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I would be fine with Lebron getting MVP, but I really think Kobe should get it. Everyone's definition of MVP differs, which makes the award sort of a crapshoot (Nash should NOT have won it last year, he cannot play defense at all, like you have said). I disagree with you, however about Kobe not being indispensible. He is by far the most indispensable player in the league. If you replace him with an average player at his position, Lakers win less than 20 games. Really, their team is not good. Replacing T-Mac with him is kind of meaningless, since you're putting in a star for another star, alt

I LOVE GA, but I'm also realistic, and it is ridiculous to call him a top 5 player at this point in his career. He might be there some day, but right now top 5 has to be some combination of Kobe, Wade, Lebron, Dirk, and KG (he's still good even if his team sucks). Duncan would be there if not for injury, and Shaq if he's playing his best. GA is borderline top 10 at best.

More than just above average, top 20 in the game, probably top 15. Add me to the club, Gilbert is the man, even though he left my Warriors.