tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post111391529348015723..comments2023-10-22T07:07:22.603-05:00Comments on <a href="http://sturminator.blogspot.com/">Bob's Blog - Live from Lewisville</a>: Is Kiper a Fraud?Sturminatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03512218221714280831noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113971036184647032005-04-19T23:23:00.000-05:002005-04-19T23:23:00.000-05:00Ohhh Sturmy sturm sturm, I agree with Jared. Shaq ...Ohhh Sturmy sturm sturm, I agree with Jared. Shaq has been the face of this league since MJ retired, and has carried the crown well. But we are talking about this year, there is no need to give a lifeime achievement MVP...he has already won MVP's. I don't see why MVP requirements have become so convoluted, this guy left this team, now this team is good and that team is bad...UUUGGGHHH!!! Tired head...<BR/><BR/>Why can't we just give it to the guy on a good team who is having the best year. Again, when you factor in every possible offensive and defensive stat I don't see anyone else (except Lebron)having the same kind of year. <BR/><BR/>Talk about importance, Cuban gets alot of credit for turning this franchise around, but I think we all know that if Dirk didn't become Dirk...well can anyone say Radisav Curcic(spare Mav on '92 team that won 11 games)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113966576683480562005-04-19T22:09:00.000-05:002005-04-19T22:09:00.000-05:00All that you said was true about the Shaq of three...All that you said was true about the Shaq of three years ago. It's simply not true anymore. The Heat had a good run in the playoffs last year, and Dwayne deveoped into a star this year. The Heat gained Shaq and improved to an above average team. They would not be elite in the West, and I expect the Suns, Spurs or Mavs to beat them in the Finals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113965717097399282005-04-19T21:55:00.000-05:002005-04-19T21:55:00.000-05:00Overall, I don't disagree with many of the points ...Overall, I don't disagree with many of the points that have been made. But in defense of Shaq, I would be willing to admit his affect on the league his entire career as a factor. Every team he has played on has been an instant championship contender by his mere presence. Now he only won when joined by Phil (and Kobe), but he has so dominated the competition for so long, that to compare him to anyone else in this league besides perhaps Duncan is just incongruent. Dirk or Nash or AI could all be candidates in the "MVP amongst those other players", but not anywhere close to the effect of Shaquille.Sturminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03512218221714280831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113959981872769482005-04-19T20:19:00.000-05:002005-04-19T20:19:00.000-05:00I meant "singular entity"...not sigular...I meant "singular entity"...not sigular...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113959616617043322005-04-19T20:13:00.000-05:002005-04-19T20:13:00.000-05:00Meredith-Sure A.I. has more assists, and steals.Di...Meredith-<BR/>Sure A.I. has more assists, and steals.Dirk has more blocks and rebounds. Although, combine steals and blocks:A.I.-2.52,Shaq-2.79,Dirk-2.86. My point about both ends of the court, while A.I. can pick your pockets, he can also become a defensive liability because of his size. I think A.I. is great, and always should be considered for MVP. But, more often than not when A.I. is forced to take over (which is often) its always at the offensive end. Nowhere on the court is Dirk a liability. Everybody remembers that houston game where Dirk had 53 pts, but don't remember his 16 boards, 3 steals, and 4 blocks. I know its not Iverson's fault he's only 5'11, but he is still only 5'11 which does limit what he can do on the court, where as Dirk is seemingly...limitless<BR/><BR/>I just think that Dirk is such a sigular entity, who is finally putting up awesome "all-around" numbers...I mean we haven't even mentioned the fact that he is the greatest shooting 7 footer ever in the history of ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113946700586110122005-04-19T16:38:00.000-05:002005-04-19T16:38:00.000-05:00"but Dirk does more on the court at both ends and ..."but Dirk does more on the court at both ends and in general then Iverson"<BR/><BR/>Uh, Keith? I beg to differ. Iverson is the leading scorer in the league this season (30.9 per game to Dirk's 26.3). He's also averaging 8 assists per game, whereas Dirk is averaging 3.1. And you want to talk about the other end of the court? Iverson is second in the league averaging 2.42 steals per game. Dirk? He's got 1.26 (28th in the NBA). Dirk has more blocks and rebounds, obviously, than AI. I don't know that I'd say Dirk is better at both ends of the court...<BR/><BR/>"You have to be on an elite team to be mentioned, and the Sixers are no where near that."<BR/><BR/>I agree, Mark. I didn't say he should WIN the award, but I think his name should be mentioned. He deserves that. Also, I think hypocracy is fun, and I seem to remember a bunch of Dallas sports fans being pretty excited when A-Rod when the MVP award here.meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668759601469162060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113941375816038132005-04-19T15:09:00.000-05:002005-04-19T15:09:00.000-05:00BTW, the Lakers also lost Gary Payton, Karl Malone...BTW, the Lakers also lost Gary Payton, Karl Malone and Derick Fisher. Where do people get off saying "all the Lakers lost was Shaq"? And I almost always agree with Bob, but he's buying into the national hype and not doing any research.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113933663723973772005-04-19T13:01:00.000-05:002005-04-19T13:01:00.000-05:00I'm a Mav's fan, but if (or as I believe, when) Ho...I'm a Mav's fan, but if (or as I believe, when) Houston wins in 6, then what? Back to the free agent merry-go-round again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113932332760288952005-04-19T12:38:00.001-05:002005-04-19T12:38:00.001-05:00Sorry Bob but you are wrong to say look what the M...Sorry Bob but you are wrong to say look what the Mavs and Lakers have done this year without Nash and Shaq in your MVP vote. Shaq is a fine choice and I am split between him and Nash, but look what the Mavs added. Terry, Damp, Stack, Van Horn, Harris, hell even Henderson has made an impact. The Lakers lost Shaq, got no real replacements,(<BR/>Terry is much closer to Nash's level than Mihm is to Shaq's) and have been in coaching turmoil all year.<BR/><BR/>The Suns went from 29 wins wins to best record in the NBA(62 wins). The Heat went from 42 wins(2nd in there division)to 57 wins.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, Shaq is a fine choice, but I think it is bad judgement to use what there old teams are doing this year in the equation. There have been too many changes to effectivly compare it.Mark D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15522549772179385890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113932282185328292005-04-19T12:38:00.000-05:002005-04-19T12:38:00.000-05:00AI would definitely be worthy this year, but how w...AI would definitely be worthy this year, but how weird would it be if we had a German pope AND a German NBA MVP? I say let's find out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113932262301424212005-04-19T12:37:00.000-05:002005-04-19T12:37:00.000-05:00I think that phrase "Shaq is MVP, no question" dri...I think that phrase "Shaq is MVP, no question" drives me absolutely freakin nuts!!! There is considerable question, more than any other year over who should be MVP. I think Jared hit the nail on the head, there is more to the demise of the Lakers than just Shaq leaving. A.I. is another good choice who should merit serious consideration, but Dirk does more on the court at both ends and in general then IversonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113931150455639312005-04-19T12:19:00.000-05:002005-04-19T12:19:00.000-05:00Shaq is the MVP...no question. Though it is a bit ...Shaq is the MVP...no question. Though it is a bit disappointing that Allen Iverson is never mentioned in these MVP talks. The Sixers will finish 6th or 7th in the East, but without AI, they're the worst team in the conference, easily. Plus, he's about to become the 4th player in NBA history to win 4 scoring titles.meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668759601469162060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113930870508209932005-04-19T12:14:00.000-05:002005-04-19T12:14:00.000-05:00Wow, my e-mail made a sports blog...what skills I ...Wow, my e-mail made a sports blog...what skills I possess!<BR/>After further consideration, I don't think that winning a division should be required. With the lopsided talent in some divisions it is much harder to win this division then say the Eastern conf atlantic division. Doesn't the Mavs success in the playoffs superseed a useless division title. Lets not forget, the Mavs were a Dirk knee injury away from finals just two years ago. <BR/><BR/>I just can't see giving Shaq the nod because the lakers suck, no Dirk and over the course of a year the Mavs are looking lottery. Dirk has payed his NBA dues, gotten better every year except last(although check out what he did in the playoffs), his team has remained one of the premier teams in the entire league for five years now amidst a revolving door of players and other chaos, player of the month twice...I wanna see my boy get his !!! <BR/><BR/>He is the only guy doing the things he does...sounds like MVP to me...by the way if Nash wins, worse MVP ever!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113930035693605942005-04-19T12:00:00.000-05:002005-04-19T12:00:00.000-05:00Why do people consistently leave out the other imp...Why do people consistently leave out the other important person the Lakers lost this off-season - Phil Jacks. The Lakers had both Shaq and Koby for several years before sniffing an NBA trophy, and who's arrival coinscided with their first? Phil Jackson. So the Lakers lost both and are terrible. The Heat went from average to above average. They are in NO way great. They are 2-6 against the Mavs, Suns, Spurs and Sonics. They are 18-12 against the West, and 39-11 against the East. These are not the numbers of a great team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-1113926089958385092005-04-19T10:54:00.000-05:002005-04-19T10:54:00.000-05:00What's really crazy about Shaq is not the Heats re...What's really crazy about Shaq is not the Heats record (Wade would have won them 50 this year anyway), but what happened to the Lakers. Especially since Norm proclaimed last year after the trade that "Lamar Odom is every bit as good as Dirk". So they loose only Shaq, keep Kobe, add "Dirk" and a bunch of nice roleplayers and they can't keep up with the Clippers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com