Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant recently stirred conversation with a rare comment on the NBA MVP race, suggesting that the league might be delaying the announcement to see the outcome of the ongoing playoff series.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant recently stirred conversation with a rare comment on the NBA MVP race, suggesting that the league might be delaying the announcement to see the outcome of the ongoing playoff series.

Responding to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland’s query, “Anybody else wondered why they haven’t announced MVP yet?”, Morant replied, “they got to see who win the series first” .

 

Morant’s comment refers to the tightly contested Western Conference semifinals between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder, featuring MVP frontrunners Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The series is tied 3-3, with Game 7 looming, intensifying speculation about the MVP decision.

 

While Morant’s theory adds intrigue, it’s important to note that the NBA MVP is a regular-season award, and the voting concludes before the playoffs begin. Therefore, the outcome of the Nuggets-Thunder series should not influence the MVP selection.

 

Morant’s engagement in the MVP discussion comes amid a challenging period for him and the Grizzlies. The team was swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Thunder, with Morant sidelined due to injury in the final game. Additionally, trade rumors have swirled around the star guard, adding uncertainty to his future with the franchise .

 

Despite these challenges, Morant’s commentary on the MVP race highlights his continued presence in NBA conversations and his interest in league developments, even as he navigates personal