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Does NBL Fans MVP cheapen real MVP award?

Not that I'm suggesting we must follow the AFL, but they certainly don't have other awards competing with the Brownlow.

Not that I'm suggesting we must follow the AFL, but they certainly don't have other awards competing with the Brownlow.
Yes, ever media outlet and their dog has their own award, not the same thing. And they're certainly not announced on Brownlow night.
Personally, I don't put huge stock in these awards.
BUT, its the NBL who are trying to turn their MVP night into a prestigious event.
Then they cheapen it with this crap.

It's like comparing the Emmys to the "TV Week Logies."

It's bad enough that they have the award, but the method of voting is absurd.

I dislike the renaming of this thread. It's removed the sponsor name, and the fact that Dazz used it in the first place is an excellent example of the sponsorship working and exactly why the award is a good thing for all involved.

I don't think it cheapens it but the name of fans MVP is silly and 'Australia Post fans favourite player award' sounds much better to me.

I think your issue is with the term MVP and if it is then I somewhat agree

The NBL won't read this thread, they're too busy counting all the money Australia Post paid them to have the award.

Another big round as we complete the first half of the draw. Some teams looking good, some still in it, and others need to think about the next season.

Flames-Eagles @ MARS
Men: % separates these teams. Riley is having a stellar season and Coops is back for the Flames in his 3rd game. Should be a goodie and could go either way. Three pointers will decide and likely to be Flames at home.
Women: MOTR. Eagles have a bit more form and should squeeze a win away. Foul shots will decide the game.

Sabres-Rockets @ Pasadena
Men: Jacob will be dining out tonight. Rockets lack the umph to get the win. Sabres by around 15.
Women: Rockettes need to work hard against the Sabres, but Sabres might get out of 3rd gear if they have to.

Bearcats-Tigers @ Port
M: It'll be a long drive home for the TIgers, Bearcats too strong at home.
W: Tigeresses can pull off an upset win, but for that to happen Sam needs to get the flu, Nikita needs her car to breakdown, and Trudy needs to go to the wrong stadium. Unlikely.

Warriors-Mavs @ St Clair
M: Both looking for wins to stay in touch with the final 5. Warriors have had some close ones at home. Mavs a bit shaky away from home. If Warriors get the jump early, in with a chance.
W: The Tess Madgen show rolls into town. Warrior women (aka Amazons) carry the form into the game. Lady Mavs will hate me, but the Amazons are on a high and should be too strong at home.

Panthers-Lions @ Marion
M: A loss for the Lions means the last nail in their coffin. If Panthers can organise a hammer, they might be in with a chance to win the game, otherwise the Lions will rip them apart to keep their faint hopes alive. Can the Panthers organise a hammer?
W: Good game by Lions against Sturt and one of their last wins was against South. First time Charlie is against her old team. Last year she chalked up 106 turnovers, this year only 9. Season is over for Lions, but they might get an upset win - possible against South?