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Edited by Iti9 at 25-12-2023 01:12 PM
Did you know how rare it is to get the MVP? Today, Liuniu understands this data completely, and it turns out that winning the MVP is so difficult! From the 1955-1956 season to the 2020-2021 season, there have been 65 MVP trophies awarded, with only 8 of them going to shooting guards. Out of 54 stars who have won the regular season MVP, only 4 of them are shooting guards, with one of them winning it five times.
Allen Iverson: Standing at 1.81 meters (5'11"), and even shorter in reality, he possessed an unstoppable scoring ability. Despite his height disadvantage, he won four scoring titles. In the 2000-2001 season, he also won the regular season MVP, becoming the second shooting guard after Jordan to do so. That season, Iverson averaged 31.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 2.5 steals, 0.3 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 42%, and a three-point shooting percentage of 32%. He ranked first in scoring in the league and was the only player averaging over 30 points, also leading in steals. Iverson led the 76ers to an impressive 56-26 record, securing the top spot in the Eastern Conference and second in the league, ultimately winning the regular season MVP.
Kobe Bryant: Standing at 1.98 meters (6'6"), with a similar height to Jordan, but lacking Jordan's physical abilities. However, he was an extremely hardworking player who continuously honed his skills to become a regular season MVP. In the 2007-2008 season, Kobe averaged 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.5 blocks, with a 45.9% field goal percentage and a 36.1% three-point shooting percentage. He ranked second in scoring, ninth in steals, third in field goal attempts, and eighth in efficiency.
James Harden: Harden is a prolific scorer with excellent passing ability. If opponents don't double-team him, he's virtually unstoppable. If they do, he punishes them with his passing. He's a double-edged sword that gives defenses headaches. After several years of trying, Harden finally won the regular season MVP in the 2017-2018 season. In that season, he averaged 30.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.7 blocks, with a 44.9% shooting percentage, and a 36.7% three-point shooting percentage. He led the league in scoring, ranked third in assists, seventh in steals, first in three-point percentage, and first in efficiency. He also led his team to a 65-17 record, making them the only team that season to achieve 60+ wins. Harden was truly deserving of the regular season MVP.
Michael Jordan: As the first name in NBA history and the first guard in NBA history, how could this list be complete without Jordan? Not only did Jordan win it, but he's also a unique presence because the other three shooting guards won the regular season MVP once, while Jordan won it five times. How powerful was he? Just look at his stats on both ends of the floor and his shooting percentage. Jordan won his last regular season MVP at the age of 35, with a higher shooting percentage than Iverson, Kobe, and Harden. Even in his peak years, he outperformed the other three. That's the power of the basketball god.
From the data of these four shooting guards, we can see that it's challenging for shooting guards to win the regular season MVP. They typically don't match up in rebounds and blocks like centers, nor in assists like guards. Only when their scoring shines brightly, and they lead their team to excellent results, do they have a chance to compete for the regular season MVP. Averaging points that aren't first or second in the league is a rarity. |
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Post time 2-11-2023 20:34:19