If the Spurs win, then the Finals MVP will be virtually meaningless

[TDfan2007]

I don't think there has been a single MVP so far. This has been the greatest team performance that I've seen in the playoffs since the 2004 Pistons. Honestly you could make an argument for Kawhi, Tony, Timmy, or even Danny (never thought I'd type that...). These guys are just such a wonderful TEAM. Everyone shares the ball, they play for each other, and there's very little drama. These guys have made me so proud over the last few years with their execution, passion, and commitment to team ball.

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Btw, if I had a gun to my head, I'd choose Timmy as the MVP simply due to all of the attention that he's been getting from Miami's defense, his rebounding, and his defense.

[Budkin]

Gotta be Green, maybe Parker. But they gotta win first.

[Sean Cagney]

TEAM MVP AWARD FOR ONCE!! That would be nice.

[marinoman]

Give it to Patty Mills, poor guy got a staph infection and cant travel with the team, watching him cheer on guys from the bench is great

[spurraider21]

Favorite has to be Green tbh

[Arcadian]

This might be the first year since 1969 (West) in which a member of the losing team wins Finals MVP (James). Seriously, one could make an argument for it.

Of course, as a Spurs fan I don't want that to happen, but it seems logical. James is more valuable to his team than any single player is to the Spurs. It just means the Spurs are a more complete team, so James has to do more by himself.

[soxxx]

Give it to Danny, this guy has killed every Heat run, and has played great all 5 games. The others have shown up in spurts but Greens been their night after night.

Kawhi is close but Dannys been the most consistent.

[soxxx]

This might be the first year since 1969 in which a member of the losing team wins Finals MVP (James). Seriously, one could make an argument for it.
Wont happen, the league lives off of stars and if they can create another player they can promote like Green or Kawhi, they will.

[m33p0]

my boy danny gr33n.

[TheyCallMePro]

Everyone is saying Danny Green but I really think Parker is going to win it.

Battling through hamstring injury and playing so great....and you gotta remember he facilitates basically the entire offense. He's this teams MVP, no doubt. If he has a big game 6 or 7, I definitely expect it to go to the Veteran.

[SouthernFried]

The MVP so far...has been the Spurs "Team."

[Keepin' it real]

I originally thought, win or lose. LeBron would win MVP, but he's proven SO FAR that he's not worthy of it.

Duncan is the sentimental favorite, Green has the 3 pt record, Leonard has be incredibly solid for a 2nd year player, and Ginobili showed tonight how valuable he is. But if the Spurs win, the MVP belongs to Tony Parker. He's earned it, big time.

[Darius McCrary]

These threads are so ridiculous, can we talk something real. WTF happened to SpursTalk

[Stabula]

Parker is still the favorite. The crowd was even chanting MVP when he was at the line tonight.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

it really has been a team effort...

[2centsworth]

Tough decision, but with a Gun to my head, Tony.

[timvp]

I couldn't care less, tbh. 48 minutes is a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time. There's still a lot of work to be done before this would even enter my mind.

[johnpaulwall21]

parker most likely will be getting it. 2nd choice would be tim. distant 3rd danny boy.

[Brunodf]

Whoever scores 30+ in game 6 or 7 will get the MVP( can be Tony/Timmy/Green or even Manu)

[TheGoldStandard]

The clear cut Finals MVP is Danny Green, the guy has risen to the occasion and knocked down shots and played great defense consistently throughout our victories and defeats.

[Sean Cagney]

I couldn't care less, tbh. 48 minutes is a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time. There's still a lot of work to be done before this would even enter my mind.

I feel the same as you sir!!!!!!!!

[DAF86]

It won't be meaningless if Duncan wins it. Winning Finals MVP 13 years apart is pretty fucking epic.

And he has a serious chance with a win and a big performance in game 6, I don't know why he hasn't been more talked about when discussing finals MVP, he has been quietly having a pretty good series. Right now it has to be Green but Duncan is a close 2nd, imho.

[Juanobili]

Pop

[mudyez]

first off: I don't really care either and we probably shouldn't write about it either as long as we there isn't 0:00 ticks on the clock with us leading!

but since it shows how great of a team performance it is, I'll bite.

It's true, that you could make an argument for at least 4 different guys, therefore I'd just hand it to Timmy. Without him, there wouldn't be any banners under the rooftop and making finals-MVP 14 years apart should count for something.


This might be the first year since 1969 (West) in which a member of the losing team wins Finals MVP (James). Seriously, one could make an argument for it.

Of course, as a Spurs fan I don't want that to happen, but it seems logical. James is more valuable to his team than any single player is to the Spurs. It just means the Spurs are a more complete team, so James has to do more by himself.

I'm pretty sure they implemented a rule to not alow a player of the losing team to win it some decades ago.

[lefty]

If someone posted here, a few months ago, that Danny Green would be a potential Finals MVP ......... :lmao

He would have been murdered :lol

[Kori Ellis]

Give it to Patty Mills, poor guy got a staph infection and cant travel with the team, watching him cheer on guys from the bench is great

Is that correct? I didn't know it was staph.

[DesertSpur50]

Give it to Patty Mills, poor guy got a staph infection and cant travel with the team, watching him cheer on guys from the bench is great

I'm not even joking when I say that this is a big blow to the Spurs moral. Nobody brings it night in and night out for their teammates like Patty. I would feel bad going into a game seven without him there giving his much needed support.

[shingo_318]

Tony Parker, not even close, if he wins us a game in g6 or g7.

[Arcadian]

Duncan is the hidden MVP of this series. If anything, he should be shooting more. He only took 10 shots and made 7 of them. When he's operating efficiently in the post, they should look to run the offense through him more.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Danny Green will more than likely win it. If the Spurs win and Danny Green equals or beats the 28 3point shots made in a series, he will definitely win the Series MVP. David Lee said it best when he said Green was droppin 3's like Steph Curry.

But again, depending on who comes up the biggest for the Spurs among Parker, Manu, Duncan, Kawhi, and Green in a win against the Heat on the Road. I say Manu, because if he has another performance like last night, he may very well win it as well.

[hsxvvd]

If we win they can give it to LeBron for all I care.

[Russo21]

If we win game 6 or 7, whoever plays the best in the closeout game out of Tim, Tony, Danni and Kawhi will probably get the nod.

Leonard: 12.2ppg, 10.2rpg :wow , 2spg, 49%FG, 38%3PT, 1TO
Green: 18.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.6bpg, 1TO, 56%FG, :wow , 66%3PT :wow
Parker: 16.2ppg, 6.6apg, 49%FG, 2.6TO
Duncan: 15.6ppg, 11.2rpg, 1.8bpg, 46%FG

Leonard, Green and Duncan all with fantastic Defence.

Bron-Bron: 21.6ppg, 10.8rpg, 6.8apg, 2spg, 1bpg, 43%FG

Duncan is Duncan, Parker is Parker. Leonards rebounding and Greens shooting and their combined D have been the biggest standouts. So as stated, whoever beasts in the closeout game will probably get the nod.

[weeks]

If someone posted here, a few months ago, that Danny Green would be a potential Finals MVP ......... :lmao

He would have been murdered :lol

a lot of players that have been universally censured by us turned around and shocked us during these playoffs

if nothing else, you'd think people would get a little bit more even-handed in their evaluation of players and their potential.

but no, it's still feast or famine on spurs talk

[milkyway21]

I love DUNCAN to win one more before he retires, but giving the FMVP to DANNY GREEN (in case the Spurs wins), is no brainer.

setting a new record (25) 3s, and at a high percentage :wow

Duncan & Parker are averaging almost the same 16 pts a game in 5 games so hard to pick between them.

Duncan slight edge due his defense.
His role in game 3 record-breaking win chasing the ball.
Collapsing the D of Miami in crucial game 5 as the most important.

[ffadicted]

IMO, iff the spurs win it all, whoever plays best in the closing game will take it... it'll likely be parker one way or another tbh

[SA210]

F Lebron

[3 Legged Dog]

Everyone is saying Danny Green but I really think Parker is going to win it.

Battling through hamstring injury and playing so great....and you gotta remember he facilitates basically the entire offense. He's this teams MVP, no doubt. If he has a big game 6 or 7, I definitely expect it to go to the Veteran.

i think the only other Spur (other than Green) who has a chance to win it is Tony. But he'd have to finish HUGE.

[Obstructed_View]

That would be the nicest problem in the world to have. Hope it comes to that.

[spurspokesman]

Parker. Spurs simply cant win without him.

[soxxx]

We all know Parker lead us here, so this will be Parkers title, but if Danny wins FMVP he deserves it.

But I think we will all remember this as Parkers title.

[soxxx]

And how do they decide FMVP, is it ex players or does a computer spit it out based on stats.

Every year it seemed clear who it was, this is honestly close.

[dunkman]

So far Green played better the best in this finals. The big 3 had some bad games, Kawhi didn't shot so well but has otherwise been really solid.

LeBron is not playing well, tbh.

[pgardn]

Give the MVP to Lebron.

Give us the title.

Best outcome ever. TEAM.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Imagine the confusion if Ginobili should turn in a 30-point performance in Game 6.

Then there'd be real confusion as to whether Ginobili, Parker, or Green should be MVP.

[Captivus]

Brain says: Parker
Heart says: Green

Danny Green is the new face of the NBA!!

[soxxx]

If Greens name was Ray Allen this is a no brainer.

Green will take it.

[41times]

The Championship would be a complete Team Effort unlike the CHEAT
But the MVP will be Green or Parker depending who has the best closeout game.

[MarCowMar]

The league would get a lot more media mileage out of the ceremony if they refused to grant an MVP and left it "unawarded", in perpetuity.

[stnick2261]

Green deserves it because of his amazing shooting... Parker deserves it because he is the reason Green has those shots available.

[dbreiden83080]

If they win..

Huge if obviously.. It really is a team award. I would not mind a co-MVP of some sort with Green/Tony or Green/Tim...

[Raven]

This might be the first year since 1969 (West) in which a member of the losing team wins Finals MVP (James). Seriously, one could make an argument for it.

Of course, as a Spurs fan I don't want that to happen, but it seems logical. James is more valuable to his team than any single player is to the Spurs. It just means the Spurs are a more complete team, so James has to do more by himself.

lebron has been shitty for his standards tbh