Vote for 2015-2016 Celtics MVP

[Redz]

It was tough to leave some of the 3rd spot, but I went with:

IT 3
Crowder 2
Turner 1

Hemmed and hawed between Bradley and Turner in the last spot.  I think Avery might have done more overall, but Turner shored up the bench amazingly well.  Sully deserves a little love too.

[max215]

Isaiah: 3. We wouldn't have an offense without him.

Jae: 2. Our heart and soul, the backbone of the team, and arguably our best player.

Amir: 1. Amir's impact on our defense cannot be overstated. His presence in the middle has been essential to elevating our defense to an elite level. It's not even that he's that good, but rather that he's our only capable defensive big. Ultimately, Amir is just a short-term solution, but his performance is a taste of what might come when we have a long-term anchor holding down the d.

[Vox_Populi]

Isaiah - 3
Jae - 2
Sully - 1

[BDeCosta26]

IT has to be number one, because MVP means most valuable player, and without IT I think this team wouldn't be in the playoffs. We lack any kind of offensive consistency without him or Turner, and his ASG level contributions have put him over ET in my eyes. As IT goes, the Celtics go, and vice versa. We wouldn't be near where we are without him.

Two is Crowder. And he gives IT a run for his money at 1 because of his defensive impact, offensive improvement, and his leadership intangibles. One thing is clear from watching this team this season. Crowder is the leader. If anyone should be Captain next year, it's him. Because he is the driving force behind the likes of Turner, Olynyk, Sullinger, etc., becoming at least competent defenders. He's truly taken a full leap forward this year, and I expect him to be an integral part in the next Celtic contender.

Three is a toss up. I could make a case for Turner, he's been amazing this year. He was literally one stop away from being out of the league when he came here, and now he's looking at an 8 figure contract this off-season. If he stays in Boston and things break right, he could still well shed that bust label that's been haunting him since he was drafted. I could make a case for AB, because he's consistently underrated, and he's been a HUGE part of what we did this year. He's our most consistent 3PT shooter, our best PG defender, and All-NBA D-Team level player. He's come up huge in big moments, and has continued to improve his weaknesses to the point that he's crossing over and driving on dudes now. He's been big. Amir has been vital, as has Sullinger. Sully seized the moment early on and has been a staple of this team all year. Even Smart, KO and Jerebko have been really important. That's how it goes when the sum is greater than the parts.

If you put a gun to my head, it's..

1) Isaiah Thomas
2) Jae Crowder
3) Evan Turner
3A) Avery Bradley
4) Marcus Smart
5) Amir Johnson
5A) Jared Sullinger

[Jferrari401]

1. I believe the clear MVP of this team is Isaiah Thomas. He has taken huge steps forward this year and has become a true star despite people's resistance to admit it. His offensive creativity makes this team hum, and he has vastly improved as a playmaker. His positive attitude and swagger makes you feel like he truly enjoys being a Celtic and it is contagious. Although his defense is much maligned, and admittedly not his strong suit, it isn't as bad as advertised and, when compared to other stars like James Harden and Damien Lillard, put into context. IT is by far the teams most valuable player and gives us the best chance to win in the playoffs.

2. I'd say Jae Crowder falls in second and may be one of the most improved players in the entire league. Although Avery is an all NBA defender, it is Jae who sets the tone on that side of the ball and his hustle and leadership are essential to our success. His improvements both as a shooter and getting to the hoop have made him a threat on offense, and transformed him into a legitimate starter in this league. I think he has cooled off a bit from his torrid offensive streak earlier in the year, and claims of him as our best all around player were premature, but nevertheless Jae has been fantastic this season.

3. As everyone else has said, this last spot could go to many different people. This is a testament to how well rounded and deep our team is. In my opinion Evan Turner deserves this spot. He is solid in almost every aspect of the game, other than shooting the three, and his presence off the bench is huge for the Celtics. He is the only player besides IT who can consistantly create his own offense, and create for others. He has nights where he is the best player on the floor, and has been a force in the clutch since joining the team. It's these reasons that I think signing Turner this offseason should be a priority, albeit at the right price.

[Redz]

Jonas getting some last love! Guess I should have added Zeller too.

[Denis998]

3 votes for IT - hands down our best player.
The foundation of our team is focused on defense, and for that I voted Bradley, Crowder, and Smart.

[greece66]

MVP IT 

MIP Crowder
6POY ET
DPOY Crowder
ROY  Rozier   

     

                             

[alldaboston]

I think Evan deserves more love

[LatterDayCelticsfan]

For me its Crowder, IT, and Evan Turner just barely ahead of Bradley.

[Who]

3 Crowder
2 Bradley
1 I.Thomas

[Celtics4ever]

 I vote for IT but Crowder is our  heart and soul.  Numbers do not lie, they can be misinterpreted but they themselves are facts.

Shout out to CBS being vital to getting to where we are at too, and Ainge.

[CFAN38]

Has to be Crowder. Take him out of the picture and this entire teams dynamic changes.

[BornReady]

i chose IT then crowder
but you could go either way

3rd spot was tough cause you can make the case for any of the players
i chose sully
as most would overlook him for bradley and turner
but i think he's rebounding was crucial for us to get where we are
And he's had some big games this season

[Celtics18]

I gave three votes for Isaiah.