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[EyeintheSkyy 0]

...although I'm sure you'd like to

[whippedspoon 0]

Eric Gagne- Best pitcher (n.l)

that should be closer because he's definately not the best pitcher.

Gagne best closer? i believe Mariano Rivera would have alot to say about that!

Mariano Rivera? hahahaha! That's some funny stuff. Does he play for the Red Sox now? They should put him on the payroll. Nash is the MVP. He deserves it. But we all know Shaq is the best player. He's been the best player since the first Laker championship. He's unstoppable as long as his teammates don't muck up the rest of it. Hottest Canadian chick? Elisha Cuthbert baby!

[rog 0]

Steve Nash winning MVP is very deserved and it's a great thing for basketball not just in Canada, but in the US as well. It rewards a guy who for more than just ppg. Nash is the ultimate team player. A great shooter, but a better passer. By all accounts, he's an inspiration to those around him, and he makes his team mates look better on the court with his vision, creativity, timing and judgement. Who's a better role model for young ball players? A passionate hard-working self-made all-star who's all about the team, or a huge guy in the post?As for the beer, Molson and Blue are the same swill pouring out of every huge commercial brewery in North America. Canada definately has the best beer, but with the exception of Keiths, none of the big name beers are any better than Bud. You need to buy some Upper Canada, Sleeman's, St. Ambroise (ooh baby!) and the like to get truly great beer.

[mrdannyg 274]

"There's unrest in the forrest, there's trouble with the trees,The maples want more sunlight, and the oaks ignore their pleas...The problem, with the maples, and their quite convinces they're right.. They say the oaks are just too greedy, and they grab up all the lightBut Oaks can't help it, if they like the way they're made..and they wonder why the maples can't be happy in their shade..The is trouble in forresst, and the animals all have fled, The Maples scream "OPPRESSION" and the oaks just shake their headsSo the Maples formed a union, and demanded equal rights..they said the oaks are just too lucky, we will make them give us lightnow their's no more oak oppression, 'cause they passed a noble law..now the trees are all made equal withHATCHETAXand SAW!!!!!!!" Rush is the greatest band ever, recognize!! What's better than hard rocking objectivist fables? Answer, NOTHING!

This is the best post in the history of this board. I know DN agrees.

[KidKanuck 0]

Shaq should be the MVP every year.. the fact that he has only one MVP is a travesty... does anyone really think there's anyone in the NBA that is more dominating that Shaq? There's no other player I'd rather have on my team than Shaq.. Period.. end of discussion. Don't get me wrong, Nash has skills, I'm not hating his game.. but.. seriously, Miami went from zero to Championship contender 'cause of Shaq.

I agree that Shaq is the most dominant player in the league...he is also has three or four moves...two of which are against the rules...the three step shuffle...and the head and shoulder down drive through the chest of a defender. If the game was called by the book then players like Shaq wouldn't dominate as much as they do. That is not to say that he wouldn't be one of the best players regardless...Nash may not be the best player in the league...but he did have the best season thus he is almost certainly the MVP this year.As for Miami turning into a contender because of Shaq....it has as much to do with the emergence of Wade as it does Shaq.If you have ever played basketball you know that the most valuable player on the team is the starting point gaurd without question... it doesn't make sense when a player like John Stockton turns a good not great player like Karl Malone into argueably the "best" power forward of all time and he never won 1 MVP when he should have won 5 or 6...fact is...because of the flash and glamour that the media demands...the point guard is exceptionally undervalued...MVP is normally reserved for those who should win the award for Most Exciting Player.just my two cents...that's about 1.5 cents USDKK

[KidKanuck 0]

More CanadiansBEST SEX SYMBOLE : Pam AndersonMOST SUCCESSFUL COMEDIAN: Jim Carrey (although thats a close race)

Best hockey fan: ME....I said it first so it's true...everyone just back off!KK

[socalpoker_j 1]

Steve Nash? He went from a team with big names to another team with big names and big talent and hes getting an award for what... feeding the big names who are doing the same thing they did last year? ... definitely not even the best point guard, let alone player.

[vaglvr 0]

Steve Nash? He went from a team with big names to another team with big names and big talent and hes getting an award for what... feeding the big names who are doing the same thing they did last year? ... definitely not even the best point guard, let alone player.

.Who is better at point, Jayson Terry? Stephon Marbury?

[mrdannyg 274]

many people have said it, and yet people are still posting stupid things. of course nash isn't the best player. the award is for most valuable player. arguably, nash was that.sure it happens to go to the best player sometimes, even often. but it shouldn't, something MLB needs to be reminded of (see alex rodriguez). anyways, no one is saying a 6'1 canadian is the best player don't worry, just the most valuable. don't imagine it will, but hopefully this prevents stupid posts like an upcoming one saying nash couldn't take shaq 1 on 1 so he shouldn't win the award (could he? that'd be funny).daniel

[BigDMcGee 3,367]

Shaq should be the MVP every year.. the fact that he has only one MVP is a travesty... does anyone really think there's anyone in the NBA that is more dominating that Shaq? There's no other player I'd rather have on my team than Shaq.. Period.. end of discussion. Don't get me wrong, Nash has skills, I'm not hating his game.. but.. seriously, Miami went from zero to Championship contender 'cause of Shaq.

Actually I agree with most of your statement other than Miami did make the playoffs last year. Phoenix was worse than Miami last year. But I agree, Shaq should be MVP because Nash plays no defense!

Being the eighth seed in last year's eastern confrence is the same as zero... if phonix had been in the east last year, they would have been the eigth seed

[BigDMcGee 3,367]

Shaq should be the MVP every year.. the fact that he has only one MVP is a travesty... does anyone really think there's anyone in the NBA that is more dominating that Shaq? There's no other player I'd rather have on my team than Shaq.. Period.. end of discussion. Don't get me wrong, Nash has skills, I'm not hating his game.. but.. seriously, Miami went from zero to Championship contender 'cause of Shaq.

I agree that Shaq is the most dominant player in the league...he is also has three or four moves...two of which are against the rules...the three step shuffle...and the head and shoulder down drive through the chest of a defender. If the game was called by the book then players like Shaq wouldn't dominate as much as they do. That is not to say that he wouldn't be one of the best players regardless...Nash may not be the best player in the league...but he did have the best season thus he is almost certainly the MVP this year.As for Miami turning into a contender because of Shaq....it has as much to do with the emergence of Wade as it does Shaq.If you have ever played basketball you know that the most valuable player on the team is the starting point gaurd without question... it doesn't make sense when a player like John Stockton turns a good not great player like Karl Malone into argueably the "best" power forward of all time and he never won 1 MVP when he should have won 5 or 6...fact is...because of the flash and glamour that the media demands...the point guard is exceptionally undervalued...MVP is normally reserved for those who should win the award for Most Exciting Player.just my two cents...that's about 1.5 cents USDKK

And if the game was called the way it should, centers would be fouled out in the first quarter against Shaq.. Shaq gets Mugged on every play by defenders, and he still dominates them... If the game was called the way it should, Shaq would average 40 points a game.. please..and phoenix's success is due as much to amare stoddlmire's emergence, if you want to play the Wade card... Don't get Me wrong, Wade is great.. but do you really think Miami would be higher than a 7 seed in the (L)east? Oh, the most Valuable player on the Laker's Dynasty was defenatly the point guard, not Shaq or kobe... Yeah, Micheal Jordan was cool, but BJ Armstrong was the MVP of the bulls teams.. PLEASE.

[BigDMcGee 3,367]

Every single year.. Look at Post Orlando... With Shaq, in the championship game, with out Shaq, in the lottery. The Lakers... with Shaq, three time champions, without Shaq, in the lottery.. Miami, Marginal playoff team, to Championship contender. Don't get Me wrong, I think Nash is a great player, but everyone hates on Shaq''s game. I don't think you realize how much a team's game plan on offense and defense changes when Shaq is on the floor. Shaq should have 10 MVP's not one..

[BigDMcGee 3,367]

Best Healthcare system in the western Hemisphere? CanadaMost Sane laws on sex work and drugs in the western hemisphere? CanadoCoolest National Anthem? Well, since the Soviet Union is no more, Canada

[MSR 0]

Steve Nash? He went from a team with big names to another team with big names and big talent and hes getting an award for what... feeding the big names who are doing the same thing they did last year? ... definitely not even the best point guard, let alone player.

.Who is better at point, Jayson Terry? Stephon Marbury?

Allen Iverson.

[Governator 54]

We have a lot to be proud of up here, its very difficult for any canadian to get involved in professional sports when 95% of the franchises are situated in the states. Southern states play baseball & golf all year round, we have 1 major league baseball team, 1 nba team & about 3 golfers nation wide that can actually break par lol. Anytime someone makes it to the big leagues it comes noticed to the rest of us here. They may not always be the best players around but there is a lot to be proud of and I think its important we all support our athletes & that's why I'm very proud of Daniel, beats the odds (literally) and puts us on the map.Go Canada Go

[vaglvr 0]

Steve Nash? He went from a team with big names to another team with big names and big talent and hes getting an award for what... feeding the big names who are doing the same thing they did last year? ... definitely not even the best point guard, let alone player.

.Who is better at point, Jayson Terry? Stephon Marbury?

Allen Iverson.

Oh yeah, ehh...

[brad44 0]

What about Larry Walker not the best right now but he sure was; 7 time gold glove and League MVP 1999 ( I think) and Career OB% .401

[dmoneypoker 0]

Looks like we canucks have another person thats the best at something in the world with steve nash joining daniel negreanu as the best at what they doDaniel Negreanu- Best poker playerSteve Nash- Best bball playerEric Gagne- Best pitcher (n.l)any hockey playerMike weir- top 6 or 7 golfermike vanderjagt- best kicker haha

Can you really say anyone is the best poker player? I think there is a small group of maybe 10-15 players I consider the best in the world but I can't single one out...As for NBA Nash deserved the MVP but he is nowhere near the best player, I honestly think that's LeBron. Other players that are "better" than Nash include duncan, garnett, t-mac, kobe, dirk, and his very own teammate amare stoudemire.As for kicker... Adam Vinatieri owns Vanderjagt. don't forget the Colts are an indoor team.You get a pass on Gagne because you had the presence of mind to put NL, Everyone knows Rivera is the best EVER

[BigDMcGee 3,367]

But they also have the worst.... Martin Short.. man thatguys blows.. what with Canada and Comedians anyway... So many great okay and crappy comedians are canadian... Must be the water...and Mosten and LaBlatts suck, just like Bud and MGD.. macro brews taste like piss> Anyone who likes them has either boughten into the advertizing hype, or is blinded by nationalism. Speaking of Canadian beverages, I hear Slurpies are better in Canada. That their Seven Eleven's have a slightly different, and better recipe.. I've also heard that Calgary is the Slurpie capital of the world... can this be confirmed?

[dmoneypoker 0]

What about Larry Walker not the best right now but he sure was; 7 time gold glove and League MVP 1999 ( I think) and Career OB% .401

To say that Larry Walker was not at one point the one of most productive players in the game is a folly, but I don't think he's to be considered one of the elite players of all time because his best years were spent with the Rockies... anyone with any kind of hitting talent can put up monster numbers at Coors field.His last year in Montreal, he had 19 hr and86 RBI.. the next year with the Rox, he hit 36 and 101. His best year in Montreal was 1992 with 22 hr and 92 rbi. And just to clarify, he won the MVP in 97.Look at Todd Helton. He's the MLB leader in RBI since 97 or 98, something like that. But why hasn't he ever tried to leave Colorado, why hasn't a team tried to acquire him at the all star break?? You think he's honestly happy being on a team that loses every year? No, it's because he wouldn't be as good anywhere else, especially on an AL Team.So yeah, Walker was an awesome overall player but no doubt his numbers were aided by him being on colorado.

[goldie79 0]

Speaking of Canadian beverages, I hear Slurpies are better in Canada. That their Seven Eleven's have a slightly different, and better recipe.. I've also heard that Calgary is the Slurpie capital of the world... can this be confirmed?

Confirmed.

[hockeyeh 0]

BigDMcGee wrote: Speaking of Canadian beverages, I hear Slurpies are better in Canada. That their Seven Eleven's have a slightly different, and better recipe.. I've also heard that Calgary is the Slurpie capital of the world... can this be confirmed? Confirmed.actually it's Winnipeg mofo's and that CAN be confirmed!

[smurdogg 0]

You can't call Allen Iverson the best point guard because he has to be the number one option. He motivates his teammates to play better, but he doesn't make the team better. AI is the best guard in the L, Nash is MVP. Shaq is the most dominant, but Miami would be OK with just Wade, the jones', odom, 'Zo, Brian Grant and Caron Butler.

[goldie79 0]

I apologize.

7-Eleven has dubbed Manitoba the Slurpee Capital of the World. The 7-Eleven stores in Manitoba sell an average of 8,300 Slurpee drinks per store each month, which makes us number one in Slurpee sales worldwide.

[CormacD 0]

All you folks from America's little neighbor up north are endearing, and amusing. You have a funny little world. Anyway, here's what Bill Simmons had to say about Nash for MVP. I think the point is well made. Rock on Canada.After watching last night's Suns-Grizzlies game, I came to the conclusion that this whole "Steve Nash for MVP" thing is the dumbest argument in the history of basketball. How can anyone argue that Amare Stoudemire isn't the most important player on that team? For instance, let's say you replaced Nash in Phoenix with Kirk Hinrich for the entire season. Would the Suns still be a top-five team? Of course they would. Even if you replaced him with Jason Williams or Tony Parker, they're still probably a top-five team – they're just too loaded. But who could possibly fill Stoudemire's shoes on that team? Is there another athletic big man in the league who brings as much to the table? He's an absolute force of nature. I just don't understand this whole thing. Seriously, I'm flummoxed. And why hasn't anyone written the "If Steve Nash were black, nobody would be mentioning him as an MVP candidate" column yet? If the late Ralph Wiley were still around, he and the Road Dogg would have had three 4,500-word conversations about this topic already. Do you honestly think Steve Nash would be considered a top-three MVP candidate if he looked like Baron Davis? Come on. He's not even the best player on his own team. This is crazy. I wish I could use the pseudonym "William X" on Page 2 and write an entire column about this.