Dallas Mavericks: Who Will Be Our Team MVP?

By Kohl Rast

Aug 2, 2016

Apr 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) defends during the first quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) celebrates after forward Brandon Rush (4) scores a three point basket against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Kohl Rast: Andrew Bogut

“Yeah, yeah, I realize how dumb it is to pick against Dirk for our team MVP. I mean there really isn’t a season this century where that fact could be argued, but I am going to try and stray from the traditional definition of MVP and go for more of the Most Important Player approach.

In 2011, it was clear that Dirk was the MVP with Jason Terry, Jason Kidd, and Shawn Marion all making their case for second, but none, including the big German, were more instrumental for the championship run than Tyson Chandler. I’m not saying that Bogut is going to have a Chandler level impact, but he is a similar style player that can really alter each game for the Mavericks.”

-Rast

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No matter who your pick is for Dallas MVP, it is fun to see that the Mavs are going to have multiple different players that could fight for the spot. Be it the new Andrew Bogut, the healthy Wesley Matthews, or the still incredible Dirk Nowitzki, the Mavericks are certain to have a fun team this year.