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Sean Deveney's midseason awards.(NBA)
Most Valuable Player
Steve Nash, PG, Suns. By season's end, Shaquille O'Neal and Tim Duncan will make serious runs at the award (as will Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James), but the impact Nash has had on the players around him is immeasurable. Or, maybe it can be measured: When Nash sat out for four games with a thigh injury, the Suns scored just 86.3 points per game and were 0-4. With him, they've averaged 112.2 points and are 35-6.
Rookie of the Year
Emeka Okafor, PF, Bobcats. Charlotte has had difficulty scraping up wins, but this expansion team is no pushover. Okafor is the reason. He needs more polish offensively, but he is a fierce rebounder and an intelligent defender. In the forward-starved East, he figures to become a force.
Coach of the Year
Nate McMillan, Sonics. Scott Skiles, Mike D'Antoni and Eddie Jordan have led surprising teams. Gregg Popovich and Rick Adelman continue to be impressive with their consistency. But McMillan has taken a team that was 37-45 last season and pushed it into the league's elite. Buoyed by a back-against-the-wall situation (McMillan is in the last year of his contract), Mr. Sonic has imposed tougher defense and a more aggressive, attacking offense-a style he had long wanted to employ and the results have shown why.
...- Valuable Dirk; Nowitzki deserves to be MVP.(SPORTS)(NBA REPORT)
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times April 18, 2006 700+ words
...from his usual dominance. That leaves Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash and Elton Brand. Nash...All-NBA teams First team F - Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks F - Elton Brand, Clippers...Allen Iverson, 76ers +++++ MVP 1. Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks 2. Steve Nash, Suns 3...
- Coach from Germany helps mold Dirk Nowitzki.
- Newspaper article from: Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) June 15, 2006 700+ words
...Schmitz MIAMI _ Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki missed a crucial free throw, and the...We're working on it." Imagine Dirk Nowitzki . . . still a wondrous work in progress...Photo Service, 202-383-6099): Dirk Nowitzki For reprints, email tmsreprints...
- Dirk Nowitzki's all about the ring.
- Newspaper article from: Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX) January 15, 2007 700+ words
...Jean-Jacques Taylor DALLAS _ The continued maturation of Dirk Nowitzki has nothing to do with scoring points or grabbing rebounds...MCT Direct (from MCT Photo Service, 202-383-6099): DIRK NOWITZKI For reprints, email tmsreprints@permissionsgroup.com...
- NBA MVP? How about Dirk Nowitzki.
- Newspaper article from: Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX) April 14, 2006 700+ words
...How's that for getting to the point? My vote goes to Dirk Nowitzki. Before you dismiss this as a Dallas thang, look at the...the playoffs and having a good run there." THE VOTING 1. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas (10) 2. Steve Nash, Phoenix (7) 3. Chauncey...
- German basketball national and Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki...
- Picture from: Getty Images DANIEL KARMANN July 17, 2009 700+ words
...17-2009 German basketball national and Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki... Full Size JPG (2603 KB) German basketball national and Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki (R) offers a signed t-shirt to Audi CEO Rupert Stadler during...
- Dirk Nowitzki's legacy at stake.
- Newspaper article from: Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX) May 2, 2007 700+ words
...Jean-Jacques Taylor OAKLAND, Calif. _ One spectacular three-minute burst doesn't change anything. Not yet anyway. Dirk Nowitzki gets an opportunity Thursday to prove his sensational finish _ two three-pointers, six free throws and a key blocked shot...
- Dirk Nowitzki was bound to lose grip on stellar performances.
- Newspaper article from: Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX) May 30, 2006 700+ words
...that the Mavericks were in trouble. That's when my discerning eye picked up that Adrian Griffin had as many points as Dirk Nowitzki. That's not a blueprint for success _ unless you happen to be playing the Mavericks. San Antonio never came close to...
- Dirk Nowitzki's style invoking images of Celtics legend Larry Bird.(Knight...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Price, Dwain January 6, 2001 700+ words
DALLAS _ Dirk Nowitzki will be the first to admit that he's no Larry Bird. But those who have seen both players up close and personal say if anyone...
