Half Way MVP race. The Contenders

1. Kevin Garnett- Boston Celtics
Stats- 19.3ppg 9.8rpg 3.8apg 1.4bpg 1.4bpg.
More amazing than the Celtics 33-6 record is the fact that his old team has basically the same record but backwards 6-34. Granted they are rebuilding the weight this man carried in the twin cities is now coming to the forefront. Boston's first legit shot since Larry left.

2. Kobe Bryant- Los Angeles Lakers
Stats- 27.4ppg 5.8rpg 5.1apg 2.1spg
Has put his trust in Phil Jackson and a young up and coming centre and is reaping the benefits. With Bynum out 2 months expect his scoring to go closer to 30ppg. Reinvented himself this year and surely is the best player in the game. My first draft pick every time.

3. Dwight Howard- Orlando Magic
Stats- 22.1ppg 15.0rpg 2.6bpg
Has taken his game to the next level and the scary thing is he has a huge amount of improvement left. Will be the first player since Wilt to average 20 and 15. Orlando are up and down but thanks to Howard's play will probably get to the second round of the post season.

4. Chris Paul- New Orleans Hornets
Stats- 21.1ppg 10.4apg 3.8rpg 2.7spg
Chris Paul has been the best point guard in the NBA this season and is a certainty for all NBA selection. His Team is battling for top spot in the Western conference and nobody even comes to watch their games.

5. Lebron James- Cleveland Cavaliers
Stats- 29.7ppg 7.6rpg 7.4apg 2.0spg 1.1bpg
Is having an oscar like season while carrying a very ordinary Cleveland team above .500. Cav's lost 8 in a row when James was out and are now 2 games in the black. Amazing talent whose shot has improved. Will lead the cav's deep into the post season and possibly another finals appearance.

Honorable Mention

• Steve Nash
• Carlos Boozer
• Chauncey Billups
• Baron Davis
• Brandon Roy

Note: players on teams below .500 not considered