![I didn't expect this award [the 2008 MVP] would come to me. I'm surprised. I've played pretty well in other seasons. Our team hasn't been as good. Things just fell into place.](/assets/img/quote-photos/i-didnt-expect-this-award-the-2008-mvp-would-come-to-me-im-surprised-ive-p.jpg)
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