>In recent years is strange to me. Less crazy but getting
>there in NFL maybe cuz usually a more clearcut favorite.
>
>But feels very media driven. People watching sports just as
>much for the thrills they get from off court dram and media
>reaction.
>
>Any thoughts? Was anyone THIS concerned about mvp 10 years
>ago? 20? In 1990?

There's always been a lot of talk when a 2-time MVP was going for his 3rd whether it was:

Barkley beating out MJ in 93

KG beating out Duncan in 04

Dirk beating Nash in 07

Rose over Bron in 11

KD over Bron in 14

Russ over Steph in 17

Jokic over Giannis in 21