KOBE SHOWS JAZZ WHY HE'S THE MVP

Dominance? Check.

Unselfishness? Check.

Mental toughness? Inspired leadership? Passion that will not be denied? Check, check and check!

That's how you determine who the MVP is...and this season, there can be no question that Kobe is the MVP.

Just take a look at what he did in Game 2 of their series with the Jazz. He scored 34pts, gathered 8 rebounds, 6 assists, a steal and some really timely shots.

Jazz pulls to within two? Kobe hits 2 straight shots. Jazz collapse on driving Kobe? He kicks out to Fisher for an open three. Double teamed? Dishes out to Pau for the dunk.

After the game, he gives kudos to his teammates and leaves us with a vow to be even better in the upcoming games. And we believe him.

So let me be the first to say it: sorry, Lebron, but Kobe is the King.