It’s hard to deny how downright toxic the discussion around the NBA’s MVP award has gotten over the last few weeks.
It’s been overridden by everything going on with Ja Morant, but the bad taste should remain. It’s gone through the predictable cycle of name-calling, bullying and most recently, accusations of racism from former players on daily discussion shows.
At the center of it sits the two-time MVP, Nikola Jokic. He’s aiming for a third straight win, which would put him in hallowed company.