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DWill legitimate top 5 MVP candidate? Legler thinks so...

I thought about Deron being the MVP a few days ago. He has been amazing lately, getting about 25 and 10 each night.
Much better than what Nash did during his so-called MVP years.

It will come down to where the Jazz finish in the standings. If the jazz keep this pace up and get the #1 seed, win 60 games, then their best player, Deron obviously, would have to get consideration, especially if he averages over 20 and 10.

And this year could be wide open. I can't think of any player that would be the sentimental favorite, or someone who hasn't won yet that should have. Maybe Kevin Durrant, but for Durrant to win it, I think he has to have a great year and have his team finish near the top. Same for Deron.
 
He definitely deserves to be in the discussion, but he will put tossed aside because he is on the Jazz unfortunately. I know Malone won it in the era of Jordan, but do you think the voters and their bias won't go for LeBron, Kobe, etc etc?
 
He definitely deserves to be in the discussion, but he will put tossed aside because he is on the Jazz unfortunately. I know Malone won it in the era of Jordan, but do you think the voters and their bias won't go for LeBron, Kobe, etc etc?

I do. Deron is winning games, LeBron is not.

My litmus test is how the Jazz bounce back from a loss. Jazz like to make runs like this then drop about 3 in a row. Good teams lose one then bounce back. Deron will lead if the Jazz are to consistently bounce back from losses and prove they are a legitimate contender, if not the top seed. If the Jazz can avoid droughts then yes, Deron is a strong contender if recent play keeps up. He carries this team.

I also think he's taking it to the next level when playing the 2. He facilitates extremely well, and really shows off his court awareness at the 2. He might bump his assist and scoring averages up at the 2.
 
I do. Deron is winning games, LeBron is not.

My litmus test is how the Jazz bounce back from a loss. Jazz like to make runs like this then drop about 3 in a row. Good teams lose one then bounce back. Deron will lead if the Jazz are to consistently bounce back from losses and prove they are a legitimate contender, if not the top seed. If the Jazz can avoid droughts then yes, Deron is a strong contender if recent play keeps up. He carries this team.

I also think he's taking it to the next level when playing the 2. He facilitates extremely well, and really shows off his court awareness at the 2. He might bump his assist and scoring averages up at the 2.

I don't disagree with anything you said. I just think in the end that voter bias will make it nearly impossible for him to be taken as seriously as a Kobe etc... Not arguing that he shouldn't be taken seriously.
 
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