Kobe Wins MVP After 12 Years

It took 12 seasons, but Kobe Bryant is finally named as the 2008 NBA MVP. Kobe was described as one of the players who redefined the meaning of basketball excellence and perfection. He entered the 2007-08 season as the league's two-time defending scoring champion, averaging 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.84 steals while playing all 82 games, despite tearing a ligament in his right pinkie.