OKC Thunder: Kevin Durant says LeBron James deserves the MVP Award

THUNDER NOTEBOOK — Kevin Durant also said it doesn't matter which team OKC draws as its first-round matchup in the playoffs.

 
By Darnell Mayberry | Published: April 22, 2012    Comment on this article Leave a comment

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James' closest competitor for the 2012 NBA Most Valuable Player award says the Miami Heat star deserves to win it.

photo - Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant points skyward after scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second overtime period of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 22, 2012. The Lakers won 114-106 in double overtime. Durant had 35 points. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ORG XMIT: LAS105
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant points skyward after scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second overtime period of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 22, 2012. The Lakers won 114-106 in double overtime. Durant had 35 points. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ORG XMIT: LAS105

Multimedia

NewsOK Related Articles

“He deserves all the love (for MVP),” said Thunder forward Kevin Durant. “He's playing phenomenal basketball. I'm just trying to get better every single game and trying to help my team as much as I can. I'm just blessed to be in that conversation.”

In his fifth season, Durant has strung together his best year, averaging 27.9 points, eight rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 49.7 percent from the field. But, thanks to James, it might not be enough.

James is averaging 27.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists while shooting 53.1 percent. James also is a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year and has carried the Heat throughout stretches of the season without Dwyane Wade.

PLAYOFF PREFERENCE

Durant said Sunday that it doesn't matter which team the Thunder draws as its first-round matchup in the playoffs.

If OKC finishes as the 2 seed as expected, the Thunder would play either Dallas or Denver. In the unlikely event that the Thunder lands in the top spot in the West, its most likely opponents are Utah or Phoenix.

Page 1 of 2




If you prefer your thoughts to appear in The Oklahoman's Opinion section, we encourage you to submit a letter to the editor.


23 Belly-flattening foods
Surprising foods that kill abdominal fat & boost your metabolism.
TheFatBurningHormone.com
Public Arrest Records
1) Enter Name and State. 2) Access Full Background Checks Instantly.
instantcheckmate.com/

Sports Photo Galleriesview all