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does the playoff mvp have to be a player off of the team that won the championship?
It has all but the first year it was awarded. That year (1969)Havlicek (Celtics) got robbed - his team won - but they gave the MVP to Jerry West, who played for the losing Lakers! So in all GOOD conscience - the NBA can and HAS given it to the best player on the losing team!Originally posted by BizzyRipsta
does the playoff mvp have to be a player off of the team that won the championship?
I think that Stern might have a little more decorum than thatOriginally posted by Franco5
Why wouldn't the trophy go to the winning team? That is a total diss to the team that won if they were to give it to someone who the winning team beat.
Lets say Jason Kidd wins the MVP after the Nets lose to the Lakers in 6. David Stern goes on the microphone and says "We would like to award Jason Kidd the MVP trophy for helping his team lose in the Finals, great job Jason..."
Does that make sense to you?
It is the truth though. No one should get the Finals MVP if you lose. The biggest impact on the winning team obviously deserves it more.Originally posted by Shaqs big toe
I think that Stern might have a little more decorum than that