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James Harden wins The Players' NBA MVP award
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:10 am
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:10 am
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NBA players will be able to vote on year-end awards for the first time at the end of this season, according to an internal memo issued by Players Association executive director Michele Roberts. Known as the "Players Choice Awards," the new set of honors will be separate from the media's longtime awards, reports Sam Amick of USA Today.
According to memo, which was obtained by USA Today, players will cast anonymous votes and winners will be announced during summer meetings in Las Vegas. The awards will be unconnected to the various honors handed out at the end of each season by the media, a practice that's been followed since the 1980-81 season.
"This program was created at your request to recognize outstanding performance of your peers, on and off the court," Roberts wrote in the memo. "No one knows better than you what it takes to shine."
The move comes after several prominent NBA stars, including 2014 MVP Kevin Durant and prime 2015 candidate Stephen Curry, voiced their displeasure with the current system. Durant was the most vocal, saying a few months ago that players, and not media members, should be the ones to decide who wins MVP, Rookie of the Year and other honors.
This post was edited on 7/21/15 at 11:26 am
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Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:12 am to PrimeTime Money
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:12 am to PrimeTime Money
Weren't these player awards Steph Curry's idea?Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:13 am to Boomshockalocka
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Weren't these player awards Steph Curry's idea?
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The move comes after several prominent NBA stars, including 2014 MVP Kevin Durant and prime 2015 candidate Stephen Curry, voiced their displeasure with the current system. Durant was the most vocal, saying a few months ago that players, and not media members, should be the ones to decide who wins MVP, Rookie of the Year and other honors.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:14 am to PrimeTime Money
Your first pic link is broken.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:14 am to PrimeTime Money
Thought so 
Game recognize game
Game recognize game
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:16 am to PrimeTime Money
James Harden, the people's superstar
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:19 am to Boomshockalocka
If I'm Steph id be pretty content with with the media MVP and championship. Just me though.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:21 am to PrimeTime Money
I have a feeling that Harden will be more efficient with Lawson in the backcourt. He, like basically every player ever, shoots better off the catch. And Lawson's speed will give him so many open looks. Harden had some great stats to be MVP last year, but I think an improved field goal percentage could help his case.
This post was edited on 7/21/15 at 11:23 am
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:22 am to PrimeTime Money
About to get them printed...how's this?
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:23 am to PrimeTime Money
#MoralVictory
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:23 am to PrimeTime Money
So besides being an advocate for player involvment, what does James Harden have to with this? Did he actually win the award, or are you now making him a fake recipient of a yet to be introduced accolade?
Edit: I see you added a picture that shows him on stage.
Edit: I see you added a picture that shows him on stage.
This post was edited on 7/21/15 at 11:26 am
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:25 am to PrimeTime Money
If it was up to the players, Kobe would have won MVP every year over LeBron. In other words, the players really aren't much better than the average casual fan.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:26 am to buckeye_vol
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So besides being an advocate for player involvment, what does James Harden have to with this?
It is a popularity contest. Draymond and Kawhi weren't even nominated for best defender
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:27 am to Bench McElroy
quote:Are you just making stuff up?
If it was up to the players, Kobe would have won MVP every year over LeBron.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:29 am to More beer please
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#MoreyVictory
FIFY
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:29 am to Bench McElroy
quote:Compared to writers many who cover only one team the average NBA player sees much more than the average writer. Always great to be recognized by your peers as well. I think if you were to ask the players they'd prefer to win this award over the one given by the media.
In other words, the players really aren't much better than the average casual fan.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:30 am to RTR America
The other players felt bad for Harden and his disappearing act in the WCF
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:30 am to PrimeTime Money
How about a link to a listing of the awards and winners?
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:31 am to PrimeTime Money
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Durant was the most vocal, saying a few months ago that players, and not media members, should be the ones to decide who wins MVP, Rookie of the Year and other honors.
Because, I'm sure the players watch more games than the media, amirite?
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