Who would you want to get the Finals MVP?

[Nathan89]

If the Spurs win the championship, who would you want to get Finals MVP?

I want Timmy to get the MVP even though Manu is my favorite player. I just like the idea of Timmy having a finals MVP in three consecutive decades.

Yes, I know this thread is premature.

[LeCrab]

Tim duncan... but wouldn't it be so sweet if manu got the mvp so espn can no longer proclaim other big 3's the big 3 and would have to automatically call the spurs big 3 the best all time

[elemento]

Manu

[mikepatton]

It would have to be Manu...

I thought he and Timmy both deserved it in 2005, and although it was fair that Tim won, Manu deserves to have his Finals MVP.

[DesignatedT]

Timmy dunks.

[DPG21920]

Absolutely 1000000000000000000000% Manu. He deserves it and there would be nothing more special than to see that man get it.

[ducks]

rj

tp already has run
rj

manu gets more respect from refs then tp
scratch it tp because rj gets to the line alot

[LeCrab]

If we do make the finals look for parker to take so many shots and ball hog....

[DespЏrado]

Blair. Because if he can be that good it means the Spurs have a future beyond Duncan's retirement.

But realistically I'd like Duncan to go out and get that Quadruple double and get a finals MVP as well.

[UnWantedTheory]

rj

tp already has run
rj

manu gets more respect from refs then tp
scratch it tp because rj gets to the line alot
Ah ok.

[ducks]

manu gets more respect from the refs then tp
therefore I want tp to get another finals mvp

I wanted manu to get finals mvp over duncan before



tp if he faces the heat will look to shoot more
why because point guards go off on heat

[timtonymanu]

Well it would be nice to see Tim get another Finals MVP, but it would also be sweet to have Manu get it. To have a big 3 all get Finals MVPs is awesome.

[rmt]

I'd like Duncan to get another Finals MVP so that he can shut up the crazy Kobe fans for just one day - 5 rings with 4 Finals MVP & 2 reg season MVPs > 5 rings with 2 Finals MVP & 1 reg season MVP.

Getting a Finals MVP in 3 different decades would be awesome too - consistent excellence.

Although, Manu getting it would be nice. Then each of the big 3 will have 1.

[JR21]

Definately Manu. If they do win it all im gona say its probably the last one. It would only be right for all 3 to have the award. If it wasn't for all 3 there probably wouldnt be 3 more rings for us. Duncan 3 tp 1 and manu 1. It would only be right.

[JR21]

wouldnt it be sweet to have a pic of the big 3 with 5 trophies all standing side by side. Duncan in the middle with 3 trophies under him, manu to the right with one, and tp with 1 under him. That would seal the deal. Spurs Dynasty! Greatest big 3 of all time.

[ALVAREZ6]

wouldnt it be sweet to have a pic of the big 3 with 5 trophies all standing side by side. Duncan in the middle with 3 trophies under him, manu to the right with one, and tp with 1 under him. That would seal the deal. Spurs Dynasty! Greatest big 3 of all time.

:tu

[BoricuaCJA]

I would want Manu or Duncan to win it. Manu b/c he deserves one and is the MVP of our team so far this season. If we win the championship, I believe he will win it. But I really would love Duncan to get his 4th. It would further his legacy of one of the greatest nba players ever and imo, will no doubt put him somewhere in the top 6.

[TampaDude]

wouldnt it be sweet to have a pic of the big 3 with 5 trophies all standing side by side. Duncan in the middle with 3 trophies under him, manu to the right with one, and tp with 1 under him. That would seal the deal. Spurs Dynasty! Greatest big 3 of all time.

:toast

[angelbelow]

I voted for my favorite player, Ginobili.

[TD 21]

I would want Manu or Duncan to win it. Manu b/c he deserves one and is the MVP of our team so far this season. If we win the championship, I believe he will win it. But I really would love Duncan to get his 4th. It would further his legacy of one of the greatest nba players ever and imo, will no doubt put him somewhere in the top 6.

Same. I'm not anti Parker by any means, though. But a fourth for Duncan would give him sole possession of second most ever, behind Jordan and there's a good chance it would put him out of reach from Bryant. Then we'll see if the ignorant masses, who suffer from revisionist history, pretend Bryant is greater historically.

At this point, I couldn't say who'd be more likely to win it if the Spurs were to win the championship, because it's largely dependent on match-up. If the Spurs play the Celtics, then Ginobili probably wins it. If the Spurs play the Heat, then Duncan or Parker probably wins it. If the Spurs play the Magic, then Ginobili or Parker probably wins it.

[carina_gino20]

Manu. So there's no confusion as to who is the real Big Three.

But it would also be sweet if Timmy wins a 4th.

[Blackjack]

Duncan, didn't even think twice.

I'd love to see Manu get one, wouldn't hurt my feelings one bit, but as strange as it is to say ... I think there's more for Tim to gain. Seems somewhat strange to say but we're talking historical-type stuff.

If the Spurs were to win it though, I'd put my money on Manu. I just can't see Tony carrying the Spurs to a championship over Boston (the team my money's on to be there). And the only way I could see Tim winning it is if Manu and Tony kind of wash each other out by taking turns offensively and Tim finishes the series with something like an average of 15 points, 15 boards, a few assists and a couple of blocks as the team's anchor.

But I ain't picky ... Matt Bonner could tell me to "Eat fresh" while he cut a promo for Subway as Bill Russell handed him the Finals MVP and a napkin.

[DPG21920]

Really? That is crazy. I don't care about history when it comes to things like that. I care about karma and the world being in balance and well, finding a way to make things right. Manu needs one and there is no way around it.

[Blackjack]

Really (?!?, with Seth and Amy). I don't understand how it's Karma for Manu to get an MVP. I love him to death and would be more than happy for him to get one for himself, but I don't believe he's been robbed of anything in the past. And if he plays well enough to win it this time around, he will.

Tim's just my dude. And after all of the years he's put under his belt and all of what he's gone through physically and as a player with the Spurs, I can't help but want to see him get his fifth title, fourth Finals MVP and to have him receive it from the player I've always believed he was this generation's version of, Bill Russell.

That's Karma to me.

[TD 21]

Really (?!?, with Seth and Amy). I don't understand how it's Karma for Manu to get an MVP. I love him to death and would be more than happy for him to get one for himself, but I don't believe he's been robbed of anything in the past. And if he plays well enough to win it this time around, he will.

Tim's just my dude. And after all of the years he's put under his belt and all of what he's gone through physically and as a player with the Spurs, I can't help but want to see him get his fifth title, fourth Finals MVP and to have him receive it from the player I've always believed he was this generation's version of, Bill Russell.

That's Karma to me.

:tu

[DPG21920]

Karma was probably mis-used. Maybe balance. When they reflect back on everything they have done together, they all deserve to have one.

[Hemotivo]

gino

[Blackjack]

Karma was probably mis-used. Maybe balance. When they reflect back on everything they have done together, they all deserve to have one.

Like I said, I'd love for Manu to get one, and I completely understand the idea of some Big 3 Finals MVP synergy. I'd just be a little more inappropriate with my love if Duncan summoned a Finals performance at this stage of his career to win his fourth, and have it given to him by Russell . . .

[AlleyOopNazi]

match-up decides this. If it were Boston or Orlando I would say Manu, but Miami I would say Parker is more likely. Arroyo vs Parker? c'mon!

[DMC]

None of the above. I would like to see George Hill or Dejuan Blair get it. That would mean the Spurs have a bright future. We already know Tim, Tony and Manu are capable.

[SA210]

Absolutely 1000000000000000000000% Manu. He deserves it and there would be nothing more special than to see that man get it.

It would be nice if each of the Big 3 had a Finals MVP.

Manu :tu

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Bonner.

This place would go nuclear.

[z0sa]

Anyone. Just bring us another title!

[TD 21]

Isn't this poll just a microcosm of their popularity amongst Spurs fans?

And who was I trying to fool? As if I'm really 50/50 between Duncan and Ginobili . . . I almost had myself. :lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

duncan with another finals mvp like performance?

GOAT!!!

[EricD]

Duncan-- 4 Final Mvp's would be badass.

[JR21]

Karma was probably mis-used. Maybe balance. When they reflect back on everything they have done together, they all deserve to have one.
:chestbump

[mathbzh]

Manu would deserve one.

[KidCongo]

Tim Duncan after an amazing series against long time rivals Shaq and KG.

[stéphane]

Obviously Manu. That would be awesome.

[Rummpd]

Matt "gunslinger have sub will travel" Bonner just to piss off this board.

Seriously who cares if Spurs win!

[Darkwaters]

Honestly...any Spurs player. That bodes well for us if we're winning one no matter who it is.

But if I had my pick it'd be Manu.

[G-Dawgg]

Manu

[brock_lobster]

Manu is a great choice and it would definitely speak volumes about his underrated career and complete the trifecta of Finals MVPs, however, I would much rather Duncan get it because it would without a doubt cement his legacy over Kobe Bryant and Shaq. 5 titles and 4 Finals MVPs, second only to Jordan. Not a bad legacy.

[MmP]

already talking about finals mvp? ain't this too early? plase stop it

[Lizard]

Manu in the poll. But McDyess would be kinda cool to finish a career.

[DPG21920]

I really hope this gets bumped later....

[JazzFanz69]

Matt Bonner.

Isn't this thread a little early? This is going to jinx your team. I hope you form a lynch mob to cut this guy's fingers off so he can't post anymore.

[DPG21920]

Trolling is just saying terribly unfunny stuff. I hope you realize that. You personality is the equivalent of a saltine cracker sans salt.

[JazzFanz69]

Trolling is just saying terribly unfunny stuff. I hope you realize that. You personality is the equivalent of a saltine cracker sans salt.

Excuse me? No need to rude. I cam here to talk Spurs/Jazz basketball.

[JazzFanz69]

I just thought Spurs had more class than to think about their Finals MVP when they haven't even gotten there yet.

[DPG21920]

First of all, hi! Welcome to ST. We always love having posters who are new to the game of basketball and the Internet. I'm DPG and I'm here to help you in any way I can. It's a busy time here on ST so apologies in advance if you go unnoticed completely. Please feel free to run your posts by me for feedback if you are at all apprehensive about your knowledge. Remember, there are no dumb takes, just dumb posters! Here at ST, we are better than you and we know it !©

[silverblk mystix]

Voted for Timmy.

If the Spurs won the title and they had a dominating inside presence to balance their outside shooting it would be perfect.

[JazzFanz69]

First of all, hi! Welcome to ST. We always love having posters who are new to the game of basketball and the Internet. I'm DPG and I'm here to help you in any way I can. It's a busy time here ST so apologies in advance if you go unnoticed completely. Please feel free to run your posts by me for feedback if you are at all apprehensive about your knowledge. Remember, there are no dumb takes, just dumb posters! Here at ST, we are better than you and we know it !http://images.wikia.com/gtawiki/images/d/de/Copyright_small.gif

I have 41 post sir. I am not new.

*Edit* Oh wow, now the count is 42

[mVp]

Patty Mills

[DPG21920]

You know the difference between lefty and Jazz posters? Lefty is funny.

[letmk]

Hypothetically, from the whole Spurs legacy perspective, it's best that Tim gets the award. With the 4th Finals MVP, Tim will definitely secure a position at All-time top 10 (To many people he is borderline top 10 right now), and may even be able to push for top 5.

While for Manu and Tony, Finals MVP or not, they'll be in Hall of Fame, but would not be seen as the all-time greatest players either way. But Tim being a top 5 will add great honor to the whole Spurs franchise.

But of course, as long as we can get the championship, it does not matter that Byars wins the Finals MVP.

[Manudona]

I think Manu getting the award would be better legacy for the Spurs team, it will give true meaning to the "big three" as they would be the only "big three" with a finals MVP while playing together

[Beaverfuzz]

Matt Bonner.

[SpurSwag]

I voted for TD just because i think it'd be awesome that he was the finals MVP in '99, and 13 years later he's still our foundation. Manu would be sick too, and Tony deserves it for the year he's had

[Keepin' it real]

Tony Parker. He's been the MVP all season, and he will have to play at an MVP level for the Spurs to win the title, so he's the obvious choice. Although I understand why Manu is the sentimental choice.

[jaffies]

Matt Bonner.

Isn't this thread a little early? This is going to jinx your team. I hope you form a lynch mob to cut this guy's fingers off so he can't post anymore.


Trolling is just saying terribly unfunny stuff. I hope you realize that. You personality is the equivalent of a saltine cracker sans salt.


Excuse me? No need to rude. I cam here to talk Spurs/Jazz basketball.
This thread is from December of last season, DPG pointed out that this in fact was a jinx thread.
He's also trolling you.
You fed him.
Honest mistake.
ummmm
Jazz suck.

[Proxy]

Manu.... I think if all the big 3 got one FMVP, then the dynasty would really solidify

[therealtruth]

Whoever plays the best.

[Arcadian]

Timmy. Anything that bolsters his legacy even more, I want that. He needs to be compared with Kareem when he retires.

[TampaDude]

Whoever plays the best.

:toast

[Horse]

I'd like Duncan to get another Finals MVP so that he can shut up the crazy Kobe fans for just one day - 5 rings with 4 Finals MVP & 2 reg season MVPs > 5 rings with 2 Finals MVP & 1 reg season MVP.

Getting a Finals MVP in 3 different decades would be awesome too - consistent excellence.

Although, Manu getting it would be nice. Then each of the big 3 will have 1.
And even though we all know Timmy is way better than shaq, he would have 4 to shaqs 3.

[Brazil]

Manu for me ! would be nice to have the big three with a finals mvp, great picture !

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Ginobili. That way all of the Big Three would have at least one apiece.


Kind of like how I wished Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin could have won a Super Bowl MVP apiece each.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

And even though we all know Timmy is way better than shaq, he would have 4 to shaqs 3.


Well, and 5 championship rings to Shaq's 4.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

would love for manu to get one...he would of had one in 05 but the injurie cost him

[letmk]

And even though we all know Timmy is way better than shaq, he would have 4 to shaqs 3.

This is exactly the reason I want Tim to have the 4th MVP. Tony's MVP was well deserved, but Spurs fans all know Tim was the foundation and the best player in that 07 team. Bottom line, Tim was the primary reason we were able to play at the championship level.

While in 06, Wade (phantom calls regardless) was head and shoulder's above everybody else in Heat, even more so than Tim in 07 for Spurs. And I think Mourning was much more important than Shaq. However, people only remember that both Shaq and Tim have 4rings and 3 Finals MVP.

[timvp]

Spurs fans are getting overconfident, fwiw, imo, tbh.

[spursfan1000]

Either one would be great as long as we get the larry obrien trophy!

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Spurs fans are getting overconfident, fwiw, imo, tbh.


Maybe, but we're fans, not coaches or players. We can get as overconfident as we like.