Dec 4, 2009
MVP Debate: Is #3 Realistic for MVSteve?
MVP Debate: Here are the per 48 minute breakdowns of the leading MVP candidates and all-star point guards. I did the per 48 minutes for two reasons. First, There is a massive disparity only between Nash’s numbers and everyone else’s. In addition, Nash has his minutes strategically limited for the longevity of the season. I am sure minutes played is a relevant fact in this debate, just obviously less relevant than points, assists, rebounds and things like that. I believe anyone would be hard pressed to prove Nash COULDN’T play 40 minutes like everyone else. He is one of the most freakish conditioned athletes the NBA has ever seen. However, that would risk him burning out by the end of the Season. Not to mention, Nash is typically only in games in late in games if they are extremely close. Other teams play their stars right to the wire. So sure, Lebron can score an extra 8 points in the fourth against the Suns back-ups… but how relevant in the MVP race are those garbage baskets these scorers get? I don’t know, but it seems like the per48 is at least a fun and solid indicator.
The Nashty One: 32.3 Points, 17.0 Assists!, 4.1 rebounds
Lebrona 35.9/10.3/ 8.3
Kobe – 37.8/5.2/6.9
Melo – 40.3/4.6/ 7.9
Rondo – 15.6/13.2/5.7
Paul – 33.6/13.0/4.8
Wade – 33.5/7.1/6.4
Nash is statistically generating SIXTY-EIGHT points for his team per 48 minutes not including assists that turn into three-pointers, which he surely leads. Now, granted, part of the knock on Nash is that he isn’t able to play the longer minutes. after-all he is playing by far the fewest minutes of any of these guys. So, it seems like there is a choice the Suns are obviously making. Take Nash out of games, reducing our productivity, but potentially increasing our stamina and playoff potential.
Why in the world is Rondo in the debate? I understand the guy is great on D and generates a ton of steals… but MVP caliber? I’d toss the likes of Dirk or even Roy in there before talking about Rondo.
Rondo was simply included because I wanted to show how dominate he was compared to the top people at his position.
Nash’s per48 assists are down to 16.5 and Paul’s are up to 13.6 after last night so it’s basically like we’re back at square one isn’t it? The Suns are going to have a tough matchup in round one vs. Portland considering they’ll prob end up 4/5 in the West. I mean Oden is out but couuuld be back in time for the playoffs so I’m not sure at this pt how that will influence the outcome of the series. You also have to take into consideration that Batum will be back by then and his tenacious defense could conceivably impact Grant Hill’s efficiency ratings over the course of this potential 7 game smackdown.. To an extent this is all still up in the air but I’ll take Rondo FTW!
Good analysis, but it seems to me that if someone is worried about burning out during the season and has limited time in the game, then that would take away from there MVP status. The MVP is the Most valuable player, and if someone can’t play the whole game and is worried about burning out then there not really valuable for the whole game. However, I do think Nash could easily play more time without being burned out, and it’s a shame they strategically sit him as much as they do.
Ignoring minutes because you think steve could play more if he really needed to is lol bad. Just as innings pitched are important for a pitcher downplaying the importance of minutes played is missing a huge part of the value a player has. Also, it’s not like the suns are crushing everyone, if steve could play more he would.