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Originally Posted by Tooeasy
well, considering he got absolutely NO national exposure at all other than a few games on espn/abc and some mention of him on espn, they have to get his game out there somehow. since the everyday media is simply enamored with the big name cities and all the attention that they get, i dont really see anything wrong with people wanting to flaunt cp's perormance since everyday viewers didnt get to see any of his outstanding games. it must be nice to live in lakerland and get over 1/5 of your games nationally televised :/
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While I understand your point, I don't think the MVP vote should be persuaded, and influenced like that. All this is going to do is cause a slippery slope of which city can make their "candidate" the appear the best, and making the MVP an even more laughing stock than it is.
The NBA needs to restore the criteria it once used for the MVP, and not allow it to become commercial, and political like. Its ridiculous. All it matters is whether or not Chris Paul's game is good enough for MVP consideration. This year it has been, but is all the extra PR crap necessary? Do schools, rallys, organized events, and sick children really need to send love letters to the NBA explaining why him being MVP would make their lives better?