Quote by Lebron James

Obviously he deserved that Finals MVP award. He is a great talent and he is a huge reason why we are celebrating.

— Stephen Curry

I love Steph Curry, and I'm excited and proud of the fact that he was MVP of the league in 2014-15.

— Mark Jackson

The MVP award was very satisfying in terms of personal accomplishments, but the championship was the most important thing of all.

— Bob Cousy

When I think about my MVP season, I will also think about the loss to Golden State. But winning the award as Most Valuable…

— Dirk Nowitzki

Derrick Rose - he's had his opportunity. He's been an MVP in the league. His efficiency isn't what it used to be.

— Jalen Rose

To even be considered for an MVP award is fairly awesome for me.

— Jose Altuve

People know MVP but not many people know the man that became MVP and what I had to go through and overcome to get…

— Montel Vontavious Porter

I didn't expect this award [the 2008 MVP] would come to me. I'm surprised. I've played pretty well in other seasons. Our team hasn't…

— Kobe Bryant

I expected to be a pretty good NBA point guard and hopefully win a championship. But MVP and all this stuff? Not really.

— Stephen Curry

I don't give a damn about MVP.

— Gary Payton

I don't care about winning an MVP - the MVP doesn't mean you're the best player in the league.

— Kawhi Leonard

Wilt Chamberlain had a great deal to do with the success of the NBA. His dominance, power, demeanor and the rivalry with Bill Russell…

— Red Auerbach