NBA MVPs struggle to win titles Jun 3, 2009
Call it "The Curse of Maurice Podoloff.". He is the Russian-born fellow who served as the NBA's first president - later commissioner - and for whom the MVP trophy is named. (AZCentral -- Sports)
LeBron wins first MVP award May 5, 2009
NBA commissioner David Stern usually presents the Maurice Podoloff Trophy in person. The Cavaliers open their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks in Cleveland tonight, which would allow Cavs fans to show their appreciation for James, who has stayed close to his Ohio roots. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Crowned: LeBron's stellar year nets first NBA MVP award May 5, 2009
At 24 years, 106 days, James is the youngest player to win the Maurice Podoloff Trophy since Moses Malone (24 years,16 days) in 1978-79. "I never thought it would happen this fast," said James, the first Cavalier to win the award. (USA Today -- Sports)
