- Lebron James won a staggering 4th MVP in five years after officially being announced as the 2012-2013 season's best player. The only first place vote that he did not receive went to NBA scoring leader Carmelo Anthony, who finished in third place. Kevin Durant finished second in the MVP vote for the second straight year.
- The Heat, who start their second round series against the Chicago Bulls tonight, do so with the knowledge that the only player to win the MVP in the past 5 seasons other than James plays for that team. Derrick Rose however, has stated that he's still not mentally recovered from his ACL injury that took place over a year ago in the playoffs and he is not thought to be returning.
- Even without Rose this season, the Bulls went 2-2 against the Heat, even winning one in Miami, where tonight's Game 1 will take place. Kirk Hinrich and Luol Deng both missed Saturday's game 7 win against New Jersey but the Bulls prevailed and could have each of those players back tonight. While nobody is expected to derail the Heat this season, the Bulls have proven that they have just as good a chance as anyone, with or without their former MVP.
Mayweather Dominates
- Floyd Mayweather destroyed Robert Guerrero on Saturday night, in his triumphant return to boxing from a stint in jail. The official scorers gave Mayweather a 117-111 victory, meaning that he won 9 rounds to Guerrero's 3, while the Associated Press said it was 119-109, meaning it was 11-1.
- Guerrero, who hadn't lost a match in 8 months, was thoroughly dominated by the faster Mayweather. Though the fight went the full 12 rounds, it looked to be over in the 8th. Mayweather opened a gash above Guerrero's left eye, and Guerrero actually hit the ground on one occasion. Mayweather actually hurt his right hand during that round, and was still able to win the fight.
- Mayweather reunited with his father and trainer, for their first fight together in over a decade. This was part of a 6-fight deal with showtime and Mayweather will fight again in September, a scant 4 months from now. Mayweather made $32 million for this fight, which gives more credence to his nickname "Money."
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