New Orleans star said he would rather win another Olympics gold medal than his first NBA MVP in an. Davis won a gold medal with 2012 U.S. Men's National Team, joining the squad after an injury sidelined. Davis did not play much for the ‘12 team, but is currently trying to make the roster for the, where he is expected to play a much larger role. Asked by SLAM to choose between an MVP at the end of next season or his second gold medal, Davis.

• MORE NBA: “I'd say gold medal. Only because it comes every four years, and you’re not knowing if you’re going to play again,” Davis said. “You can get a chance to win the MVP every year, and I experienced it the first time, and it was, nothing like it.”. Best known for his all-out approach on every play, Cowens was a stalwart for the Celtics in the ‘70s, winning titles in ‘74 and ‘76 and MVP honors in ‘73, on the back of a 20.5 point, 16.2 rebound campaign. Also a strong passer, Cowens retired averaging 3.8 assists per game to go with 17.6 points and 13.6 boards.

An eight-time All-Star, Cowens is one of only four players (including Scottie Pippen, LeBron James and Kevin Garnett) to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals for an entire season. ‘The Glove’ earned his nickname thanks to a reputation as the NBA’s toughest defensive point guard, bolstered by nine straight All-Defensive first team selections from 1994-2002. Payton, a nine-time All-Star, was no slouch on the offensive end, either, with a well-rounded game and the ability to create for others and get buckets when needed. One of the iconic players in the history of the Sonics, Payton would hit a huge shot as a member of the Heat in Game 5 of 2006 Finals to help Miami seize the title, his lone championship.

Basketball player Charles Barkley. Saw him secure 11 appearances in the prestigious All-Star Game. Olympic medals. Anthony Davis said he would rather win one more Olympics gold medal than an NBA MVP. Davis won a gold medal with 2012 U.S. He played in one All-Star game.

—Runner-up: Manu Ginobili. The Admiral was an incredible talent whose individual greatness occasionally gets lost because of the team-first nature of the Spurs’ dynasty and Tim Duncan’s sustained quality. Robinson was part of the Spurs’ first two championships (1999 and 2003), teaming with Tim Duncan to lay the groundwork for what was to come. But a young Robinson could carry a team, make no mistake about it: he averaged 29.8 points and 10.7 rebounds in 1994 and averaged 21.1 points for his career. — Runners-up: Steve Mix, Ralph Sampson, Zach Randolph. Overshadowed by star teammates but statistically impressive, Wilkes was a key player in the Lakers’ incredible run of success.

He won Rookie of the Year as part of Golden State’s title team in 176, captured three titles with the “Showtime” Lakers and averaged 17.7 points and 6.2 rebounds for his career. There may not be a better metaphor for his career than this: he scored 37 points and 10 rebounds in 1980’s Game 6 to clinch the Finals, which happened to be the same game Magic famously started for Kareem at center and finished with 42 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists. Kapono was the second-to-last pick of the 2003 NBA draft and had a relatively nice nine-year career as a role player known for his shooting ability. He led the league in three-point percentage with a 51.4% clip in 2006-07 as a member of the Heat, the year following Miami’s title win. Atomic Bomberman Pc Iso Extractor. He also outshot Dirk Nowitzki and Gilbert Arenas to win the shootout at All-Star weekend that year and would successfully defend that title in ‘08. Kapono holds the distinction of blocking the first shot in Bobcats history as a member of Charlotte’s expansion roster.