Year after year, especially since 2012, the MVP race follows a tired formula: quarterbacks front and center, everyone else fading into the background. Since 1966, QBs have claimed 44 MVPs.

As the thrilling 2025 NBA playoffs continue, the league is prepared to award the 2024–25 MVP award, a tight race expected to come down to a close vote between last season's top two finishers.

Finals MVP should go to someone who isn't even a part of the series. Paul George should be praised by fans of the Pacers and ...