Our eighth episode of Absolute Value with NBA Math features Marvin Barge (NBA superfan) talking with NBA Math Editor in Chief Adam Fromal about the ultra-competitive race for 2017&#8217;s NBA MVP award. Are there any legitimate candidates beyond Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James? How much does the season-long triple-double matter? Which factors are more important than others? Who should win?
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