Sactown Royalty First Half MVP: John Salmons

by Tom Ziller on Jan 30, 2008 10:35 AM PST in Meta

The vote was never in question, as Johnny never dipped below 30%. I should note I voted Kevin Martin, but I had no problem with any of Martin, Salmons or Brad Miller winning. Given Kevin's time missed, they're about even. (Dean Oliver's Win Shares has Martin and Miller tied at 11, and Salmons two back with 9. Martin's also leading in PER, but none would consider Salmons an inferior defender. And Johnny's been there every night.)

Also, because only 3 people voted for Kenny Thomas, 253 puppies in heaven will be kicked today. Great job, jerks.

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John Salmons?

Actually, that's not too shocking. He'll start playing for second half mvp as soon as ron gets traded. Although I still think it should have gone to Mikki. How many votes besides mine did he get?

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by Muff209 on Jan 30, 2008 10:53 AM PST reply actions

win shares

interesting tz, that you brought up win shares. brad miller already has 11 this year, compared to a total of 7 last year! john salmons 9 this year, and 10 for all of last year. and finally cisco, who has 7 this year compared to 6 last year.

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 30, 2008 12:19 PM PST reply actions

I voted Reggie Theus

However, I would have voted no one. I think the first half is a collective works for a few individuals over time. Several stand out, but no one necessarily that much so over the other.

That being said I think voting for the 1st half MVP is a totally fallacy & pipe dream. Too many things got in the way for too many people to stand completely out for another. I suppose that bodes well for the future I guess.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 2:02 PM PST reply actions

I voted Reg as well

Anyone who benches Kenny Thomas with his salary gets my nod.

by Mityt on Jan 30, 2008 2:26 PM PST reply actions

Intersesting Take

Where were you before I voted for Miller? That is the most concise and compelling argument that I have ever seen!

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 2:46 PM PST up reply actions

Also

That's the 2nd time in two days that I have spelled interesting "intersesting." Meds check!!!

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 2:51 PM PST up reply actions

K9

K9's awful play made him the MVP

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by kingme18 on Jan 30, 2008 2:50 PM PST up reply actions

K9(woof!)

MVP - Most Vomitous Pooch?

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 2:52 PM PST up reply actions

Spot on!

i guess those who voted for K9 (woof!) have a point. His riding the pine made the kings a lot better.

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by icemanjl33 on Jan 30, 2008 5:41 PM PST up reply actions

Kenny Thomas is the MVP

Old Yeller by not playing helped us more than anyone or anything else.

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by kingme18 on Jan 30, 2008 2:49 PM PST reply actions

I voted Slovenian

Seriously, could we have accomplished anything without a true point guard? Douby at the point is nothing short of scary, and Cisco, while a decent ball handler, still has a tendency to make bad decisions and is better as a set shooter than off the dribble.

I still say that Beno saved our season.

Don't make me come in there!

by LeaguePassAddict on Jan 30, 2008 3:16 PM PST reply actions