I think it increases the value of that award compared to the others. Its an incentive for other superstar caliber players to chase that if they are not be in the MVP running or fringe All-NBA third team guys.

Kovalev and GGG dont bring in Big money for their opponents..Its why GGG’s only PPV did horrible numbers and he has a hard time getting big fights, and why Kovalev is forced to fight in Jean Pascals hometown instead of in the US where he usualy fights. Canelos and Cotto are the big money guys available. Now most guys…