10. Steve Nash- Phoenix Suns
Nash won back-to-back MVP awards in 2005 and 2006, and since then he has always found a way to sneak himself into the MVP discussion. Nash will be leading the Amare-less Suns, which shouldn’t be a problem for this fearless leader. The only problem is the competition in the West.
9. Brandon Jennings- Milwaukee Bucks
Young Buck, who was a leading candidate for Rookie of the Year last year, will carry the Bucks to higher places. Last year he shocked the world and helped lead them to the six seed in the Eastern Conference. Entering his second season, expect bigger things this year from Jennings, and the Bucks. Watch out for this team.
8. Carmelo Anthony- Denver Nuggets
With the LeBron James chip constantly always on his shoulder, Melo his hungrier than ever to prove he is more valuable than The King was. Since this could be his last year in Denver, he wants to show just how valuable he is, as he is one of the most underrated players at making his teammates better.
7. Tyreke Evans- Sacramento Kings
Evans, the reigning Rookie of the Year, is about to carry the whole town of Sacramento on his back, along with teammate DeMarcus Cousins. Evans will lead the team to the playoffs which will instantly put him in the discussion for Most Valuable Player.
6. Brandon Roy- Portland Trail Blazers
With Roy leading the young exciting Trail Blazers potentially as high as a 4 seed in the West, Roy becomes an instant candidate for MVP like he has previously. If he can stay healthy for the entire season, he is just about as good as any other 2-3 guard in the league.
5. Deron Williams- Utah Jazz
No Carlos Boozer? No problem. Deron’s got a new teammate in town to run the highly effective pick and roll offense; Al Jefferson. Quite possibly looking at a better season than last year numerically.
4. Derrick Rose- Chicago Bulls
Rose will lead the Bulls yet again, this time with a stronger supporting cast. If Rose can limit the turnovers, keep up his steals, and average close to double-digit assists, he can be one of the top players in the Association this year.
3. Kobe Bryant- Los Angeles Lakers
Another player who will always be an MVP candidate. Winner of the 2008 MVP, Kobe’s already sky-high chances go up now that LeBron is no longer an MVP threat.
2. Dwight Howard- Orlando Magic
For the rest of his career, Howard will always be a top-three MVP candidate. Defensively, he’s untouchable. The only thing holding him back from hoisting the trophy is a higher free-throw percentage resulting in a higher points per game average.
1. Kevin Durant- Oklahoma City Thunder
Had LeBron James made his move one season earlier, Durant already would have snagged his first MVP, at a record breaking 21-years of age. The record for youngest player to ever win the MVP award will not be going anywhere, as KD will win it this season at 22-years-young. As the reigning scoring champ in only his third year (30 ppg), and a summers-worth of overseas exposure, he will return better than ever. He’ll lead the Thunder towards the top of the Western Conference averaging nearly 35 points per game.
Lebron James is still the MVP, he is the best.. look at him the way he play, what a great player…we cant deny his talent, he deserves to be an MVP again…
Derrick Rose will be MVP this year. End Of Story.
The Black Mamba 2011 NBA MVP