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NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 13: Isiah Thomas attends SiriusXM’s “Town Hall” With Clyde Drexler, Isiah Thomas, Dominique Wilkins and Stephen A. Smith at SiriusXM Studio on February 13, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
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NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 13: Isiah Thomas attends SiriusXM’s “Town Hall” With Clyde Drexler, Isiah Thomas, Dominique Wilkins and Stephen A. Smith at SiriusXM Studio on February 13, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
Isiah Thomas is an undisputed NBA legend. The Bad Boys Detroit Pistons will always be remembered as one of the most stoppable teams. He was a vital part of the team. One more thing that will always be remembered is Isiah’s enmity towards Michael Jordan.
The fans of both sides take the front seat whenever either of them appears in the media in any capacity. The same happened when Isiah Thomas made the case for Devin Booker in the race for the MVP this season. And given that Isiah makes the case on someone’s behalf, it is fair enough to consider the argument.
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Devin Booker has been brilliant for the Phoenix Suns. It will be fair to say that for the best record in the league of 60-14, Devin deserves a lot of credit for Suns’ success. Isiah thinks he has done enough to be in the MVP contention. However, as usual, not all the fans agree with him.
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Isiah Thomas makes massive MVP claim and creates a storm
Isiah shared a tweet from StatMuse which showed the stats from the league over the years with players having the average of 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5, assists with .800 record or better and how most of them had won the MVP in that season. Isaiah used the tweet to put emphasis on the fact, ‘that’s how it goes’.
That’s how I remember it going! https://t.co/a4pK0RP9oZ
— Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) March 25, 2022
The fans had mixed views and reactions just as usual on Twitter.
Yo IT chose violence today against the NBA https://t.co/pF5aQ0tTJV
— x – SmokeFrank®️ (@SmokeFrank600) March 25, 2022
IT you need to stop this.
Pushing an agenda with 2 weeks left in the season smh! 🤦🏽♂️
— Harden (@HardenFinalsMVP) March 25, 2022
Everytime you casuals say that crap, you prove just how much you watch documentaries instead of watching real basketball games. pic.twitter.com/vWpNhw6iX6
— 👑 Black Thanos 👑 (@DetroitBabalawo) March 25, 2022
Man, what's up with this last second push. Yall really trying to pushing this narrative hard man.
He wasn't mention early on. Now all of a sudden, because the Suns have the best record and Morant is out, and Curry is out he's 1st Team All NBA and a strong MVP candidate? Stop it— Nee (@NeeNeeSr15) March 25, 2022
— 👑 Black Thanos 👑 (@DetroitBabalawo) March 25, 2022
Why are you on booker. They made the game easy enough for guards / wings @DevinBook @KyrieIrving / @KDTrey5 / @TheTraeYoung /@StephenCurry30 with freedom of movement / no hand checking
Yet they let physical play in the post. @JoelEmbiid deserves it. Booker can win fmvp
— Martin Brian Ansah (@DaAnsahonSports) March 25, 2022
Booker has had an All NBA second team, maybe first, level season, but his team is simply just an amazing team as a whole. CP3, Ayton, the best supporting cast in the league, those guys don’t generally win MVP anymore.
— Braeden Steele (@BraedenSteele02) March 25, 2022
YESSIR 🏆
DBOOK pic.twitter.com/3w3uCSGcjm— Carlos Valle 🦁 (@KarlosValle_) March 25, 2022
Brother what is your problem
— Nino (@NinoI2x) March 25, 2022
— scott urich (@ScottUrich) March 25, 2022
There are only a few players who have had a similar impact this season. Despite Book’s impressive season, the MVP contention seems like a three horse race. Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo make the top three in the latest ranking in that very order and deservedly so. Nikola averages 26.2, 13.5, 7.9. Joel has an average of 29.8, 11.3, 4.3. Whereas Giannis averages 29.7, 11.6, 5.8. Devin Booker has averaged 26.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 63 games this season.
Also read: Kyrie Irving makes shocking Devin Booker MVP claims.
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Jan 20, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) controls the ball during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Although his numbers are impressive, he stands in the top 10 but is nowhere close to the top three. The season’s end is near and we will soon find out who will win the MVP. It will be an exciting end for both, crowning of the NBA champions and winner of the MVP.
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