We are about at the half point of the NBA season right now, and this is the time where people start projecting what will happen for the rest of the season. One question that is always a hot topic is who is the MVP so far.
The way I see it right now there are about four legit candidates for the MVP. While many things could change in the second half of the season, right now I'd say the MVP candidates are Derrick Rose, Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Dirk Nowitzki, and Dwight Howard. For each candidate I will give a brief resume for MVP this season.
Derrick Rose - The Bulls have been a huge surprise this year holding the 3rd best record in the Eastern Conference. This has all happened with both the Bulls second and third best players battling injuries this year. The Bulls haven't been at full strength yet this year, but they still boast such a great record and that is because of Rose's consistency throughout the season. He is top 10 in both scoring and assist, and many believe he is the leading candidate right now.
Lebron James - Lebron is already a two time MVP, and even though he has other superstars on his team (Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh) he some how manages to distance as the leader of this team. He is also top 10 in both scoring and assists though he also boast a great rebounding number as well. Throw in his tough defense and it is easy to see why he is most widely considered the best player in the NBA today, but is he the MVP this season
Kevin Durant - Durant is leading a very young and promising Oklahoma City Thunder team to the fourth best record in the very deep Western Conference after they barely got in the playoffs last year. He is also the leading scorer in the NBA, something that never hurts an MVP candidates chances.
Dirk Nowitzki - He has also already won an MVP before, and he is currently leading his Dallas Mavericks to a surprising second best record in the tougher Western Conference. He is top 10 in both scoring and rebounding, and has kept his team playing great while the entire team has battled injuries.
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