Early MVP Candidate???

When the New York Knicks acquired Amare Stoudemire this past summer in free agency, everyone believed that it was a consolation prize for not landing LeBron James.  They weren't going to be good right away.  It would take a few years for them to make the playoffs.  Don't look now, New York Knicks basketball is relevant again. *Currently imagining Spike Lee doing the Dougie in happiness*  But seriously, who knew?  Amare has extended his 30+ points scoring streak Wednesday night against the Celtics in a losing cause.  Besides the scoring, he has matured into a great leader.  Early in his career, we couldn't say that.  He was straight out of high school.  A raw talent.  But now, he's a seasoned veteran who now understands his role.  We can't forget about the emergence of rookie Landry Fields, great point guard play of Raymond Felton, combined sharpshooting of Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari, who have chipped in for the early Knick success.  If I had to vote for the NBA MVP today, I would have to give it to Mr. Stoudemire.  Recap of the thrilling Knicks/Celtics game here at ESPN