The 2011 NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat has just started and it seems very personal to two players who had been in the Finals before, but never gotten the elusive championship ring. LeBron James vs Dirk Nowitzki – a match-up between two superstars, two very high caliber players.
2011 NBA Finals MVP: LeBron James or Dirk Nowitzki
Dallas and Miami met at the 2006 NBA Finals, wherein the Dwayne Wade-led Heat won over the Nowitzki-led Mavericks 4-2. Both teams were on the NBA Finals for the first time, and also their last prior to the 2011 encounter. Miami Heat trailed 0-2, before bombarding Dallas with 4 straight victories to run away with their first and only trophy. Now for the 2011 NBA Finals, Nowitzki and the whole of Dallas’ team have every reason to come out with their best and avenge their defeat 5 years ago.
Dirk Nowitzki, a 7ft power forward from Germany, played for the Dallas Mavericks since 1998. He was NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2007. He is currently the Mavericks’ all-time leading scorer and averages 25.6 points per game during post-season. Nowitzki is considered one of the best shooters in the game. He sinks in almost 88% of his free throws, connects on almost 50% of his field goal attempts and hits 40% of his three-point shots. His shooting ability plus his height makes him difficult to block at any range. I’ve seen him dunk the ball too many times.
Another thing noticeable in Nowitzki’s stats is that he upped his average on games where it mattered most. On regular season he averages only 23ppg but makes it 25.6 on post-season. He also made plenty of winning treys.
LeBron James, is a 6’7” small forward who first played for Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003 as in first pick. Since joining the NBA, James set numerous youngest player records, including the youngest person to score 10,000 points in his career at 23 years and 59 days. He was MVP in 2007 and 2010. He was the focal player of the Cavaliers, even leading them to the 2007 NBA Finals. In 2010, on a much-publicized free agency process, he transferred to the Miami Heat on reasons that he thinks he could win trophies there.
At Miami, James played all-around game with superstar teammates, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. At his first regular season at Miami, James production downed to 26.7ppg, 3points less than his previous year’s output at Cleveland. But it did not matter to him as the scoring chore is well distributed and they are on the Finals anyway.
Who’s Your Pick? Nowitzki vs James for the Finals MVP
Derrick Rose is the regular season MVP but his Bulls team was torched by James’ Heat in the Conference Finals. Other say that Dwayne Wade could reclaim the honors he won in 2006. It is possible really. But for now, the focus is on Dirk Nowitzki vs LeBron James for the 2011 NBA Finals MVP. Miami already took game 1.
I say it will be LeBron. Agree?
Popularity: 14% [?]
Related posts:
Posted in 
Tags: 
Lebron Finals G1 2011 MVP 24p 9r
I hope Dirk Nowitzki will win the final for Dallas, he has been fighting for NBA for about 10 years, it’s worth for an this old player to get a ring. Not just an honor, but mission.
As to Lebron James, he still has many opportunities together with Mr Wade. Also good luck to Mr King.
Dirk Nowitzki has been a legend to NBA. I must say that he’s pretty good in doing his best to captivate the finals.And the thing is, Mavs are veterance while the Heat is very desperate to win the finals.
Good thing: Congratulations to Dirk and the Mavs! It’s really tuff for the German to win the Championship. It reminds me of the Final of 2006. Most people think the Mavs will win without any problem, but the result is disappointing. This year in 2011 most NBA fans think the Heat will get the ring, also disappointing. So I must say NBA is REALLY a place where Amazing happens! hah
Bad thing: this season is over, and seems over for the 2012 one. I hope it won’t be too long to see the game again.