LOS ANGELES (Map, News) - Lakers star Kobe Bryant received his MVP trophy from NBA commissioner David Stern in a brief ceremony before Los Angeles faced Utah in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.

"I'm at a loss for words, I don't know what to say," Bryant said as the Staples Center crowd of 18,997 roared its approval and chanted M-V-P. "I love you guys so much. We're going to play until June. Let's get this party started."

The 29-year-old Bryant was a runaway winner of his first MVP award, receiving 82 first-place votes and 1,100 points to far outdistance New Orleans' Chris Paul in the voting of 126 media members. The results were announced Tuesday

Following the presentation, Bryant's wife and two young daughters presented him with a bouquet of flowers at center court.

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2:20 AM MST on Thu., Jul. 12, 2007 re: "Kobe Bryant Apologizes to Lakers GM"

Lotessa-Marie24 said:
kobe you already raise your name among the other players keep up the good work,, and still decide for your best ..If you still want to be with the lakers, you must tell it as early as you can........Go kobe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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2:14 AM MST on Thu., Jul. 12, 2007 re: "Lakers Don't Appear Ready to Trade Kobe"

Lotessa-Marie24 said:
Kobe bryant, he's the best ,the moves, the talents, and all those things and achievements he has done, well in this case i support kobe if he decides to trade on the team that he likes to be trade with. Kobe is very different compare to michael jordan. But if kobe only realize that he have billions of fans watching every game the team will have he must think of a way on changing his bad publicity when it comes to trade matters. I think he has the right to choose whatever he wants to be. i hope the lakers mangement will let him do what he wants to do..that's all, KOBE BRYANT , a legend, and will become a history........

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4:12 AM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "Kobe Bryant Apologizes to Lakers GM"

mvp#23philippines said:
kobe don't give up you know your talent you are real legendary basketball player...

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4:07 AM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "Kobe Bryant Apologizes to Lakers GM"

mvp#23philippines said:
you know kobe what is your fault. to win a nba title you are not convern in your team and your teammate you are not michael ordan but you are kobe bryant the nba player most talented i want you become my inspiration not only me but other people who love basketball.ThAtS AlL...

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9:17 PM MST on Wed., Jun. 6, 2007 re: "Kobe Bryant Seeks Trade From L.A. Lakers"

Examiner Reader said:
Kobe is self-destructing. We keep asking about Kupchak, Shaq, Phil, Jerry, Jeannie and Jim Buss? Where is Rob Pelinka? I don't remember these bombshells happening under Arn Tellem's watch. Why is Kobe doing true confessions on radio stations? Yes, he is responsible for his own actions, but I don't think he's being advised well. Kobe doesn't like being hated, but he's dragging downward. I'm just asking the question, no accusation, but Kobe is being despondent on the airwaves and this should have been stopped before all this damage.

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11:12 AM MST on Tue., Jun. 5, 2007 re: "Lakers Owner Buss Speaks With Bryant"

truth be told said:
MJ's help was like superstars compaired to what Kobe has had these last few years. In the same regard kobe ought to want to work even harder to accomplish the mission of not having a super cast around him like mike did to get him another ring.

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12:16 PM MST on Fri., Jun. 1, 2007 re: "Lakers Owner Buss Speaks With Bryant"

Examiner Reader said:
kobe just needs the proper help and the lakers had better make sure he gets just that! even kobe needs help it he can't get it i suggests he leaves if he stands a chance of holding up another championship

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10:21 AM MST on Fri., Jun. 1, 2007 re: "Lakers Owner Buss Speaks With Bryant"

kobes #1 fan said:
kobe needs to calm down and start carrying his team just like MICHAEL JORDAN used to do! MJ did it with no stars why cant kobe?

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