If CONFERENCE MVPs Were Given to the BEST Player… (2000s, Part 1: WEST)

The Finals MVP only factors in one series during the Playoffs... so what if we gave out an MVP to the best player from each Conference as a reward for their performance in the Conference Playoffs? In this video, I try to answer that, as we take a look at the West Playoffs of the 2000s.
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[@zeltroid]

Who’s your biggest example of a player who should have won a Conference Playoffs MVP?

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@NMZ Hoops true

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I suggested this!!!! Thank you for listening to the people I love this channel and can't wait to see you grow more and make more content!!!

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Jonny 64, since you like Nintendo games, why don't you play NBA 2K games? I know, it's not Nintendo's idea, but I have 2K19 and 2K20 on my Nintendo Switch.

[@thomaspitts5161]

2003 Tim Duncan. Took down a FULLY healthy 3peat Lakers team. And made them cry at the end.

[@benjaminan1183]

5 way tie between 86/95 Hakeem, 09 Dwight, & 09/18 LeBron.

[@o.m.c756]

If player of the week was given to the best player, 2010s 😂

[@jonnyarnett]

Lol. That I can promise you I will NOT do. Each video would be like 4 hours long 😂

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@@jonnyarnett I could listen to you talk for 4 hours. no homo.

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@@jonnyarnett then do for each year

[@jeortiz-luis4288]

LOL

[@benjaminan1183]

This is actually pretty creative, I've heard Kobe fans on Twitter say this should be a thing, but I never thought someone would break it down forreal.

[@ultibolt3286]

well to be fair Jonny is a Kobe fan

[@Nuthinnull]

@bojo perez cap

[@doratheexplorer8274]

@bojo perez Kobe had better numbers than Shaq againts tougher teams like Kings and Spurs

[@MikeTheNBAGuy]

clicked on this wondering wtf a conference MVP was, I wish this was a real thing

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And now it is 😂😂 Johnny was ahead of the fucking league

[@xtheshooter967]

Damn didn’t not know amare was a beast like that

[@DANtheMANofSIPA]

Second best pick and role duo of all time next to Stockton and Malone

[@Chrispycreme94]

Drafted out of HS and averaged 21/9 as a Sun and made the All-Star team in 5 out of 8 seasons. People only remember his bad knees

[@tj5180]

He was actually a good player but injuries hold him back. Apparently there was rumors of a NBA come back

[@fruitiusmaximus925]

His knees went bad at a very young age. During just his 2nd and 3rd years, he looked like he was going to carry the Suns to some titles, he was an unstoppable monster ... then came the microfracture surgery.

[@tj5180]

@@fruitiusmaximus925 he was a beast with the suns even averaged 37 PPG on the spurs in 2005 if it wasnt for Joe Johnson injury and he was healthy. They could have won that series. But suns were robbed in 2007 also even with injuries. There chances were close in 2010 if it wasnt for artest game saving rebound in game 6.

[@Shemzinho]

Kobe really went through the gauntlet his whole career. The most impressive part of his legacy is that he's beaten the most 50 win teams with 25 series wins. Imagine if he played in the LEASTern Conference

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Also, LEASTzinho

[@Shemzinho]

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LMOAS = Laughing my own ass off

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If he played in the east he'd be another victim of Lebron every year

[@keres9580]

@@tiktokexposed898 if he had Kwame brown, yes

[@803jamesd]

This video makes me realize just how strong the competition Kobe faced was. If Kobe had been in the East, he probably would have made the finals almost every year, even when he had almost no help.

[@dougdonelson9471]

It's no question in my mind. It's the reason lefraud made 10 straight finals appearances.

[@seancole368]

5:02 Shaq wearing Kobe’s jersey?

[@ceciladams4882]

Yeah kob was out that game

[@FutureisBrightForUs]

Kobe was suspended that game so Shaq wore his jersey in support.

[@maxstrom5450]

I loved Ama're growing up but because I was so young, I forgot how insane his playoff numbers were during his healthy suns years. So underrated, a hell of a player

[@Scarless2]

U the goat jonny

[@amour325]

low key

[@shreyanshbohidar9687]

Make more of this conference mvps video... it's interesting and fun.

[@kdtwisted]

Don't need to watch video to give a like :)

[@usuitakumi8673]

same thoughts man

[@kawhileonardsburner6792]

Jason Kidd got drafted to dallas then Toronto then back to dallas, then to phoenix, then to new jersey, then back to Toronto, then new jersey again, then dallas, then to new york, wow what a career.

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He's one of the few great players that traveled that much. Most of the times when players moved that much it was because teams wanted to get rid of them. With Kidd teams were willing to give up a lot for him.

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[@nicolasrubiorodriguez2173]

We need another one of these due to the NEW AWARDS PLEASE!!!!

[@firstmanonthemoon2951]

Kobe was the best player of the 2000s you can’t change my mind

[@thsu8]

That's like saying Jordan was the best player of the 1990's and Lebron was the best player of the 2010's. Obvious statement.

[@benjaminan1183]

More like the most accomplished, the best player was Shaq.

[@thsu8]

@@benjaminan1183 That's interesting since Shaq admitted Kobe was better than him in 1) May 2001 books.google.com/books?id=EYdN-AOouJUC&pg=PA83&lpg=PA83&dq and 2) September 2016 theleadsportsmedia.com/shaq-says-kobe-greatest-player-since-jordan/

[@moelawadi9911]

Fax but Tim Duncan deserves an honourable mention

[@benjaminan1183]

@@thsu8 Shaq also said Ewing was a 100x better than him: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXPcY2CQaNmCo9U, that doesn't make it true.

[@iansanchez966]

Btw, the NBA is gonna do something like this now. They've announced the Conference Finals MVP award, and now we can consider the implications of that. Lebron probably would've had 10 of those if it existed earlier, Kobe would've had a bunch, Jordan too. A new layer to future player comparisons

[@MsTruebi]

Great idea for a series! Keep it going! Also: what a decade for power forwards!

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Been waiting for this video! Great content as always Jonny 💪🏽

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Your nba perspective is some of the best I've seen your scope and knowledge of the game is refreshing better than alot of youtube guys rehashing narratives no bias just appreciation for the game

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Definitely my fav basketball youtuber. Especially because you respect Chuck. Keep at it man!

[@kalani49]

I love this video, super interesting new series which I'm definitely looking forward too. I love how you compare other great players during the time, success can be measured on the opponents you go through.

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Love your content!!! Always different than any others, and your explanation and the information you provide is much appreciated Keep it up!!!

[@n4cuber464]

love the channel keep doing it

[@matthewkeys4503]

This is a great idea and I hope the NBA implements this in some kind of way ... also I’ve been subbed for a few months now and you’ve been steady putting out great videos!

[@TheBigKiwi]

In a way, it would be a great thing. It would highlight a player from each conference who was MVP worthy. But at the same time, having a conference MVP may devalue the whole idea of an MVP altogether. It’s an interesting concept. All I’ll say is Kobe was robbed more than once.. Great video as always my guy!

[@joshuachang5210]

Well since it’s more like playoffs MVP it’s definitely not downplaying the significance of MVP. It does make FMVP less important, but then an award based on only one series is kind of too overrated imo

[@jasonmoukala8909]

@@joshuachang5210 But that one playoff series is at the highest level

[@joshuachang5210]

@@jasonmoukala8909 Yet 7 games or less can mean lots of luck involved. If you really want the highest level of the highest level, why not come up with a game 7 MVP? But in real life we don't have that, and we all know why: it's too variable to judge an award based on one game (except for the all-star game since it's more entertainment-oriented)

[@jasonmoukala8909]

@@joshuachang5210 7 game mvp?

[@jasonmoukala8909]

Kobe was never robbed

[@TehAsy]

Great video Johnny! This is a terrific new idea for an award! What do you think of a series of videos where you rank the 5 best at their position not to win a championship? It would shine light on players many people have forgotten how dominant they were. Great video again!!

[@tokivanbeuller]

Need that part 2 with eastern Conference too please! these videos are dope. A ton of work to go through all of these stats and sometimes even watching the games themselves. truly awesome man

[@jonnyarnett]

Thanks man! I got about half of the script done, but never got around to finishing it. I'll take your comment to heart. I need to get that one day sooner rather than later.

[@ldtv8971]

@@jonnyarnett What happened also to the MVP and Finals MVP series. I'd love to see the 1960's for MVP's in particular.

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[@theodoranfilov5101]

Great series. Love your content man!

[@Mnmgodz45]

Another fantastic video man. Sorry I didn’t comment earlier on how great these are but man you did one hell of a job. Did your research 🧐

[@kashiloidp.fuentes5174]

Here after the NBA announced there would be an award like this starting this '22 playoffs. The Magic Johnson Award for the West and The Larry Bird Award for the East.

[@jermainemoore745]

Bro predicted the future

[@michaeldrakos7918]

Great idea man always love your vids!

[@northernlight1000]

Those suns vs. spurs playoff matches in the 2000s were INCREDIBLE!

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Love your work man keep it up ✌️

[@nareshmenon392]

Thank you for using my idea man... Great to know u read even though u modified and made it better

[@SCOclimbing]

Amare stat sheet on WCF holy smoke, insane and I had no clue

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I love the content!! Drop more videos!!

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Hey Gerat Videos I appreciate the consistent quality content. If you do a NBA redraft series next based on each decade or so. Really just giving your opinions on who the lottery picks should have been vs who was actually picked. Just a concept

[@bryanicete]

Now they added Eastern and Western Conference Trophy Award!

[@rafaelramirez9461]

Love the video boss, but I gotta give the 2002 west mvp to Kobe, simply because when shaq was matched up with an actual good defensive player and not taking advantage of a size mismatch, he got severely outplayed (2002 wcsf)

[@Nizzly]

I totally asked for this like a month ago. THANK you.

[@loganmurphy2916]

It would be a short series but maybe you could do a “what’s there potential really?” Mini series to go along with how good were they really. In this series you could go over what you believe is the potential for newer players like Jayson Tatum or Trae Young. Just something to think about. Keep up the great content G.O.A.T KZbinr!

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[@jamesbrick250]

Thanks for the list. You should do Part 2. 👏

[@jesustenes2]

I love your videos but I have a quick suggestion: when you read the stats skip the decimals. It takes longer for you to say it than for us to read it so it gets a bit tiresome, specially in videos like these where you comment tons of stats ! e.g. say "30 10 and 8 on 55% shooting" instead of "29.9 points, 10.4 rebounds and 8.2 assists on 54.7% shooting"

[@jonnyarnett]

Great suggestion, and yeah, I see your point. I'll try to do that a bit more. I'll probably have the decimals listed, but I'll just read it like "30, 10 and 8".

[@jer8279]

I disagree. I enjoy the decimals being said.

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Lol that's extremely nitpicky "its tiresome" really okay

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I am so excited for this shoutout to Johnny for creating original content

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bro predicted the future

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I need a part 2 to this

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Just subbed. More power bro!

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Love your channel

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Most underrated NBA youtuber

[@Sf75178]

Another great series you have started. Would love to see the other ones finished first. Keep up the good work

[@usuitakumi8673]

Awesome vid!!!! edit: Dirk got away with a W because of his clutch performance on a hostile environment against the spurs

[@tankianhui1549]

So NBA really watched your videos & said ok, we need conference finals MVP!

[@JoseRivas-wd4zd]

Great video 📹 👍

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I like this content!

[@aestheticalex1512]

Hey Jonny! You should do a series on the REAL defensive player of the year from each decade.

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[@MasterCombatant]

MJ is the NBA goat, but Johnny is the KZbin goat 🔥🔥

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No, Jonny is the NBA Goat

[@Ellivation]

Jonny really made this come to fruition!!!

[@rawsomeawesome8281]

Excited for the east vid

[@anestisvassou8112]

Please do lists with also 1980,1990 and 2010 with all conferences

[@darthjarjar1239]

Anyone watching this when their is a conference finals mvp (magic Johnson award and Larry bird award

[@bamidelepeter9448]

I really enjoyed all the 2000s video series

[@austinvier8461]

You should do this with every round. The video would be a banger

[@acgames1880]

I really like this and All Playoff Teams. Since some guys are different in the post szn like Rondo and Jamal Murray

[@KobeXKaioken]

That dragon ball AF opening ‼️💪🏾

[@ugohkris5446]

Can't wait for the East compilation

[@roscoedash6673]

I like this idea. How about also awarding Conference Player of the Year as regular season awards in addition to the MVP? Similar to how the NFL has Conference Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year awards. It would be a way to recognize 2 other great regular season performances besides just the MVP.

[@sabrijeemrullai4153]

Bro make if DPOYs were given to the best defensive players we need these series

[@TheBronke]

I like it. Amare was the beast and is my one of the favorite player. WC is strong but all candidates are almost the same just in different years.

[@theheadliner4403]

I waiting for your video about 1996 chicago bulls in goat team, please make it as soon as possible🙏🐐

[@jonnyarnett]

Its coming! You gotta save them for one of the last ones though, right?? haha.

[@theheadliner4403]

@@jonnyarnettyour video making in order or not? the last video is your though about the goat team? If it's true I think the video coming in middle of spring😂🤔

[@jonnyarnett]

Lol. I'm trying, man 😂 I overcommitted to too many different video series. haha. I do plan on giving the GOAT Team series more attention over the next couple of months though.

[@theheadliner4403]

@@jonnyarnett it's great my friend, I love your basketball mind and your explains about every video you make

[@iansanzari8431]

You could also do a video with this same idea but regular season

[@painmaster8165]

Isn't just that the mvp vids

[@iansanzari8431]

@@painmaster8165 but with both conferences

[@mr.galactico7544]

Will, you do a video segment "if NBA MVP's were given out to both conference?(before the playoffs.)"

[@cuiveirwin]

Im excited to see the 2010’s version of this video. I’m sure we’ll see a wide range of players winning the conference playoff MVP award.

[@Matt-pl5lz]

Only in the west, east will be LeBron every year

[@kbak1919]

still waiting on your east version of this!

[@Xjebin]

Number 8 shaq doesn’t exist, he can’t hurt you. Number 8 shaq: 5:06

[@williamc4329]

Jonny also realize that even in 2001, Shaq was gettin all of the opposing team double teams

[@CovfefeDotard]

Would be cool to see official award like this

[@drainovano2244]

I disagree with a lot of your opinions but i love it ❤️.I love to watch your videos its about quality and arguments.

[@drainovano2244]

Also i agree with this list but i should give the 2002 wcf mvp to Kobe

[@randyneves9701]

I wish KG was on a better team during his prime, he would have been so better and may have won a ring earlier on

[@GusRickards]

10th, love ur content my guy

[@erico8331]

yo jonny what music did uyou use during this vid?

[@palleas06]

I understand the arguments for Kobe in 2001, most importantly the important matches one. Probably would have gone for shaq for the rebounds and percentage though

[@allegory4256]

The NBA just Conference FMVP awards. Wow

[@GunmanYeoh]

Jonny please do MVP for full playoffs. Award only given to players in teams that reach the finals for the year. Thanks.

[@1RnSghT]

They should just change the finals mvp to the playoff mvp like the nhl. Dumb when people like iguodala has finals mvp

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Man I need this channel to get 1 mil asap

[@jonnyarnett]

I'll just be so happy to get to 100k! haha. Thanks for supporting my channel, bro. Means a ton.

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@@jonnyarnett you will get there keep working hard 💯💪

[@cyrillesu]

Video suggestion: If Conference MVPs were given in the regular season. For example, in 2010, Kobe is the West MVP while LeBron is the East MVP.

[@spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069]

Finally, KG getting some respect again!

[@gunveersinghdhir6186]

2010s East 2011- Lebron (he choked in finals but was great in playoffs 2012- Lebron 2013- Lebron 2014- Lebron 2015- Lebron 2016- Lebron 2017- Lebron 2018- Lebron 2019- Kawhi

[@nicki3883]

2020- jimmy butler

[@keres9580]

2020 West: Alex Caruso

[@jayson1013]

You could say wade was better in 11

[@gunveersinghdhir6186]

@@jayson1013 not in the regular season or the playoffs, only in the finals where Wade was fantastic and lebron choked

[@ZZ-ex8py]

@@jayson1013 if u include the finals maybe but just the east, lebron takes it

[@MrReese]

What do the numbers in brackets at 12:22 mean? I tried to find a pattern but I failed :D. Looking forward to the series for the East and other decades

[@kingdinodragonite3470]

He puts all the brackets on their last playoff mvp in the 2010s. For example: 2009 Kobe has brackets but 08 and 01 doesn’t, 07 Duncan has brackets but not 2003.

[@jayromeentertainment7136]

Hey Steph Curry was named the very first Magic Johnson Western conference MVP Award tonight!