NBA MVP

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Rockets Star on Big Award: 'It Means a Lot'

James Harden is the new NBA MVP

(Newser) - Third time was the charm for James Harden. The Houston Rockets star was voted the NBA's most valuable player after twice being runner-up, beating out four-time winner LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans at the NBA Awards on Monday night. Harden joined Michael Jordan as...

LeBron Wins MVP in Landslide

But he hints at exit from Cleveland

(Newser) - LeBron James became the 10th player in NBA history to win two consecutive MVP awards yesterday, in a landslide vote that surprised pretty much no one. The Cavaliers forward earned 116 of 123 possible first place votes, and like last year accepted the award in his hometown of Akron, Ohio....

LeBron Celebrates MVP at Hometown Gym
 LeBron Celebrates 
 MVP at Hometown Gym 
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May 4, 2009 10:13 AM CDT

LeBron Celebrates MVP at Hometown Gym

(Newser) - LeBron James accepted his MVP trophy today at his Akron high school gym, telling a packed house that he "never dreamed about being MVP, but if I said I didn't enjoy this award I'd be lying to you," the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. A crowd of students...

Kobe, Lakers Beat Jazz; Take 2-0 Series Lead
 Kobe, Lakers Beat Jazz; 
 Take 2-0 Series Lead 
NBA Playoffs
May 8, 2008 12:45 AM CDT

Kobe, Lakers Beat Jazz; Take 2-0 Series Lead

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists after receiving his first MVP award, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. The Lakers remain the NBA's only unbeaten team in the postseason....

Bryant Named MVP
 Bryant Named MVP 
May 6, 2008 9:51 PM CDT

Bryant Named MVP

Kobe led Lakers to West's best record

(Newser) - Finally, an MVP award for Kobe Bryant. Regarded as the NBA's best player for several years but never its most valuable, Bryant earned the honor at last after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference. He called the award a blessing and an honor...

MVP or Not, There's Drama in LA
 MVP or Not, There's Drama in LA 
OPINION
May 6, 2008 11:55 AM CDT

MVP or Not, There's Drama in LA

Hard to believe Bryant wanted a trade this time last year

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant is set to receive the NBA's MVP trophy tomorrow night, capping off what’s been a strange season for the always-mercurial Lakers guard, Mark Heisler writes in the Los Angeles Times. This season, after all, began with Bryant coming perilously close to leaving the team; it’s a...

Kobe Will Be MVP
 Kobe Will 
 Be MVP 
May 3, 2008 7:20 PM CDT

Kobe Will Be MVP

NBA to make official announcement next week

(Newser) - It’s not official yet, but sources tell the Los Angeles Times that Kobe Bryant will be named this year’s MVP in a ceremony next week. The prize, decided by sports reporters and broadcasters, will be a first for Bryant, who was second in scoring this season but boosted...

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