Kevin Durant knows how it feels to be called the greatest player in the league. The Phoenix Suns star once held that honor as an MVP award winner. Now Durant is speaking on where the award currently sits in this day and age. In a recent episode of the Boardroom, Durant expressed concern about the prestigious award. This season, the MVP honor will be decided between former winners Giannis and Jokic, as well as a new frontrunner in, Joel Embiid.
In the discussion, Durant mentioned that the mystique of the award is gone. "It still matters ... [but] the mystique of being an MVP is not what it once was." The former MVP talked about how nothing is kept secret anymore. In any field or any sports league, everyone knows everything that is going on. However, just because the magic Durant once felt for the award is gone doesn't mean it isn't essential. Durant mentions that you still have to put in the work to be known as the best player in the game.
Kevin Durant Misses Magic Of MVP Award
Durant's statement on the MVP discussion being talked about too much, rings true. Because the final month of the regular season was exhausting as the media discussed their picks for the award. Every day seemed like a new take was catching headlines on the award. However, this is the world we live in now. Everyone can have an answer at the touch of their fingertips. So, not knowing the winner of the award immediately could start impatient fans continuing to look for the answer.
The MVP award winner will soon be announced. However, something tells me that the media and fans will already be discussing the favorites for next year's winner. We live in a fast-paced world that demands answers immediately. But sometimes, the wait is what makes the award announcement that much sweeter. That is one of the moments I believe Kevin Durant was speaking on when he mentioned the mystique of the award. So, do you agree with Durant's comments on the MVP award? Drop your thoughts in our comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.