Kobe Bryant of the LA Lakers
Lebron James
Kobe Bryant won the MVP award in the 2007-08 NBA season
the MVP award for 2008 was given to Kobe Bryant after he reached the 2008 NBA final.
5 MVP's total - NBA Finals MVP (2009), NBA Most Valuable Player (2008), & [3] NBA All-Star Game MVP (2002, 2007, 2009).
Lebron James
1 time NBA Regular Season MVP (2008)3 time NBA All Star Game MVP (2002, 2007 and 2009)
Daniel "Boobie" Gibson of the Cleveland Cavaliers won MVP for the 2008 NBA Rookie Challenge. The Rookie Challeng took place on Feburary 15, 2008 in New Oreleans.
The MVP (Most Valuable Player) is an award handed out during the NBA playoffs. Many people around the league (analysts, commentators, etc.) are allowed to vote for who they believe is the NBA MVP for the regular season. This is different from the NBA Finals' MVP. As of the 2008-2009 season, LeBron James is the last winner of the MVP trophy.
Kobe Bryant of the LA Lakers
The 2007-2008 MVP was already named- the winner being Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers was the NBA Finals MVP.
Considering that their are only 4 given out for the entire season (Rookie Challenge MVP, All-Star Game MVP, NBA MVP [for the season], and the NBA Finals MVP), the most prestigious would easily be the NBA MVP award.