The NBA MVP should be celebrated, even in debate. It’s devolved this season, taking the fun out of the race.
“Because the last seven times I said no. Just to change it up,” Jokic replied.
Jokic, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo are the three unofficial finalists for the award. Toxic is the word used describe MVP talk this season. The yelling, screaming, disagreeing and campaigning from media and teams, and sometimes at the expense of great players, are not good for the league. The MVP should be celebrated, even in debate. It’s devolved this season, taking the fun out of the race.Jokic was up against it from the start of the season.
Like LeBron James in seasons he didn’t win MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo might be considered the best basketball player in the world right now. Strong and with more command of his skills, Antetokounmpo averages 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists and shoots 55.3% from the field. The Bucks have the best record in the NBA and just about have the overall No. 1 seed secured.
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