Why hasn't the MVP award been announced yet?

[CardShark]

I thought it was supposed to be out early this week. Is there any chance that Nash could still win it or has it already been decided that Nowitzski has won it?

 

[DeAnna]

They are changing all the ballots. That takes time.

 

[azirish]

They're waiting for a major world crisis so the embarassing news will get lost.

 

[jenna2891]

it was supposed to be presented this week, but they couldn't get dirk out of the sock drawer he's curled up in.

 

[Ryanwb]

They're waiting for the David Hasselhoff video fiasco to subside a bit

 

[jlove]

It's because Nash didn't win it. If he had, they would have presented it to him game 1 against the Spurs at home. That means that most likely Dirk won it and they have to schedule it all with a press conference from the back woods lakes of Germany.

 

[SactownSunsFan]

They're waiting for the David Hasselhoff video fiasco to subside a bit

 

[Mainstreet]

It's because Nash didn't win it. If he had, they would have presented it to him game 1 against the Spurs at home. That means that most likely Dirk won it and they have to schedule it all with a press conference from the back woods lakes of Germany.

It would almost be disrespectful to Nash if Dirk got the MVP award while the Suns were at home. I'm thinking it will happen Saturday in SA or, better yet, presented in different game.

 

[Divide Et Impera]

It would almost be disrespectful to Nash if Dirk got the MVP award while the Suns were at home. I'm thinking it will happen Saturday in SA or, better yet, presented in different game.

Does Dirk have to be present for the presentation of the award? I hope not. Talk about an awkward moment fit for a "Want to get away?" commercial....

 

[Gaddabout]

Talk about an awkward moment fit for a "Want to get away?" commercial....

That's so good, I'm sending it to my friend at Southwest Airlines.

 

[msdundee]

It would almost be disrespectful to Nash if Dirk got the MVP award while the Suns were at home. I'm thinking it will happen Saturday in SA or, better yet, presented in different game.

Likely a different game somewhere. Can you just imagine the reaction of the crowd at USAC if the award were presented to Dirk at a Suns game here? It would be worse than brutal. Then again, if they did it in San Antonio during one of the next two games, Spurs fans would probably give him a standing ovation just on principle, so they might use that as a cover-up.

 

[Mainstreet]

Likely a different game somewhere. Can you just imagine the reaction of the crowd at USAC if the award were presented to Dirk at a Suns game here? It would be worse than brutal. Then again, if they did it in San Antonio during one of the next two games, Spurs fans would probably give him a standing ovation just on principle, so they might use that as a cover-up.

If I have learned anything about the Spurs/ Mavs rivalry, the fans in San Antonio have no love loss between the teams. They might even boo Dirk who I highly respect. If Dirk wins it, he deserves better.

 

[msdundee]

If I have learned anything about the Spurs/ Mavs rivalry, the fans in San Antonio have no love loss between the teams. They might even boo Dirk who I highly respect. If Dirk wins it, he deserves better.

That's right, too -- didn't think about that. Since the Mavs are out of the playoffs now, maybe they'll just take the easy road and do it at a press conference.

 

[dodie53]

i think they do it in a press conference..

or at the start of the pre-season

 

[Bufalay]

i think they do it in a press conference..

or at the start of the pre-season

haha that would be awesome if they waited until next season to give it to him, or to even address the issue

 

[supernova]

Dirk is obviously NOT the MVP, but technically he was during the reg. season. Therefore Stern's faced with a catch 22: either he cooks the books and gives it to Nash, or he gives it to a complete loser.

I wouldn't be surprised if he pulls a Jeb Busha and gives it to Nash.

Who cares? If there's one thing I've realized of Nash, pressure doesn't get to him.

 

[AsUdUdE]

I think the NBA will simply "forget" to give the award this year, thus prompting the following interviews:

Reporter: why wasn't there an MVP award this year?

David Stern: MV-what, I have no idea what your talking about.... Lets talk about steriods, proud to say none of those are in the NBA...

 

[Mainstreet]

Dirk is obviously NOT the MVP, but technically he was during the reg. season. Therefore Stern's faced with a catch 22: either he cooks the books and gives it to Nash, or he gives it to a complete loser.

I wouldn't be surprised if he pulls a Jeb Busha and gives it to Nash.

Who cares? If there's one thing I've realized of Nash, pressure doesn't get to him.

If it were possible, the best scenario is for Nash and Dirk to get co-MVPs. Personally I don't think there is any reason for Dirk to shrug from the award. He had a great regular season as did Nash. Now I would be upset if a player like Kobe won it because of meaningless stats.

 

[BC867]

Maybe they're changing the title on the plaque to Most Invisible Player.

 

[TheHopToad]

Perhaps some of the ballots were "lost in the mail". Maybe they're contacting those voters to have them "re-vote".

 

[Divide Et Impera]

Maybe the RNC was handling the votes and now there's a challenge due to some suspicious vote switching....

 

[Mainstreet]

Perhaps some of the ballots were "lost in the mail". Maybe they're contacting those voters to have them "re-vote".

Or maybe a issue with hanging chads again.

 

[TheHopToad]

Yep, I can see the Supreme Court giving it to Nash...

 

[Steel Sun]

this stuff is too funny

 

[CardEd]

Likely a different game somewhere....... quote]

How about a presentation in the Bay area at the GS/Uath game. That would be classic!