Both were great, just have KD slightly ahead.

[IronMonkey415]

Have a Eastern Conf. MVP
Have a Western Conf MVP

[Rip67vdub]

UNREAL!!! Well deserved. Another record for the books. Love him or hate him, he's special and an another level of superstardom. Now lets get that 2nd title.

[hairyangryfella]

hahahahahaha. pathetic

but that idiot a few years back screwed lebron and voted for carmelo. what a joke!!!!
Lebron had a somewhat average year by his standards, playing in the Eastern Cakewalk.
Curry had a record-setting season on a record-setting team.

The only thing that's pathetic is your hatred/jealousy.

[jsab48]

Curry absolutely deserved the MVP. I'm a little shocked he was unanimous though, as LeBron is move valuable to the Cavs than Curry is to the Warriors. Figured Bron might've stolen at least a couple 1st place votes.

Cool to see Kawhi finish 2nd. Super underrated all-around player.

[TOMBB25]

Explain why Steph is so horrible on defense. I don't watch every game, but I do see him playing hard D when I do. He's a small dude, but he seems to do the right things on the defensive end. He also gets a ton of steals. Obviously he's not a all defensive guy, but liability is a strong word here.

I've always thought the same thing. I watch almost every single Warriors game and to say that he is a bad defender or doesn't play D is absolutely ridiculous. Show me a montage like they have of Harden just letting players go by, not even trying, you will NEVER see that with Steph. He doesn't have a big frame, which is a disadvantage, but he actually does defend, he gets in defenders faces, he makes the correct switches, etc. The Warriors play an incredibly uptempo game and the point guard/shooting guards are many times the best scorers, so he does have a lot of points scored on him, but his defense is criticized way too harshly.

[IronMonkey415]

The same day he won that award, he broke Gary Payton overtime point scored as well. Curry scored 17 POINTS BY HIMSELF.

[IronMonkey415]

Come to think of it I don't think it was Payton, Baron Davis maybe?

[blackbears86]

I'll post this again then

His 2.14 steals per game led all point guards this season. He averaged 5.4 rebounds and 4.6 defensive rebounds. Only Russell Westbrook and Rajon Rondo averaged more

Your wasting your time duwal---He doesn't listen to logic.

Apparently everyone who voted for Curry (was it unanimous?;)) is wrong.

[Rip67vdub]

Come to think of it I don't think it was Payton, Baron Davis maybe?

I remember seeing something having watched ESPN last night and second on the list was Gilbert Arenas.

EDIT: Steph Curry broke Gilbert Arenas' record for most points in an overtime period (http://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/5/10/11648850/stephen-curry-gilbert-arenas-overtime-scoring-record)

[Penny and KG]

I've always thought the same thing. I watch almost every single Warriors game and to say that he is a bad defender or doesn't play D is absolutely ridiculous. Show me a montage like they have of Harden just letting players go by, not even trying, you will NEVER see that with Steph. He doesn't have a big frame, which is a disadvantage, but he actually does defend, he gets in defenders faces, he makes the correct switches, etc. The Warriors play an incredibly uptempo game and the point guard/shooting guards are many times the best scorers, so he does have a lot of points scored on him, but his defense is criticized way too harshly.

He plays average defense, but dominates on offense. People want to knock him down, so they exaggerate his one "weak" point.

[markinca]

God, I'm just so glad there wasn't some halfbrained idiot who gave a 1st place vote to like, Isaiah Thomas or something because they wanted to make a point.

[exoticprince]

If I had any doubts he deserved it they were erased after last night's performance. He just took over the game like the greats of this game do. Respect.

[ninjacookies]

Just complete domination. All season. Haven't seen that level of unrelenting domination since Kobe and Jordan. Steph has that IT factor that those 2 have. Lebron is transcendent, but the one knock on his game is whether or not he has that killer instinct. I don't think he does.

Question is...how long can curry keep up this level of play. Hopefully he steers clear of injuries. It's fun to watch.

[elee712]

He plays average defense, but dominates on offense. People want to knock him down, so they exaggerate his one "weak" point.

And to add on this, a player dominating on offense wins you a lot more games than a player dominating on defense. Being an great defender may allow you to stop the guy you are guarding but there are 4 more guys on the team that can beat you. I'll take great team defense over great individual defenders.

What curry brings is the fact he makes everyone around him better. Defenses have to open up and if you don't keep two guys on Curry, he will torch you. If you have him well covered from the half court, 4 other guys will have a wide open shot or lane. Pick your poison.

Being a 2-way player is great but it won't help your team win more games than a guy like Curry who elevates 4 other guys on the court with his dominant offensive ability to dribble, pass and shoot.

[markinca]

Just complete domination. All season. Haven't seen that level of unrelenting domination since Kobe and Jordan.

Kobe never had a season as dominant as Curry this season or among Jordan's best.

[byronscott4ever]

He deserves it but shouldn't have been the first unanimous selection

[88horsepower]

He deserves it but shouldn't have been the first unanimous selection

The Bulls 72 win season, Penny got a pair of votes from Jordan. That makes zero sense.

[xavieronly1]

The Bulls 72 win season, Penny got a pair of votes from Jordan. That makes zero sense.

Because Penny was player of the month in Nov. In Nov, Bulls had 12-2 record. Magic had 13-2 record without Shaq. Some voters carried the early season success into season ending MVP vote. This also fused Shaq to leave Magic. :mad:

As for Curry, he led the race since Nov. It was not even a close race after 2 weeks.

[bballcollector]

Happy happy happy

[bballcollector]

Real Plus-Minus has Curry ranked as the third-best defensive point guard in the NBA this season (behind Ricky Rubio and Marcus Smart).

[bballcollector]

NBA SportVU likes Curry too. If you look at guards with a reasonable amount of defensive action, out of 72 guards ranked by opponent's FG %, Curry is: #9 (less than 5ft); #4 (5-9 ft); #46 (10-14 ft); #12 (15-19 ft); #21 (20-24 ft); #11 (25-29 ft). That is somewhere between very good and elite.

[dasiegel]

It's nuts that he's the 1st UNANIMOUS MVP! Not Jordan, not Kobe, not LeBron, but Steph Curry! #welldeserved

It also reminds you that it is a subjective and unimportant award. Humans with bias voting for people they like. Fortunately for Steph, he is likable and on the best team and that team's best player. Jordan was the best player from about 1990-98 but didn't win every year, let alone unanimously.

[killerkadoogen]

im tryin to figure out how Kawhi was completely left off of 9 ballots. dude was cash money.

[Andy5]

People letting their hatred get in the way of a unanimous decision. Wake up to yourselves.

Congratulations Steph.

[Kingchrispaul]

McGrady thinks that Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer were superstars since he could never get past the first round. He's just salty he doesnt have an ounce of work ethic or killer instinct.

[justdagoodstuff]

A well deserved MVP award, but I don't think it was unanimous. If his was unanimous, then a few of Jordan's should of been unanimous also.

[tennelson55]

Real Plus-Minus has Curry ranked as the third-best defensive point guard in the NBA this season (behind Ricky Rubio and Marcus Smart).

rubio doesn't play d.
i don't have stats for this premise either.

i think jamis has a good point. i would have given it to the king, but how can you fault the voters giving itto the player on the team with a record that beat the bulls...

curry isn't a one way player either... that's an absurd coment

[thepinoymamba]

It's about time.... he Deserves all the accolades given to him especially this year. The best player in the planet and definitely the best shooter of all time. His three point shot is like a lay up to him. That is so unfair on how good this player is.

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[gonzagacubs]

McGrady thinks that Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer were superstars since he could never get past the first round. He's just salty he doesnt have an ounce of work ethic or killer instinct.

Surely you can't be serious. The dude tried to pitch in professional baseball after he retired. He had not played baseball since high school. To say he has no work ethic is beyond absurd. He had a pretty solid career, he just couldn't get it done in the playoffs.

[xavieronly1]

In basketball, the offense dictates everything. Defender can only react. And no single player can shut down all 5 guys at the same time. Any good offensive plan will avoid that defender. At most, a "perfect" defender only accounts for 30% of the defensive end. You still need other 4 guys to do a diligent job.

For offensive player, one can easily take over the game with just ISO play. This person can dominate the offensive game at 100%.

Baseball would be different. A "perfect game" pitcher can dominate the "defensive" end, but the best offensive player is only accounted for 1/9 of the chance (possible even lower if you do intentional walk).

[xavieronly1]

Jameis admittedly hasn't seen much of Steph Curry this year, but is outraged that Curry won MVP... (Weird, I know right? Ok, stay with me...)



Exactly what happen when someone did not watch Kobe's last game, and made several posts about the game.

:doh:

[fullmetal]

I'm not a sports talk listener and today confirmed why. Flipped to ESPN at lunch and they (particularly reporters named Ramona and LZ) were dogging Kawhi like no other. Those two vote for MVP, but based on their commentary they fail to watch games.

[bulljh]

Since this thread was completely hijacked, let's remember why this thread was made. Here is a sick comp video. Sorry Kyrie, I'm giving the best handles in the NBA to Curry.

https://www.facebook.com/nba/videos/10154002312833463/

[pennywise]

This right here. I'm all for alternative ideas and differing opinions, but to act like it's gospel and everyone else is wrong is what probably rubs a lot of people here the wrong way.

+1. Differing viewpoints are what keep the forum interesting but to backup your views with "I'm smarter than everyone here" is just plain narcissistic. Thanks for the laughs, Jameis. You're a true 1 of 1.

[Norcalcardz]

Since this thread was completely hijacked, let's remember why this thread was made. Here is a sick comp video. Sorry Kyrie, I'm giving the best handles in the NBA to Curry.

https://www.facebook.com/nba/videos/10154002312833463/

Sick mixtape!

[markinca]

I just find it hard to believe that anyone who can claim that they're a true 'student of the game' can't appreciate the magnitude of Curry's offensive dominance this year.

[deemsterz33]

Had the pleasure of attending the game in Portland on Monday. As much of a let down it was to lose in overtime, it was certainly awe-inspiring to watch Curry unleash the fury in the 4th quarter and OT! It takes a perfect storm for a player to get the unanimous vote for MVP, and this year was the one. After seeing it in person, I totally get! Let's go Blazers 2017 :)

[houdini]

I tried to clean your thread.

I also tried to clean the forum.

[NoleinJax]

Had the pleasure of attending the game in Portland on Monday. As much of a let down it was to lose in overtime, it was certainly awe-inspiring to watch Curry unleash the fury in the 4th quarter and OT! It takes a perfect storm for a player to get the unanimous vote for MVP, and this year was the one. After seeing it in person, I totally get! Let's go Blazers 2017 :)

That's awesome. How many of y'all in the stands had that same dumbfounded look on their face as Paul Allen during OT? Had that happened in Oracle, the crowd noise probably would have registered on the Richter scale. I'm just happy I woke up during the 4th quarter to watch history. You got to see it in person and I'm sure Portland fans will be talking about that game for years and years.

[bulljh]

I tried to clean your thread.

I also tried to clean the forum.

It's much appreciated, thank you.

[bulljh]

Curry was "dropin dimes, dropin dimes" last night.

[88horsepower]

I tried to clean your thread.

I also tried to clean the forum.

Thanks, Houdini. It's greatly appreciated.

[blackbears86]

thank you Houdini!