DWill legitimate top 5 MVP candidate? Legler thinks so...

[Lucky 8ball]

https://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5869773

In this power rankings clip, Legler has the Jazz at the #3 spot. He also says Deron Williams is in the top 5 for MVP consideration with what he is doing for the Jazz.

I can't say I disagree that he is the Jazz's most valuable player. I'm not sure where he ranks league-wide though.

 

[vslice02]

Deron's definitely an MVP canidate right now. The 4th-quarter he played against the Lakers may have been the best quarter of his career. He had a hand in 21-straight Utah points during that quarter, and is making the big play for the Jazz when they need it. He played hurt in Portland and is willing to take on the other team's best SG. He guarded Kobe 6 possessions (by my count) and Kobe didn't score once.
About 1/4 into the season, I'd have the MVP rankings at:
1. Dwight Howard
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Dirk Nowitzki
4. Deron Williams
5. Derrick Rose
6. Russell Westbrook
7. Chris Paul
8. Manu Ginobili
9. Kevin Durant
10.Pau Gasol

 

[Scat]

Deron's definitely an MVP canidate right now. The 4th-quarter he played against the Lakers may have been the best quarter of his career. He had a hand in 21-straight Utah points during that quarter, and is making the big play for the Jazz when they need it. He played hurt in Portland and is willing to take on the other team's best SG. He guarded Kobe 6 possessions (by my count) and Kobe didn't score once.
About 1/4 into the season, I'd have the MVP rankings at:
1. Dwight Howard
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Dirk Nowitzki
4. Deron Williams
5. Derrick Rose
6. Russell Westbrook
7. Chris Paul
8. Manu Ginobili
9. Kevin Durant
10.Pau Gasol

You're such a homer. Not only do you have Paul ranked way too low you have Williams above him. Paul should be in the top 3 as he is the best PG since Magic. /sarcasm

 

[NAOS]

Deron's definitely an MVP canidate right now. The 4th-quarter he played against the Lakers may have been the best quarter of his career. He had a hand in 21-straight Utah points during that quarter, and is making the big play for the Jazz when they need it. He played hurt in Portland and is willing to take on the other team's best SG. He guarded Kobe 6 possessions (by my count) and Kobe didn't score once.
About 1/4 into the season, I'd have the MVP rankings at:
1. Dwight Howard
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Dirk Nowitzki
4. Deron Williams
5. Derrick Rose
6. Russell Westbrook
7. Chris Paul
8. Manu Ginobili
9. Kevin Durant
10.Pau Gasol

I'd say you have Kobe too high. I've watched a bit of the Lakers this year (I live in Lakerland) and I think Pau has clearly been more dominant in stretches, plus they've had a soft schedule.

Also, I think Dirk and DWill could be flipped. I can't take off the homer glasses, tho.

 

[NUMBERICA]

It will come. These things can be taught. The real problem is Deron Williams not pulling his weight and blaming everyone else for the teams struggles.

You guys are WRONG WRONG WRONG.

 

[Siro]

You guys are WRONG WRONG WRONG.

He should be banned just for saying that.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

DWill is a top 5 MVP candidate.
The only person that can stop him is Hayward when he doesn't cut across to clear.

 

[Fakers Luck]

Is MVP awarded to the best player of the best team? In the end, isn't it just a popularity contest? If so, barring an incredible run to the finals, expect no love for a Jazzman.

 

[Maktub]

Except that it's decided before the playoffs start.

 

[LunaticWolf]

You guys are WRONG WRONG WRONG.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrjwaqZfjIY

 

[LiemD]

Is MVP awarded to the best player of the best team? In the end, isn't it just a popularity contest? If so, barring an incredible run to the finals, expect no love for a Jazzman.

Just wanted to say I love your new sig, I don't know why but it made me laugh. Very Nice!

 

[Chad Feldheimer]

If DWill is a candidate, shouldn't Rondo be one too?