KB24
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Now who would be wrong to hand the 11-year NBA pro the Maurice Podoloff Trophy? He has been outstanding playing an all-around game with a pinky for a finger, shouldering the load of his team during the absence of his supportive cast, being able to mesh and get the chemistry going with new-comer Pau, and finally taking his team "single-handedly" to the No.1 spot in the heavily Superstar-packed Western Conference. Who'd deserve more than Kobe?

It took 12 seasons, but ...

KB24 is finally..

MVP!