In spite of this historic playoffs loss , Nowitzki was named the NBA 's regular - season Most Valuable Player .
In spite of this historic playoffs loss , Nowitzki was beat his friend and back - to - back NBA MVP Nash with more than 100 votes .
In spite of this historic playoffs loss , Nowitzki was named the NBA 's regular - season Most Valuable Player and beat his friend and back - to - back NBA MVP Nash with more than 100 votes .