科比一直被认为是全联盟最好的球员之一，但是他却只获得过一次常规赛MVP。尽管如此，科比还是毫无疑问地宣称本赛季他将拿到自己的第二座常规赛MVP奖杯。

这次的MVP竞争非常地明显，很多理由显示科比可以拿到本赛季的常规赛MVP。

10．科比和媒体的关系更融洽

自从连续两年拿下总冠军以后，看起来科比和媒体朋友的关系处的更好了。也许，就是因为以前和媒体不融洽的关系使他失去了MVP的选票呢？这样的事情不会在这个成熟的科比身上再次发生了。

9．德怀特·霍华德和拉简·隆多还是有缺点

如果今天就开始投票的话，我相信隆多和霍华德都是可以得到MVP选票的。但是，由于两位球员都有明显的缺点，他们又不可能拿到MVP的奖杯。

很显然，霍华德是奥兰多的最佳球员，但是，他自身进攻的不连贯性，使他难以成为MVP。

而隆多的问题则是空位跳投和罚球上。此外，关于隆多是不是凯尔特人的最有价值球员都还饱受争议。

8．科比想要这个MVP

我绝对相信科比说的总冠军重于他个人荣誉这番话，但如果仔细想想，我认为科比还是很想要带这个MVP奖杯回家的。

如果不是为别的，那MVP奖杯就是加强他一直是最优秀球员的证据，同时，也会让那些说他太老的评论家闭嘴。

7．黄蜂队渐渐平静了

如果常规赛在今天结束，克里斯·保罗很容易就能赢得这个MVP，因为黄蜂的表现非常出色。但是，与他们眩目的开局相比，他们近10场比赛已经输了7场，渐渐平静了下来。

对保罗来说，不幸的是MVP不会从中等战绩的球队中选出。

6．湖人队朝三连冠在努力可能会起到作用

投票者很有可能会把选票给科比，不仅是因为他的优异的表现，但还因为他们获得三连冠的可能性。要知道，现在不管是什么运动，三连冠几乎就是不可能的。

而一直三连冠队伍中最好的球员拿到MVP奖杯，这是理所当然的，对吗？

5．俄克拉荷马并不能拿到一个足够好的战绩

在赛季开始之前，凯文·杜兰特当然是最受欢迎的MVP人选。但是，雷霆队打的并不像人们期待的那样好。

尽管杜兰特很出色，但是如果雷霆在常规赛结束时拿不到最好的战绩的话，就很难判断是否要把MVP评给杜兰特了。

4．勒布朗·詹姆斯和德怀恩·韦德同时将对方否决

即使常规赛结束时热火队获得了东部第一，我还是不认为投票者会把票投给其中一个而不投给另一个。

3．科比还是湖人最好的球员

在赛季开始前，很多文章都提到保罗·加索尔将会成为本赛季湖人队最好的球员。而保罗也确实像其他队员一样重要，但科比还是那个湖人先生。

保罗现在正经受着疲劳的影响，因为上场时间太长了。这也使得科比在赛季初就要扛着湖人前进了。

2．这样，MVP竞争就非常明显了

如果现在赛季就结束了，还是很难为MVP选出一个球员的，投票者也许会把票投给科比，尤其是湖人如果能拿到西部最佳战绩的话。

因为看到了科比已走向职业生涯的晚期，投票者也会认为这是他最后一次机会赢得这个奖项了。

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科比会带领湖人一直走下去

因为安德鲁·拜纳姆和西奥·拉特利夫的伤病，保罗·加索尔不得不承担更长的上场时间。现在还只是12月份，而加索尔已经以为过长的上场时间，而显示出疲劳的症状了。

而这也意味着科比将会带领湖人队一直打到本赛季结束。如果科比能带领湖人拿到西部最佳战绩的话，这会为他赢得很多MVP的选票。

Kobe Bryant for MVP: 10 Reasons Why Kobe Could Take Home the Award This Season

Although Kobe Bryant is considered by many to be one of the greatest players of all-time, he only has one regular season MVP award. With that being said, it is not out of the question that Kobe could claim his second Maurice Podoloff Trophy this season.
The MVP race is as wide open as ever, and there are many reasons why Kobe could be the MVP come this spring.

10. Kobe Has a Better Relationship with the Media

Since winning the last two championships, Kobe has seemed to improve his relationship with members of the media. Who knows, maybe his icy relationship with media members has cost him MVP votes in the past?
Don't expect this to be the case with an aging Kobe.

9. Dwight Howard and Rajon Rondo Have Flaws

If the voting took place today, I believe both Rondo and Howard would receive MVP votes. However, both players have glaring flaws that will keep them from winning the award.
Dwight Howard is clearly Orlando's best player, but his inability to create his own offense consistently will prevent him from winning the MVP award.
Rondo has trouble knocking down open jumpers and free throws. Plus, it is arguable that Rondo is not even the Celtics' most valuable player.

8. Kobe Wants It

I absolutely believe Kobe when he says championships mean more to him than individual awards, but deep down I imagine Kobe would love to take home another MVP award.
If for nothing else, it will cement his legacy as one of the greatest of all-time and silence critics who say he is getting too old.

7. The Hornets Are Cooling Off

If the season ended today, Chris Paul could very easily win the MVP award, due to the resurgence of the Hornets. After their blazing start, the Hornets have cooled down, losing seven of their last 10 games.
Unfortunately for CP3, MVPs are not chosen from middle-of-the-pack teams.

6. The Lakers' Three-Peat Attempt Could Play a Factor

Voters may feel inclined to cast their vote for Kobe as the MVP for not only his superior play, but the looming possibility of the team three-peating. Three-peats are nearly impossible these days, in any sport.
It would make sense for the best player on a possible three-peat team to take home the MVP, right?

5. Oklahoma City Will Not Have a Good Enough Record

The preseason favorite to win the MVP award was Kevin Durant. However, the Thunder are not doing quite as well as people expected.
As good as Durant is, it would be hard to justify giving him the award unless the Thunder finish with the top record in the conference.

4. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Cancel Each Other Out

Even if Miami ends up finishing with the top seed in the East, I don't see how voters will be able to justify giving the award to one player over the other.

3. Kobe Is Still the Lakers' Best Player

Before the season started, there were articles written about Pau Gasol emerging as the Lakers' best player this season. While Pau is just as valuable as any other player on the team, Kobe is still Mr. Laker.
Pau is experiencing early-season fatigue from playing too many minutes. This has left Kobe to carry the Lakers early in the season.

2. Up to This Point, the MVP Race Is As Wide Open As Ever

If the end of the season rolls around, and there is still no clear-cut favorite for the award, voters may give Kobe the benefit of the doubt, especially if the Lakers have the top record in the Western Conference.
Seeing as Kobe is reaching the twilight of his career, voters may feel like this is his real last chance at winning the award.

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Kobe Will Have To Lead the Lakers Down the Stretch