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Thunder Rookie Sparks Debate Among Fans After Claiming That The MVP Should Be The Player That ‘Makes The Most Players Valuable’

Nico Martinez
Mar 27, 2022
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What makes an NBA MVP? Every single year, this question becomes the catalyst for debates around the community, as the criteria for actually winning the award seemingly change all the time.

On Twitter, the conversation took new life when OKC Thunder rookie Josh Giddey shared his take on the definition of the “most valuable player.”

the most valuable player is the player that makes the most players valuable

— josh giddey (@joshgiddey) March 26, 2022

According to Giddey, the MVP is the one who makes his teammates better when he’s on the court.

In the comments, various opinions came to the surface from fans who agreed and disagreed with the definition.

https://twitter.com/AMA122345/status/1507833039849725959

I'll take the unstoppable scorers that don't rely on creating looks for others>>>

— Donnie (@Donnie_esp) March 26, 2022

https://twitter.com/WashDCWiz/status/1507835475205279755

pic.twitter.com/WOQhlotcth

— Royce Young (@royceyoung) March 26, 2022

pic.twitter.com/9GLXaIDbHV

— DannyDimes4MVP (@Dimes4MVP) March 26, 2022

The most valuable player is the player that makes his team valuable. The player that is the difference between his team being a lottery team vs championship contender.

— DistriCt Darrell (@KeyMontana_) March 27, 2022

AKA who brings the most value out of his team, aka makes his team valuable. Jokic and Denver Nuggets, the absolute definition of an MVP and it’s clear as day.

— Steven Bind (@bindfl300) March 26, 2022

https://twitter.com/Flight23Whites/status/1507848935179755524

pic.twitter.com/aNdFPs3Ubz

— MO$T INFAMOU$ ΔΞUCE (@CoachCousin) March 27, 2022

It’s a solid thought process from Giddey, but it may not help narrow down the candidates this season.

So far, there are three frontrunners for the MVP: Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokouonmpo.

In Philadelphia, Joel Embiid finally has a co-star that he can share the load with. For most of the season, though, he was able to hold down the fort all on his own. Despite the drama happening behind the scenes, he carried the Sixers to a respectable place in the East by stepping up in the big moments and working to maximize the play of the guys around him.

Jokic, meanwhile, has done something similar with the Nuggets. Without Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., Denver is 6th in the West thanks to the Joker. As one of the most versatile offensive bigs in the NBA, his ability to set up his teammates and score in a multitude of ways has been essential to Denver’s success.

Finally, there’s Giannis Antetokounmpo. While his game is somewhat limited, the sheer dominance he has on the court helps make things easier for the rest of his crew. Plus, what he does on the defensive end ensures the Bucks always stay competitive.

With just a few more weeks until the end of the regular season, time is running out for each player to make his case. No doubt, all eyes will be on them as things draw to a close.

And, as always, the conversation and criteria for the MVP award itself will be a topic of heavy discussion and debate.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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