Perspective: Nikola Jokic doesn’t care about being MVP. How refreshing.
Because Jokic will rarely defend his own honor, it’s his coach who will pack a cape. Nuggets Coach Michael Malone, a kid from Queens who doesn’t back down in this MVP playground fight, willingly serves as Jokic’s greatest champion in every NBA city. But he believes the debate has taken a left turn.“I think this year, compared to the last two years … has just taken a really ugly, nasty turn in the MVP conversation.
Malone continued: “This game, as Adam Silver told us at the all-star break, the game’s in a great spot. The league’s in a great spot. We have great players; celebrate them. Don’t criticize. Don’t tear them down. Build them all up, and whoever wins it, good for them. That’s one thing that’s been really disappointing this year with the whole MVP conversation and all the hot takes. It’s really just gotten ugly and nasty, and I really don’t care for it.
When I spoke to Iricanin, he offered scant details about the dinner: “There’s noting to report here.” I sensed Iricanin was trying to keep Jokic’s privacy, intentionally keeping it boring. Very much how Jokic would like it. But if boring allows the two-time MVP to keep feasting on NBA competition, then we should just sit back and enjoy the meal.
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