No disrespect to the man himself. Only his worshipers in the media and the sports world.
Take a look at the stats below.
Let's be reality: these are not stats worthy of nine top 3 in MVP votes finishes. It's time to admit that likability affects how players' greatness is perceived and rated.
This goes for all defensive and all NBA first team selections too but we'll save that discussion for another moment.
Can we really bag on Nash's MVPs (or at least one of them) and then turn around and say these stats merit nine (!) top 3 MVP finishes? There are only four (!) seasons with 20+ ppg and zero (!) with 24+ ppg. Only four assist titles too. And those TOs aren't exactly CP3 level either. Where are the nine top 3 MVP seasons??
Don't say 'context' without actually providing a justifiable context please.
And don't say 'made the team better' without proving it was at a level worthy of MVP votes.
And don't mention Finals or championships because this is a regular season award.
Take a look at the stats below.
Let's be reality: these are not stats worthy of nine top 3 in MVP votes finishes. It's time to admit that likability affects how players' greatness is perceived and rated.
This goes for all defensive and all NBA first team selections too but we'll save that discussion for another moment.
Can we really bag on Nash's MVPs (or at least one of them) and then turn around and say these stats merit nine (!) top 3 MVP finishes? There are only four (!) seasons with 20+ ppg and zero (!) with 24+ ppg. Only four assist titles too. And those TOs aren't exactly CP3 level either. Where are the nine top 3 MVP seasons??
Don't say 'context' without actually providing a justifiable context please.
And don't say 'made the team better' without proving it was at a level worthy of MVP votes.
And don't mention Finals or championships because this is a regular season award.
