martin wrote:Nalod wrote:Snubbed 2.0The Big Ragu I has played enough games but did not meet the 20 minute of play time per game to qualify for MIP award. He fell just a bit short. Weird rule but they exist for a reason.
My guess is those games were earlier in the season coming off the bench.
iHart will not be eligible either for the award either.
These are no subjective. The rules existed before the season. Not an anti knick bias.
Weird rule exists for first time and just needs to be adjusted.
Perhaps avg. minutes played or total should be the criteria?
I think the rule was more for purposes of preventing players from sitting and screwing fans, and such awards being benchmarks for contracts.
Seems silly as DDV missed the minute thing by such a small margin.
What is the argument against Maxey?
Does the award consider career or previous seasons vs. current? Statistical career avg. vs. current season?
I'd have to think DDV would be at or near the top. His assists and rebounding is down this year.
His PPG is up about 5pts per game, so is Maxey's.
Truth be told, Jalen should get high consideration and one might argue his improvement over Maxey's?
Both non allstar to that and All NBA. Who will get more MVP votes?